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She brushed my hair out of my face and cupped my cheek and said that one day I would discover something infinitely more precious than this breathtaking flower. And when that day came, only then would I start to understand just how much she loved me, because seeing me admire and appreciate her beloved constellation lily brought her more joy and contentment than the flower itself ever did.”
Older beings can be like that, distrustful or resistant to change.
“Hang in there, dragoness. You know dawn is coming even when the night is at its darkest. It will all be over before you know it.”
“Spark the flames you need to see by, dragoness,” Nixy says evenly.
They’re either in the king’s office or library, judging by the desk and the wall of bookshelves behind it. I’m surprised by the variety of volumes that are on display. Physical books are rare these days. Most everything is digital, but Kathal Noctis must be a collector, because his shelves are teeming with all kinds of tomes from what I can see.
I’m sure that bright idea will bite no one in the ass, especially not me.
“Can you gossiping biddies sip your tea elsewhere? I’m trying to sleep,” I grumble and then burrow deeper into my nest of blankets.
I still think dancing with strangers is a form of torture I could live without,
MY LIFE IS GOING TO shit in every possible way, and tonight is only going to make it worse. But, hey, at least I look good.
The gown is a stunning work of art, and I’m not even mad that it doesn’t appear to have any lasers.
“Spark the flames. Ignite the infernos. Ash the embers.”
“Better yet, where is Aeson?” “Your guess is as good as mine,” I answer flippantly as I resume the circuit I was making around the room. “He has a tendency to run off, but if you see him, feel free to strongly encourage him to stay the fuck away from me.”
“I take it things are going well?” “Dandy,” I deadpan.
“Tell me you’re mine, Claws, and we’ll leave right now and go somewhere I can show you, at length, exactly how a bond is completed.”
His hand moves from my mouth and wraps possessively around my throat. “I believe I was clear what would happen if you kept running from me,” he growls in my ear.
Hot damn
Every dragon deserves to fill their life with treasures that they’ll cherish, revere, and protect. This flower was the most breathtaking thing I’d ever laid eyes on, until I saw you. It feels fitting that you should have it now. A great treasure for the greatest treasure of all.
Chastain nudges my shoulder with his and wags his eyebrows at me. Coming from him, the gesture could mean anything from I want to discuss my latest conquest to I have to shit, so I simply stare at the cheeky Channeler and wait for him to tell me what he wants.
Tove throws her hands up in exasperation and grumbles something to Farrow about acting like they want to be beaten with their own severed arms.
“In my experience, it’s never a good idea to get your hopes up; life proves to be less disappointing that way.”
“Because you’re not supposed to. It’s classified,” he repeats, and I fight the urge to chuck a dagger at him.
“Are you one of those guys that will become pure marshmallow fluff when it’s just the two of us, but the minute anyone else is around, you’re an asshole?”
“I see where you get it then. Always ten annoying steps ahead of everyone at every turn,” I observe and pull off the rest of my suit so I can slip my shorts on. Aeson groans. “Why are you never wearing underwear?” he demands, and I laugh.
