by Bianca Cole
A shudder pulses through me as I dig my fingertips into his hard biceps. His body presses into mine, commanding me. He towers over me and is a wall of pure muscle. I want him with every fiber of my being.
Someone clearing their throat behind us has us both jumping apart. “Your majesty. What are you doing?” the man asks.
Aiden’s eyes flash with pure rage. “Are you questioning your king?” he growls.
The shifter at the top of the stairs pales and shakes his head. “No, I’m your royal advisor, and I’m advising you to stop what you are doing right now if you care about your future as king.”
Aiden’s muscles strain, and his eyes burn even more brightly with rage. “Lance, I’m the king, and I will do whatever the hell I want. If you want to challenge me, then challenge me.” He marches toward him, looming over the guy.
Lance shakes his head. “You know that’s not what I meant. She’s a witch.” He glances at me.
Aiden snaps and grabs his arms, forcing Lance’s attention back on him. “She’s my mate. Do you understand?”
Lance is so pale he looks like a ghost. “Your mate?” he repeats.
“Yes, my fucking mate. Do you still want to challenge me?” he growls.
I walk up the steps and set a hand on his arm. “Aiden, calm down.”
He snaps around, making me jump, but the moment our eyes meet, the rage dissipates.
Lance glances at me and gives me a small nod of thanks. “I’m sorry for interrupting you, sir, please forgive me.” He bows low and then backs away.
Aiden doesn’t even look his way; let alone say anything in reply. His eyes focus on me, and it makes me tremble. The intensity of his gaze sends my mind reeling. All I can think about is ripping his shirt off and worshipping his chiseled body.
What the hell is wrong with me
This is ridiculous, as we’ve only just met. I don’t know this man at all. The look in his eyes tells me I should run away. He’s dangerous, aggressive, and a fucking dragon shifter. Witches and dragons don’t mix—not in that way.
Once we’re alone again, he steps forward and circles my waist with his arm. “Come with me. I want to show you something,” he breathes.
I swallow hard, before nodding. The last thing I should be doing is agreeing to go anywhere with Aiden. I’ve just witnessed the rage he harbors inside. Dragons are renowned for being angry creatures.
He entwines his hand with mine and leads me down the steps and to the left of the castle.
We walk in uneasy silence. “Where are we going?” I ask.
He smiles. “Do you want to go for a ride, love?”
I raise a brow, dirty thoughts rising to the surface of my mind. “What kind of ride?”
“One you’ll never forget.” He nods over to a gate. “Go stand over there.”
I’m hesitant, but I do as he says.
My heart starts to hammer as he begins to unbutton his shirt—heat pulses through my body. A shudder races through me. I want to see him naked, but I’m not sure why he is stripping right here. “W-What are you doing?” I ask.
He smiles. “Don’t worry. It’s not what you think.” He chucks his shirt down on the floor, before moving his fingers to his belt.
My mouth goes dry as I let my eyes roam every dip and ridge of his muscular chest and abdomen. I can feel the desire pooling inside of me. An insatiable hunger to walk toward him and worship his body.
Despite him insisting this isn’t what I think, I want it to be. He throws his belt down before chucking his pants on top of the pile. His cock is hard and bulging against the fabric of his boxer briefs, making me so wet. I take a step toward him without thinking.
He grits his teeth and holds his hand up. “No, love, stay there.”
My knees shake as he hooks his finger into the waistband of his boxer briefs. An involuntary whimper escapes my mouth as the desire builds inside of me.
Aiden smirks, before pulling them down.
I gasp as his huge, thick cock bobs out of his pants. My body turns to molten lava, and it takes all my willpower to stay where I am. I lick my lips, feeling my mouth water at the idea of tasting him.
He groans softly. “I’m going to shift and take you for a ride,” he says, snapping me out of my daze. “Climb on my back once I’ve shifted.”
His words sober me, snapping me out of the lust-filled daze I’d fallen into. I keep my eyes off the considerable package between his thighs and nod. Unsure how I feel about climbing onto a dragon’s back.
