“Careful,” he growled. Casey blushed in embarrassment. He nodded. “We are in my primary nest, in a part of the world completely unknown to humans, but we are somewhat close to Hawaii.” Casey looked at the dragon in disbelief.
Finally, he managed to snap out of his trance. With glowing eyes, he looked around the extravagant home. It resembled the inside of a castle, but it still felt quite cozy. As he walked inside, the heat started to build around him, making him feel uncomfortable. Without a second thought, he started to peel off his clothing until he was in nothing more than boxers. The dragon looked on in delight from a nearby sofa.
Chapter 6
After Casey’s first day in the nest, he didn’t want to leave. The heat wasn’t something he was used to, but at the same time, he couldn’t think about leaving. The nest was incredibly cozy and the ocean was amazing. He felt like he was in some sort of tropical paradise.
And as time went on, spending time with Andries became less awkward. Casey was no longer as threatened by the dragon. In fact, he was actually starting to feel quite at ease with him. Casey was becoming very comfortable here. He rarely thought about his old home.
One night, however, Casey went to sleep in the guest bedroom. This room was decorated in lush, red velvets and golds. It was a beautiful room and he loved sleeping there, especially as the sounds of the waves crashing on the shore outside lulled him to sleep. But tonight was different.
As he drifted off, he fell into a fitful slumber that brought back unwanted memories. He remembered his childhood. He had lost his family in a blazing fire, and these flames threatened to burn him now as he whimpered in his sleep, suffering through his nightmare. He tried to save his family, but he was paralyzed. He couldn’t move and was forced to watch as he heard his family’s screams resound through his skull, overwhelming him with a guilt he couldn’t quite bear.
As he watched his little sister, a sweet girl of five, perish in the flames, he woke up with a gasp, breathing hard. A strong hand gently pressed against his bare chest, pushing him back onto the bed. “Shh. It’s alright,” a husky voice whispered in his ear before strong arms wrapped around him, pulling him close.
Casey resigned himself to the embrace, laying his head down on Andries’ chest. The dragon looked at him, a hint of compassion in his dark eyes. Casey looked back, his breath catching in his throat. It was the first time he had ever really admired the dragon close up since the first time they had met.
As the dragon held him, he could see the black specs in his eyes, his fair skin, and his kissable jawline. Casey bit his lip as he looked up at the man, who held him like a lover.
“Um…Andries?” Casey whispered softly, looking up with red cheeks, obviously embarrassed.
“Hmm?” The dragon raised an eyebrow.
“Um…well…are you by any chance…attracted to men?” Casey’s cheeks turned a bright shade of red, matching his hair. The dragon chuckled and leaned down, kissing Casey on the lips in answer.
Casey’s eyes grew in surprise as he felt the dragon’s hot lips press against his. Soon enough, however, they closed as he felt a warmth running through his body. He wrapped his arms around the dragon, slowly letting his suppressed feelings come to the surface.
He felt himself melt against the dragon’s eager lips as he returned the kiss. The dragon grinned slightly as he felt the omega reacting to his affection. Still holding on to Casey, he flipped them over so he was lying on top of him. He grinned down at Casey and whispered gruffly, “I’ve wanted you for a while, little omega.”
Casey blushed deeply, not quite understanding what he meant by “omega,” but understanding everything else just fine. As his eyes moved over the dragon’s body, he felt a stirring in his pants he couldn’t deny. He groaned slightly as he felt the dragon’s hand rub him through his boxers.
Casey couldn’t hold back anymore. He leaned forward, wrapping his arms around the dragon’s neck, bringing him down, pressing their bodies together as he pressed their lips together, kissing him hard and passionately.
The dragon groaned into the kiss as he used his sharp nails to slice through the thin material of Casey’s boxers. Casey shivered, feeling a slight breeze roll into the room and tease him gently. He looked up at the dragon with pleading eyes. The dragon smiled knowingly before flipping him onto all fours.
