All Chapters of The Dragon's bond : Chapter 1
- Chapter 10
10 chapters
Chapter 1
Elara knelt on the cold hard ground with a bucket of soapy water next to her, scrubbing vigorously at a stubborn wine coloured stain someone had left on the marble. But that stain was nothing compared to the sounds that emanated from behind those onyx doors that led to the king's private chambers. Loud feminine cries merged with low masculine groans.She focused intently on her task, willing her mind to go blank, a skill she had perfected over the past year in the obsidian palace, the art of being invisible. A very handy skill when you served under creatures whose mere gaze could reduce you to ashes.She was new and unnoticed and she was thankful for that. In a court filled with scaled draconians and voluptuous dryads a simple and dull human woman such as herself would always be overlooked.She was a small woman with silver blonde hair tied into a severe knot at the back of her head. Her features were delicate, soft plump lips, large violet blue doe eyes and pale skin. The drab greyi
Chapter 2
I'm so stupid.Her brain stopped working for a moment. She should have left immediately, apologized and bolted away. But she couldn't take her eyes off him.His back faced her, water dripping down bronze skin over muscles that looked like they were carved out of stone. Wet hair fell past deliciously broad shoulders tapering to a narrow waist. Scales, black scales with red edges were littered across his shoulders, and down his spine disappearing into the water. He was beautiful, dangerously so.He ran his hands through his hair, the movement making every muscle in his back flex and shift.She could neither breathe nor think. Move. Don't let him see you.He turned slightly, reaching for something at the edge of the pool. She caught a glimpse of his profile, a sharp jaw dark with stubble and the sensual curve of his lips, his golden eyes half closed, relaxed.Then his head tilted slightly. Oh gods, he knows I'm here."I can hear your heartbeat." he said without looking back. His voice
Chapter 3
Before he could respond a sharp knock echoed from the outer chamber followed by a male voice.Noticing his distraction she pushed herself away from him with all her might. She immediately stumbled back through the water putting distance between them."Your Majesty! The council meeting begins in Ten minutes"He released a frustrated growl that sounded more dragon than human."Luck seems to be on your side little mouse, but make no mistake, this is far from over."He emerged from the pool with grace, completely unbothered about his nakedness or his evident arousal."There's a dressing chamber through that door." He said, wrapping a towel around his waist. "Get changed and wait in my chambers till I return.""I need to return to my duties.." "Your duty is to me now." His voice cut through her protest. "You are my personal attendant, you will wait in my chambers and you will not speak a word of today's occurrence to anyone, understood?"It wasn't a question, it was a command."And Elara,
Chapter 4
Draeven's POV___________________________Draeven stormed through the corridor towards his chambers, each footstep echoing loudly against the marble.Council members scattered from his path like frightened mice, very smart of them. The air around him radiated heat as smoke curled from his nostrils with each controlled breath he took.Three hours. Three long torturous god-damned hours of listening to Lord Ronan drone on about trade disputes and Lord Theron argue about military positions and all he could think about was her.The way she'd felt pressed against him in the water, soft and trembling, perfect.The way her innocent violet eyes had gone impossibly large with shock and fascination when she'd glimpsed his cock.The way her tiny hands had set him on fire from the inside out when she'd touched him. He'd been half hard through the entire meeting as his mind replayed the moment her palm made contact with his chest. That jolt of electricity, raw and primal shooting straight through
Chapter 5
Draeven's POV____________________________*Flashback* 4 months agoHe found her in the gardens.He hadn't meant to, he'd been walking the place grounds, restless and irritable, when he'd suddenly heard humming, melodic and hauntingly beautiful.He traced it to the herb garden located at the east wall."And there she was."Kneeling among the plants, gathering stems into a basket. Her silver hair caught the afternoon sun, seeming to glow. She was humming something wordless and lovely, completely unaware of her surroundings.And the plants…When you looked closely it seemed they were leaning toward her, bending in her direction as if they were drawn to her very presence.That was not normal. Plants didn't do that.Draeven stayed hidden behind a marble pillar, watching. A minute passed, then ten, then twenty.What the hell am I even doing.She was just a girl doing her job. There was absolutely nothing remarkable about gathering herbs.But the way she moved, graceful, even as she perform