He roars softly as red scales start to burst over every inch of his skin.
My heart pounds at a hundred miles an hour as his form begins to grow and change. It’s mind-blowing the way his body morphs into a vast, beautiful dragon. Once he is standing in his dragon form, his eyes meet mine. The same eyes I saw him look at me with when he held me close.
He cocks his head as a sign to get on.
I swallow hard and step toward him. Once I reach him, I run my hand across the smooth red scales.
He makes a low rumbling noise when my hands touch him. Aiden kneels lower, with one wing spread to allow me to climb onto his back. I hesitate for a moment, but deep down, I know it’s safe.
I climb onto his back, straddling his neck.
I panic the moment he stands, realizing I’ve got nothing to hold on to. My heart is pounding hard and fast against my rib cage.
Without warning, he launches into the sky with his sturdy legs and begins to lift higher until we’re above the valley where his castle sits.
I don’t look down. Heights aren’t exactly a strong point for me. Instead, I keep my eyes forward as he plunges over the mountains. I grip onto his neck as best I can, holding on for my life.
The stars and moon twinkle brightly overhead, lighting our path. My heart skips a beat as I notice the sparkling surface of Lake Tahoe. It’s beautiful under the glowing light of the moon. My fear begins to ease as I stare out over the expanse of water.
Aiden dips down suddenly, skating across the surface of the water with expert precision. It’s exhilarating—the feeling of flying so freely, being one with nature. I feel a small amount of envy that Aiden can shift and fly wherever and whenever he wants. It must feel amazing to have that ability.
He pulls up into the air and flies around a bend in the mountain, heading into a small bay with a beach. Suddenly he lets fire rip from his mouth, lighting the water. The heat is immense. I’m not sure what he’s doing, but the water bubbles as he keeps setting flames over it.
After a few minutes of him burning the water with the fire, he heads for the beach and lands. He sets his wing down again, and I climb off, feeling my heels sink into the sand.
I quickly take them off and set them to the side. When I turn back around, Aiden is standing behind me in his human form. The moon emphasizes every curve and dip of his muscles. I can’t help my eyes wander down his body to his huge erection still hard and jutting out from between his thighs.
“Like what you see, love?” he asks, snapping my eyes back up to his.
I swallow hard and force my eyes to the lake, staring over the sparkling surface of it. “It’s beautiful out here. Why did you breathe fire over the water?” I ask.
He approaches me and stands by my side. “So we could go for a swim.” He smirks. “It will be nice and warm now.”
I raise a brow. “I don’t have a swimsuit.”
He shrugs. “Neither do I. Strip,” he orders.
The way he says it makes my body heat. It’s insane the effects this man has on me. I turn around and glance over my shoulder. “I’ll need help.”
His eyes flash with desire as his hand moves to unzip my dress from the back. I feel his skin tease against the nape of my neck as he brushes my hair out of the way.
Aiden slowly undoes the zip, letting my dress fall to my hips.
I move to pull it down, but he stops me, doing it himself.
A deep groan escapes his lips, making my heart rate pick up. I spin aro
und and stare at him. His lips quirk up into a smirk as his eyes drag down my half-naked body. “Stunning,” he murmurs.
Heat flushes my cheeks and spreads through my body.
“Now the underwear,” he orders.
I swallow hard and shake my head. “I’ll wear them in.”
He raises a brow. “What will you wear after our swim then?” Aiden asks, setting his hands on my bare waist.
It feels like his touch shocks me. I’m too weak to resist him. Instead, I launch myself into his arms and kiss him hard, feeling right again once my lips are on his.
His tongue swipes through my mouth desperately, sending need pulsing between my thighs.
I dig my fingertips into his hair, wanting to claw him closer.
He flicks open the clasp on my bra at my back and swipes it away from me, stepping back to get a look.
I feel suddenly self-conscious and cover my breasts with my hands.
“Don’t cover yourself,” he growls.