Casey bit his lip, waiting for the dragon’s next move. Soon enough he felt something cold press against his eager hole. He closed his eyes and steadied his breath as he felt one of Andries’ fingers slither into his opening. A soft moan emerged from his lips as he arched his back and clutched at the sheets. The dragon hooked his finger slightly, driving the omega into a state of bliss.
The dragon continued to play with the omega’s hole, slowly preparing it. Eventually, he had two fingers sliding around, slowly, teasing him until Casey was begging for it. Andries moved over to Casey’s head, showing off his well-endowed member. Casey’s eyes grew in surprise when he saw it, biting his lip in anticipation. He shivered as he watched the dragon disappear behind him, knowing what was to come.
Placing his hands on Casey’s hips, Andries plunged himself inside. Casey howled in pleasure as his back arched, taking in every inch. He closed his eyes as Andries closed his, enjoying the feeling of Casey’s tightness around him.
After a moment the dragon’s fingers dug into Casey’s hips, pulling him even closer until he was balls deep. He reached around and fondled Casey’s eager dick, gently teasing the tip, rolling it around between his fingers. Casey grunted as he bucked his hips slightly, wanting more, before grinding himself against the dragon.
Andries quickly started to pound into him. His dick rammed in and out of Casey, making his whole body rock back and forth. Casey clutched the sheets. Andries continued to pump in and out of him until he felt Casey’s hole tighten around him even more. He reached forward, taking Casey’s balls into his hands, giving them a gentle squeeze. Casey was suddenly taken over the edge, shooting his load onto the bed.
Andriesgrunted, about to pull out when Casey whimpered, tightening even more. “No…don’t…” He looked back, pleading with the dragon, his pale blue eyes looking up with earnest lust. The dragon howled before climaxing inside of him.
He then collapsed onto the bed, still inside of Casey. Breathing hard, he pulled Casey into a possessive embrace before closing his eyes. Casey smiled before nuzzling into the dragon, falling into a blissful slumber.
Chapter 7
From that point onward their relationship became increasingly intimate. They became clear lovers, and Casey found himself enjoying his time with Andries more and more. His old life became a distant memory.
However, as time went on he noticed himself gaining weight. Soon that weight turned into a round stomach, and he started to worry there was something wrong with him. He didn’t know what to do, and started to wear baggier clothes, hoping to hide it from Andries. Soon, however, when his stomach was too round to ignore, he searched out Andries, hoping he would have answers.
He found Andries in their bedroom, taking a nap. He walked slowly to the bed before crawling beside the man. He looked at him, feeling a fire build in his stomach. His heart quicken as he shivered. Gently, he reached out and gently caressed the man’s cheek. “Andries…”
The dragon’s eyes shot open as he looked up at Casey. He smiled slightly and propped himself up on his elbow. “Hmm?” he raised an eyebrow in question.
“There’s something…I need to talk to you about…” Casey whispered as he looked down. Andries raised his eyebrow again, waiting for him to continue. “I’ve been gaining weight in a strange way…” he admitted, a hint of shame painted on his face as he slowly pulled up his shirt. Andries’ eyes widened in surprise. Leaning down, he sniffed Casey’s stomach.
“I don’t believe it…” he whispered in shocked.
“What…what is it!?” Casey asked in a panic.
“You’re pregnant,” Andries blurted out.
“What�
��?” Casey gasped before quickly getting out of the bed. “You’re insane!” Andries just shook his head as he stared at the man’s bloated stomach.
“I didn’t think it was possible…” he whispered to himself. He looked up, seeing the distraught omega, and sighed before standing up. He placed his hands on Casey’s shoulders wrapping his arms around him and encasing him in a comforting hug. “Shh…calm down,” he cooed in Casey’s ear, trying to keep him calm. He finally managed to coax Casey into a nearby chair. “Let me try and explain.”
Andries took a moment to settle his thoughts as he ran his fingers through his dark hair. “Alpha dragons mate with omega dragons. I am an alpha. However, I was never able to find a female mate. I always assumed that my lineage was bound to die with my death. I never thought a male omega, like you, could bear my children.”
