She didn’t seem like a bad person, but Aysling no longer trusted anyone in this place. However, she had no other option.“Thank you so much,” she said again and began walking with the woman supporting her. “Wait a moment!”She stepped back and picked up the small pouch with a few coins.To her mate, this was the value of her devotion and love—just a few coins.She had traveled so far to find him, leaving her home and family behind in this hostile, unfamiliar world, only for him to humiliate her like this.But she would remember.She knew they would meet again. She would search for him to the ends of the earth, and Azura would regret this moment.She continued walking, staggering, her body and soul aching, until she reached Lady Petra’s house.*****Meanwhile, deep in a distant forest, Azura arrived at the spot where he was supposed to meet his younger brother.He could have gotten there faster in his Dragon form, but he rarely transformed.His size and presence were far too conspicuou
“Thank you.” Aysling took the cup of hot tea handed to her by Mrs. Petra.They had walked a long, unsteady trek to a small wooden cottage where this elderly woman lived.“Since we met, all you’ve said is ‘thank you.’ I told you, you don’t have to be so formal.” She sighed, sitting down at the worn wooden table beside Aysling.She poured herself a cup from the same teapot and began drinking her infusion, watching as the young woman finally drank hers with a bit more confidence.She didn’t blame her for being distrustful; it was wise, and the girl seemed intelligent. So beautiful, though, that she only invited misfortune in this savage place.“My name is Aysling,” she finally said, taking small sips with trembling hands.“Well, everyone calls me Mrs. Petra, so you can call me the same.” The older woman suddenly stood and went into another room, returning shortly.“Here, I suggest you apply this ointment. It’s natural, made by me. It’ll help you heal and, most importantly, get rid of tha
Aysling had a hard road ahead to reclaim her place as the rightful mate, but for now, she was simply heading back to the inn. To her relief, the kind Mrs. Petra had genuinely helped her without deceit.“Aysling! Where have you been? The innkeeper told me you didn’t return after you left for work yesterday!” Charlie exclaimed as she nearly bumped into him upon entering the room.“I… had something to take care of,” she replied, too embarrassed to look him in the eye.Charlie gave her a once-over. Her clothes were tidier, but there were concerning signs, like the bandage around her neck and her overall disheveled appearance.He sniffed the air. There was a strong herbal scent clinging to her, but underneath it was something oddly familiar about her natural scent.“Charlie, please, just drop it. Don’t ask me any more questions. When you left to handle your business, I didn’t ask you anything either,” Aysling said, trying to deflect his curiosity.“I want to leave this place. I need to get
Aysling was stunned.Charlie had told her they would use a special talisman to get to his house because teleporting directly inside wasn’t possible. She soon understood why.They were inside a palace!“Char… Charlie, what does this mean?” She clung tightly to the sleeve of the boy’s old shirt, thinking they’d ended up in the wrong place and would have to run for their lives.“Aysling, you’re squeezing my arm too hard,” he said seriously, prompting her to let go, though still not entirely convinced.“Welcome to the Emperor’s palace. These are my chambers—I’m a prince here. Come on, let’s go inside.”And just like that, he started walking as if he hadn’t just dropped a bombshell.Aysling was convinced that something had come loose in the boy’s head, but before she could say anything—“Ahhh, Your Highness! I thought I would die of worry! How could you run off like that without telling anyone?”A well-dressed woman, followed by several maids, suddenly appeared from one of the side doors.
Meanwhile, in another part of the palace..."Is that so?" Lea motioned to the woman massaging her shoulders, and the maid stopped immediately.Lea walked out of the pool filled with warm, delicately perfumed water, her naked body soon covered with a sheer robe. Her long red hair fell wet against her sensual hips."Yes, Your Highness. It was difficult to confirm the information, but apparently, His Majesty wanted to secretly bring a new concubine named Aysling—a girl from a brothel."The housekeeper of her castle, a slender and regal woman, lowered her head respectfully as she delivered the news.Anything concerning the Emperor had to be known by Lea, especially if it involved another woman."And you're saying that now, by coincidence, Prince Charlie has shown up with a woman of that name?" Lea lay down on a divan covered in plush cushions, half-naked, letting her hair be dried.Her piercing blue eyes analyzed every detail."Yes, Your Highness. One of the maids we have as a spy told me
Azura was furious and irritated.Any slight provocation unleashed his wrath and bad temper, which was already far from stable.Ever since he found out that the little female had slipped out of his control, no one had been safe from his intimidating aura.He stared at the dance floor, bored and desperate to leave.If he hadn’t gone out of the palace to search for her as he wanted, it was because of the real problems at the borders with the Water Dragon Kingdom.It wasn’t as easy for the Emperor to escape his duties as it was for Prince Charlie.Speaking of which, he hadn’t seen his brother since his return either.“Your Majesty, won’t you join me at my party?” a sultry voice suddenly interrupted him, making him turn to face the exotic red-haired woman.“You’ve been so serious since you arrived. You haven’t visited my chambers in a long time,” Lea added flirtatiously in a low voice, her words nearly drowned out by the background music.“I’ve been busy,” he replied coldly, as always.The
“Azura…” Lea dared to speak his name.“I’ve accompanied you long enough. I have important court matters to attend to,” he interrupted, standing abruptly and immediately throwing everyone back into tension.Lea watched his back as he walked away, her inner dragon roaring with murderous intent.Only a fool wouldn’t notice how much Azura was favoring that maid—and right in front of her!She knew he didn’t love her.No matter how powerful the damned spell her mother had cast on Azura as a child, she wasn’t his true mate. And though no one had figured it out yet, she had always feared the day his true mate would appear and jeopardize her plans.It couldn’t be that little woman—it simply couldn’t!*****BAM!Azura slammed the door to the room in anger but then took a deep breath.For the first time, he decided not to be a complete bastard.He walked forward with measured steps, brushing aside the white tulle curtains that separated him from the enormous canopy bed in his private quarters.A
"Then I just have to go kill your lover" responded the animal's menacing voice without hesitation.She was his female, HIS, not any other male's, not even the other pup from his same mother.He made a move to get up and challenge Charlie's dragon, freeing her small hands, but Aysling realized she had gone too far, that she had involved the prince in her outburst.Oh no, Charlie would be in danger!She made a desperate move, the only thing that came to her mind: she lifted her head, grabbed Azura's neck with both hands, pulled him close, and crushed her wet lips against those of her enraged Dragon.Like a volcano on the verge of erupting that is suddenly calmed, the wild Dragon, who made everyone in the kingdom tremble with fear, was tamed by a passionate kiss.The sweet mouth of the female clung to his, and her small body was entirely dominated beneath his, as it should be.Azura went mad with passion, slipping his tongue into hers, tangling it with hers, their lips colliding hungrily