I slowly peel my hands away and free my breasts.
His eyes darken and dilate more. The elongated pupils are getting thicker. “Panties off, now,” he says, stepping closer to me again.
I hook my fingers into them, knowing I can’t deny him anything, not now.
His eyes track my movements as I pull them down, exposing myself to him. He comes at me like a man possessed, pulling me into his body. Our mouths meet in a desperate and frantic kiss as his hands search every inch of me.
I gasp as he lifts me into his arms, carrying me toward the water. “Are you sure it’s going to be warm?” I ask, eyeing the sparkling liquid he’s about to plunge us in.
“Positive, trust me, love.” He walks into the water and sets me down.
My eyes widen at how warm the water is. It’s probably the same temperature as a bath. “Wow, that’s a pretty cool trick you’ve got.”
He smiles the most beautiful smile I’ve ever seen. “Yeah, it only lasts so long, though.”
Our eyes stay locked on each other as he starts to move forward. It’s an oddly freeing feeling, skinny dipping in such a secluded place under the stars, particularly with him.
He grabs my hand and pulls me against him.
I moan as his hard cock settles against my tummy. “What are you doing?”
“Claiming what is mine,” he murmurs, kissing my neck.
I moan as he moves his hands down my hips to cup my ass. I should leave, but I can’t resist his touch.
“I don’t understand,” I say, despite leaning into his hard, muscular body. My mind and mouth are protesting pathetically, but my body is in this one-hundred percent.
“Don’t fight your instincts, Ilsa.” His hand trails between my thighs, making me pant for breath. It feels like I’m so hot I’m going to explode at any moment. “I know you want this as much as I do.”
He trails hot, passionate kisses down the center of my chest.
I lace my fingers in his thick, brown hair as his lips clamp around my nipples, making them even harder than they already are. My pussy is dripping wet as he moves his hands down to cup me there.
“So wet,” he murmurs.
I gasp as his thick finger dips inside of me, making my heart rate double in speed. I’m doing this with a dragon, which is so wrong. Nothing has ever felt so right in my life, though. We’re natural enemies, and yet all I feel for this man is desire.
I dig my fingertips into his hard biceps, trying to steady myself as he kisses my neck and shoulders. My body shakes as he sinks his teeth softly into my skin, sending a thrilling sting through my nerves.
He moves his finger in and out of me slowly, teasingly, before pulling out and rubbing my clit.
My head falls back as his fingers work me into a frenzy. “Aiden,” I gasp his name as he moves, he bends down to suck on my tender, hard nipples.
I can’t believe we’re doing this out in the open. We may be in the middle of nowhere, but this is dragon shifter territory. They can fly anywhere. The only reprieve is that most of them are at the castle right now.
I moan as he tightens his grip on my hips, making me needier.
He slips another thick finger inside of me, pumping them in and out at increased tempo. Aiden seems to know how to hit the exact right spot deep inside of me.
I arch my back as he pushes me higher and higher, his cock throbbing between us. My hand circles his thick shaft, and I tug, feeling the need inside of me grow more intense.
He growls a deep sound as I continue to pump my hand up and down his shaft, finding my fingers barely wrap around him.
The thought of having him inside of me makes me wild. I’m not usually so reckless with someone I barely know, and yet, I can’t even reason with myself right now.
Aiden pushes me backward toward a rock in the water and perches me on it, spreading my legs. I heat as his gaze darkens, staring at my pussy.
He moves forward and sets his lips on my inner thigh, sending a shiver right up my spine.
I lace my wet fingers into his hair as his mouth moves closer to my center.
His hot breath teases the sensitive, wet folds. Aiden teases me, letting his breath fall on my aching clit. The need to feel his mouth on me increasing every second that ticks past.
“Please, Aiden,” I gasp.
He smirks at me. “Begging already, love?” he asks, eyes sparkling in the dim light of the moon and stars.
“Yes.” I nod my head. “Please, I need to feel you.”
His eyes dilate even more as he fists his cock in his hand and presses his tongue against my aching clit.