Casey looked at him in disbelief. He blinked at Andries for a moment before saying, “So…I’m pregnant with your child? How is that possible?” he asked numbly, his hands falling onto his stomach, wondering if there was really a life hiding inside of him.
“I am not completely positive, but I am assuming it is similar to a male-on-female pregnancy. I must have impregnated you when I climaxed inside of you.” Casey blushed slightly at his words. He didn’t know if he should be happy or angry. His hands gently caressed his stomach.
“What…what do we do now?” he asked, fear lacing in his words. He didn’t know what to do with a baby dragon.
Andries smiled before walking over and kissing the omega’s forehead. “We have the baby and raise it together.” He looked down at the omega with burning eyes, awaiting a response.
Casey blushed crimson before standing up and hugging the powerful man. Eventually, he nodded his head. He couldn’t believe this was happening, but if the baby was Andries’, he wanted to have it. Andries swelled with pride and encased the smaller man in his arms.
“Andries?” Casey whispered, looking up at him.
“Hmm?”
“If I am an omega dragon, why don’t I have wings like you?”
Andries chuckled. “I can fix that.” Casey looked at him quizzically. Andries had a knowing grin on his face as he grabbed the man’s hand in his. He pulled him to the balcony.
Casey smiled as he felt the sea breeze hit his face, cooling his burning blush. Andries slowly took off his necklace before unclasping it. Biting his lip, he slid the rings off of the chain until they landed in the palm of his hand.
He closed his hand around them for a moment before closing his own eyes. Casey looked at him curiously, wondering what was going on. Soon he opened his fist. The rings had started to glow slightly. “These are my mating rings. Every alpha male is born with them on his tail. One is for himself and one is for his mate. When he places the ring on his mate’s finger it will never come off.” He said these words while staring at Casey, his gaze intense.
Casey could feel his heart quicken in his chest as he realized the implications of the man’s words. He watched as Andries picked up the aquamarine ring and held it steadily in one hand. With the other, he gently held Casey’s left hand. With an effortless precision, he slid the ring onto Casey’s delicate finger. Casey watched with a mesmerized stare.
Andries’ hands fell away, resting by his side as he looked at the omega. Casey took a moment before reaching down, gently touching the ring on his finger. It was cold to the touch, bringing a soothing sensation to his body. Holding his breath, he tried to pull off the ring, but it wouldn’t budge. “It’s stuck,” he said simply, looking up at the dragon for confirmation.
Andries reached forward and gave the ring a good tug, but it stayed glued to Casey’s finger. His face exploded in a bright smile as he picked up the omega and hugged him tightly. “I knew it!” It was the first burst of excitement Casey had seen in the man.
Casey spotted the ruby ring still in the man’s hand and blushed as he spoke. “May I?” Andries looked down and blushed slightly before nodding. Casey smiled, taking the ring and placing it on the man’s finger. The two rings lit up powerfully, causing Casey to close his eyes.
He suddenly felt a strange sensation grow in his back. Casey moaned softly as wings started to emerge from his back. It was a strange feeling at first, but he quickly began to enjoy it as a rush of adrenaline sped through his system, making him feel energized and alive.
All of a sudden his wings expanded to their full length. He gasped when he saw their sky blue color.
“An ice dragon…how interesting,” Andries mused.
Chapter 8
After their mock engagement, it was just a waiting game. Andries took great care of the pregnant omega, making sure he was comfortable at all times and bending to all of his cravings, no matter how obscure.
Casey was now reading a book by the fire. It was weird to think that he now enjoyed the heat. He liked how it reminded him of Andries. He cuddled against his blanket as he felt the soft kick of the baby dragon moving around inside of him. Placing his book down, he reached down and ran his hands over his bloated stomach, trying to picture what the baby would look like.
As he did, he suddenly gasped, feeling a sharp pain radiating through his body. He arched his back and closed his eyes, feeling a wetness forming underneath him. With a weak voice, he called out, “Andries!”