Chapter 6
Elara's eyes snapped wide open as she felt someone violently shaking her awake. Serena's face swam into focus above her., pale and frightened."Elara. Wake up. Now."The urgency in her voice cut through Elara's fog of sleep forcing her to sit up quickly."What's wrong?" She whispered back, glancing around the dormitory. The other servants were still asleep, their breaths soft and steady in the darkness."Everything." Serena quickly grabbed her arm, hauling her out of bed and into the corridor.She thrusted a piece of parchment at Elara with shaking hands."This arrived last night, from him."Elara's stomach dropped as she recognized it. Black wax stamped with a dragon in flight, the Royal Seal. With hesitation, she opened it.Each word written felt like a nail in the coffin.Permanently assigned to my personal service.Attend to me each morning at dawn.Moved to the chamber adjacent to my own.The parchment slipped from her fingers, fluttering to the ground."No," she whispered. "This
Chapter 7
"I came so hard I nearly blacked out, and I was still hard after all that, still aching. Because apparently, my hand isn't what I need. Do you understand me, little mouse?" Her voice completely failed her. She had absolutely nothing to say to this shameless man. "You've bewitched me somehow." His nose traced along her neck. "And I don't appreciate being made to feel like a desperate teenage boy who can't control his own dick." "Your defiance yesterday has consequences," Dread and something hot coiled in her stomach. "Please,.." "You have a choice." I can assign guards to you, permanent ones. They'll follow you everywhere, the kitchens, washrooms, even when you sleep. You'll be locked in your chamber every night. No freedom until you learn obedience." Her eyes went wide with horror. "Or," his voice dropped lower, rougher, "you accept your punishment now. Here. Ten minutes where you let me prove exactly what you've been fleeing from. "Ten minutes, for thirty days where y
Chapter 8
The sharp knock had shattered everything, once again saving her."Your Majesty, the council awaits your presence."His hand stilled between her thighs, not withdrawing immediately. His breathing harsh against her neck and his entire body shivering with barely controlled need."For fucks sake," he snarled toward the door. "Not now."But they both knew he had no choice.He pulled away leaving her gasping and disoriented on the table. As he adjusted himself and run his hands through his disheveled hair she noticed his fingernails had darkened to black talons. He was losing control of his form. She heard whispers that it usually happened when they felt emotions too intensely."Attendants will be here in two hours to help you move your belongings to the chamber next to mine. Don't think of running again because it won't end with me just touching you. And Elara..."He looked at her, hunger still evident in his gaze."What happened just now was just the beginning, tonight we finish this." H
Chapter 9
She’d barely swallowed two bites when another knock came at the door, this one sharp, aggressive. Not the quiet tap of a servant. “Come in.” Elara hesitantly called.The door swung open with force as a woman swept into the room as if she owned it.Elara recognized her immediately. How could she not.Lyria. The draconian dancer she’d seen leaving Draeven’s chambers just yesterday morning looking thoroughly satisfied and smug.She was even more striking up close. Tall, voluptuous with copper-colored scales dusting her temples, forearms and the curves of her breasts visible above her low-cut silk gown. Her amber eyes, with vertical slits like a dragon, fixed on Elara with pure venom.“So,” Lyria said, her voice dripping with contempt as she slammed the door shut. “You’re the filthy little slave everyone’s whispering about.”Elara stood quickly, instinctively backing away from the hostility radiating from the woman.“I don’t want any trouble…”“Trouble?” Lyria laughed, a cruel, cutting s
Chapter 10
Elara carefully examined the midnight blue dress laid out on her bed, trying to decide if she could bear to wear something so revealing. Her actions were halted by a loud knock. “Come in.” she called out expecting it to be another servant. The door opened to reveal a stern-faced woman in formal palace attire. Behind her stood two younger attendants carrying what looked like jewelry boxes. “Miss Vane. I’m Mistress Viremont, head of the royal household.” She said in a brisk, professional tone. “His majesty has sent me to prepare you.” “Prepare me?” Elara’s stomach dropped. “For what? I can do…” “For dinner, of course. In the great hall. You have an hour.” The room tilted. “T..the great hall? But I thought…I assumed…” “His Majesty dines publicly on the first day of every week. As his personal attendant, you’re expected to attend be present.” Mistress Viremont moved into the room, gesturing for the other women to follow. “Now we haven’t much time. Your hair needs to be styled, and