I jolt at the sudden contact of his tongue as he starts to lick me. His tongue flicks between my clit and my folds expertly, sending me higher and higher. I lace my fingers in his hair, trying to get more from him.
He brings his fingers back to my pussy and thrusts them inside, still licking me. It’s intense and all-consuming as he pushes me toward the edge of no return. The sight of the powerful, dragon king kneeling before me and licking me, while stroking his cock is the single most arousing thing I’ve seen in my life.
He pulls away briefly. “Fuck you taste like honey,” he growls, before licking me more.
My vision starts to blur as Aiden doesn’t give me a moments reprieve, pushing me toward breaking point as he curls his fingers inside of me.
I cry out, feeling my orgasm break at that moment. It’s intense and overwhelming. Every muscle in my body tenses, and my pussy clamps down around his fingers. “Fuck, Aiden,” I moan.
Aiden keeps licking my clit, before removing his fingers and lapping up every drop of my juice. He licks his fingers once he’s done, holding my gaze.
I watch as he stands. His chiseled chest and abs sparkling as the moonlight hits the rivulets of water running off him. My mouth waters as his cock becomes visible, but by the look on his face, he has no intention of letting me taste him.
He grabs me off the rock and kisses me slow and deep. “It’s late. We should head back to the castle.”
“What time is it?” I ask, glancing around for some sort of indication.
He shrugs. “It’s the early hours of the morning. The birds are already singing.”
I pause and listen, realizing he is right. “Yes, we best get back,” I say, knowing that if I stay here with him any longer, I’ll do something I regret.
This already went too far between us tonight. There’s an unspoken tension between us. We both know that witches and dragons don’t fit.
He lifts me and carries me back to shore, making my heart speed up.
I want to tell him I can walk myself, but then, for once in my life, I feel cared for in a way I never thought I’d find. Allowing someone else to look after me is a luxury I wish to indulge in for a moment.
Aiden sets me down on the sandy bank of the bay and watches me intently. “Getting dressed is optional.” He raises a brow. “I can fly you straight back to my room.”
There’s a promise in his tone, and it sets my b
elly on fire.
I shake my head. “I’ll dress and head back to town. I can’t stay.”
Disappointment flares in his eyes as he watches me grab my clothes and throw them on. I turn around and glance at him. “Can you zip me up?” I ask.
He nods and steps forward, jaw clenched tightly. “Of course.” His fingers brush my skin before he zips up the dress slowly.
I turn around once it’s fastened.
“Ready?” he asks.
I nod and watch in awe as he shifts into his magnificent red dragon form. It’s a beautiful sight to behold. I climb onto his back and keep my legs tight around him as he launches into the air.
This time feels more exhilarating, knowing what to expect. Aiden’s massive wings beat the air as he speeds us back over the mountains and toward the castle. Within a couple of minutes, he touches down where we’d taken off in the castle gardens. His clothes remain in a pile on the floor.
He steps toward me, ignoring the clothes.
I gasp as he pulls me into him and kisses me hard. His body melds with mine. When he pulls back, we’re both breathless. “Stay with me tonight,” he murmurs into my ear softly.
My urges to be with him make me want to agree, but this is ridiculous. If I stay on this path, I’ll get burned—literally.
7
Aiden
My heart aches as I watch her drive away. I know it’s not goodbye, as she’s given me her number, but my dragon wants to claim her now. It was fucking hard to let her leave.
She’s distrusting of our kind in general. It’s understandable since her family vanished after her brother met with my father. I wish I knew why—I wish I had the answers she is seeking, but I don’t.
My position might make it easier for me to discover the truth. I’ll do anything to win her over.
Who would have thought I’d be destined to mate to a witch?
It’s uncommon for two siblings to mate to other species, particularly royal siblings. Perhaps Elaine and I have finally found common ground. We’re both mated to species we’re not supposed to be.
I turn around and walk up the steps of my castle, thankful to see that most of the guest’s vehicles are gone.