"Of course you don't," she says softly.
Something in my chest aches. It takes me a moment to realize this is what they would call heartache.
"Explain?"
"How do I explain it to you? You lead me on, you tease me, but you could never deliver could you? You couldn't actually open up that black mass you call a heart and let someone in!"
I frown watching her. As she speaks I hear the passion in her words, I feel them. Her voice cracks at the end.
"I ... cared about you."
"I know."
I shake my head. "Why?"
"She was going to kill you. I changed the spell. It wasn't supposed to be a trap, it should have killed you. I used what you taught me to save you."
I nod contemplating her words. She's speaking the truth, that's easy to tell, but the truth is what she believes it is.
"Well enough," I say at last. "You'll not be welcome back for a while."
"I know."
"But I want you to stay with me. Here," I say moving closer to her.
I reach out my hand and touch her face. A tingle runs up my fingers and my heart starts to beat faster. Interesting.
THE END
Dear Reader,
Thank you. I hope you've enjoyed this story! This has been a near and dear to my heart project that I conceived of years ago. Over the years it's percolated and changed until it came out as the story you see before you. It's a bit of a retelling, a bit re-imagining, and a bit of just pure creation.
My hope and desire is that for a short time you let yourself be whisked away to a world where dragon-shifters are real and where love can stand the test of time that spans over centuries. It's one of my favorite thoughts that a love can be so strong as it doesn't matter how many lifetimes, it doesn't matter how long in any way, that two souls are fated to be together by their Creator and they will always find each other.
I've found my soul-mate in this lifetime and am incredibly blessed to have done so. May you find love and happiness too.
Thank you again for taking this journey with me. If you liked it, please leave a review or drop me an email! I love hearing from my fans in any form.
If you hated it, please tell me what you hated. I appreciate the feedback.
What would you like to see next? Is there a favorite character you want to see more of? Is there another type of shifter or paranormal creature you like? Your feedback is really important as I continue to develop the world around these people.
You might also enjoy my Predator & Prey series where you will find some minor crossover and world development from a different point of view.
Sincerely,
James D Horton
Did you enjoy Loving Two Dragons Part 4? Then you should try Prey (Predator & Prey Part 1) A Vampire Urban Fantasy.
Will she survive the night?
Lily works the night shift at a radio station, taking calls from forlorn and damaged souls who can't sleep. She knows their pain and they find solace in her comforting words. The city is ruthless; nameless creatures roam the streets and prey on the lost and innocent.
As she leaves work one night at the crest of dawn, Lily comes face-to-face with depravity. She is a survivor at heart, but she is unfairly outnumbered and surrenders to her fate. From the shadows an ally emerges, the mysterious and alluring, Wolf. After coming to Lily's aid, he takes her to shelter.
The immediate danger has passed, but the incident is far from over. Wolf tells Lily she is not prey, and sets off into the night with her by his side to set a wrong right. What she sees when entering the dark heart of the city will change her existence forever. Has Wolf taken on a force too big? Will Lily survive the night?
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Loving Two Dragons (The Awakening Cycle Part 4)
Copyright © 2015 by James D Horton
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James D Horton's books combine paranormal romance, urban fantasy, and horror with humor and gut-wrenching reality. His approach to writing is no frills, fast paced excitement that creates an emotional impact. They are designed to get your heart racing and engage your mind and soul.
He is a self-proclaimed romantic, believes in true love that spans the ages, and lives with his soul-mate. The love his life. Every day is a gift because of her. She loves his romantic nature.
He is a self-proclaimed original comic book geek and loves superhero movies, his favorite TV shows are The Walking Dead and Game of Thrones.
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