As the alpha rushed into the room, Casey started to lose consciousness. The room around him was becoming blurry and distant. He felt Andries’ strong arms pick him up and carry him to the bedroom. “Shh…it’s alright.”
Casey heard the words and smiled slightly as he looked up at his lover. His eyes closed as his eyelids became heavy and he fell into a deep slumber.
A few hours later, Casey woke up hearing the sound of soft singing. He looked around confused, trying to find the source of the sound. His eyes finally rested on his lover, who was slowly bobbing something up and down in his arms. Casey smiled to himself as he watched him.
As the dragon turned around, he noticed Casey and smiled brightly. “It’s a girl.” His dark eyes were shining with delight as he walked over to the bed. Casey tilted his head slightly.
Andries sat down before uncovering the small bundle in his arms. Casey’s eyes grew large as he looked at his newborn daughter. His world filled with euphoria as he saw her.
“She’s beautiful,” he whispered as he held out his arms, wanting to hold her. Andries smiled before placing the small child in his lover’s arms. Casey looked down at her perfect face as her dark eyes looked up at him. He chuckled as he saw fiery red tufts of hair on her head. “Looks like she took after both of us…”
Andries grinned to himself before leaning forward and kissing Casey’s head. After pausing for a moment he kissed his daughter’s head. He smiled contentedly, glad he finally found his mate.
Rode by the Cowboy
Chapter One
I had just finished herding the cattle out to the back forty when I heard the sound of hoof beats and turned to see Daniel riding in from the direction of the house. I had meant to be angry with him for showing up late, but my heart skipped a beat at the sight of him just the same. Stupid, really, all things considered. He’s my boss, he’s married to a woman, and I’d eat my hat if he felt the same way about me. But damned if I can do anything about it. The chances were slim after all.
I stayed pretty quiet about the fact that I never took a fancy to women. My mother said she had figured it out when I was maybe twelve. I grew up learning how to keep quiet, keep to myself. My kind wasn't looked upon with great regard around these parts.
I brushed a stray lock of red hair back from my forehead as I watched him approach. I could tell from the set of his shoulders that he and Ruth had had another bad one.
“Alexander,” he said as he tipped his hat. I’d come near to punch anyone else who called me that. I preferred Alex, not Alexander. But somehow when he says it, it’s all I can do not to melt into a puddle on the spot.
“Mornin’, boss,” I replied pointedly. It was we
ll after noon. And of all the silly things, I was actually proud of myself for managing to be at least a teeny bit angry at him.
“I know,” he said sheepishly, rubbing a hand across the back of his neck. “I’m sorry.” He even attempted a smile.
That was what really got me. That sad attempt at a smile. At the sight of it, what little anger I had evaporated into nothing, like steam off a griddle. It was one of those smiles that you see on someone and it hits you that you didn’t realize just how much their heart was breaking until you saw that smile. Until you saw them trying their damnedest to pretend their heart wasn’t breaking.
“That’s ok, boss,” I said, doing my best not to let on just how much hurt I’d seen on his face in that one instant. Which screamed against pretty much every instinct I had. But Daniel is nothing if not a proud man, and if he knew that I’d seen what he would consider to be weakness, it would only make it worse. So I held my tongue.
And he held his. He gazed back toward the house in silence as I waited. The silence stretched on for what was probably only a minute or two, but it seemed like an eternity. I shifted uncomfortably in my saddle. After another minute, I finally could take it anymore. I cleared my throat, and he turned toward me, whatever reverie he’d been lost in dissipated for the moment.
“You uh…you wanna talk about it, boss?” I ventured. For the moment, any feelings I had for him took a back seat. Right now all I wanted was to be his friend, to help. Just to give him someone to talk to.
He hesitated and for a second, it seemed like he was really considering it. But the moment passed.
“Nah,” he said, shaking his head. “Let’s call it a day, Alexander.”
That took me by surprise. I couldn’t remember the last time he’d decided to stop working so early in the day. Without waiting for a reply he turned his horse toward the house and the stables and headed in that direction at a walk. I followed in silence.
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