by Milly Taiden
In the past couple of weeks, Ker and Tiana spearheaded the transformation of the old Noir compound. They’d eventually have everyone build homes around the compound and turn the place into an actual town. It made her giddy to realize she was helping these people live freely and blend into society. Even a few small businesses were being built.
With help from a friendly coven, the spells and hexes cast upon the people and buildings were banished. The people once enslaved to her father were now granted freewill. Tiana gave them the choice to stay and help build a neighborhood or to spread their wings—literally, sort of—and see what the world had to offer. Most stayed.
And surprising to Tiana, several mates were found among the separate groups. No telling how many of those killed during Sayeh’s stupid war were mates to others here in the town. There was nothing she could do about the past. But the future she could affect.
“Nana,” Tiana said, “Ker mentioned something about my father and a claim to the throne. Do you know what that’s about?”
Nana sighed. “I guess it doesn’t hurt to tell you now that Sayeh has passed on. The story he was told about his parentage was fabricated.”
“Fabricated,” Morgan said. “It was made up? By whom?”
“That doesn’t matter anymore,” Nana replied. “The purpose was to make Sayeh feel more a part of the family. If he were a half-sibling, then he would ‘fit in’ as a Drachen.”
“You’re saying my father wasn’t Drachen? He was lied to?” Tiana said.
Tears welled in Nana’s eyes. “Tiana, please understand—” Nana took a deep breath and let it out. “Sayeh was found in the forest when he was a baby. His mother was from a different clan and had been killed in an attack on our land, but we never found out what happened.
“Feeling responsible, the royal family took him in and came up with a story that would satisfied any question. The queen ruled that none of us were to tell the boy his real past.”
Tiana stood silently, nodding. “He wasn’t blood and so he was never offered a ruling position and never told why.”
“I’m sorry, child. But that’s how it was,” Nana said. Tiana could see how Nana was torn up over the whole mess and offered her a hug. “He wasn’t Drachen royalty. But eventually, it was figured he was Noir royalty and his blood called him to be with the Noir. It pulled others to be with him. Unfortunately, that meant they took on his dark and negative ways.”
“There’s nothing we can do about it now,” Tiana said. “But it’s good that the truth is out.”
“We never meant to hurt anyone,” Nana said.
“I know,” Tiana said, “I understand wanting to make him feel like he belonged, like he had a family. I don’t like the idea of being a ruler in this community. I believe in democracy. I have no clue where to begin with all that. Ker will be great.”
Even though she no longer “ruled” over the mass, the town voted in her and Ker as the first mayor of Arachton—Arach being Gaelic for “dragon.” And shocking everyone, Ker dropped all his technology projects. He had enough people who he could delegate to. Then he delved into learning politics. He wanted to make sure these people who had been forced to live by Sayeh’s rules would now have rights that would help them live productively.
His new obsession was creating the dragon constitution and bill of rights. He was determined to assemble the best, most fair, rules and regulations for everyone to live peacefully and happily. Who knew? Someday he might become president.
One thing was sure. He was no longer the quiet technology geek she met. Her man had come out of his anti-social tendencies and adopted this town as his people. This was a new beginning for the dragon species and Ker wanted to lead the way with his brothers.
Tiana more than supported her mate on his conquest, but she was busy setting up a school for the children based on Ker’s fabulous facility. And many couples wanted to be introduced to the children for possible adoption. A win-win for everyone.
High-pitched squelches and laughs rushed past them as a group of young females ran from a light green, three-foot-tall dragon rawring at them. Tiana smiled.
Morgan rolled her eyes. “Noah Tor Drachen, come here this instant.” The little dragon stopped, his shoulders slumped, head down, tail dragging and schlepped to his mom.
Tiana laughed. “Looks like Noah is getting good at this shifting into dragon thing.”
“Yeah,” Morgan replied, “too good. After Nana taught him how to shift back and forth, he spends more time in animal form. But he doesn’t understand yet why live crickets taste gross in his human form.”
Tiana laughed. She couldn’t wait until she and Ker were pregnant. She wanted a houseful of light green tails running around.
A sad thought of her father crossed her mind. She never had a family growing up, but she’d do her best to make sure as many children as she could reach would feel loved.
“I hope you like surprises,” Nana chuckled and glanced down the road.
A sports car zoomed into the area and did a crazy spin before short stopping.
“What the-” Morgan started.
“Heck?” Lexi finished.
The women gathered around Nana and watched as the driver’s side door opened to reveal a man that looked a lot like Tor.
Morgan frowned. “Tor’s not a twin.”
Nana giggled. “No. He is definitely not.”
The driver went around the passenger side and opened the door. A beautiful blonde with long curly hair and a peasant top and shorts that showed off her baby bump came out of the car and smacked the guy on his shoulder. “Are you trying to get me into early labor, Drayden?”
“She’s really pretty,” Avery whispered.
Lexi turned to Nana. “Who’s Drayden?”
Nana laughed. “You’re about to get a very interesting piece of the puzzle.”
Morgan glanced at Tiana. “This family never gets boring.”
THIRTY-TWO
Tiana frowned. Who was Drayden? And why did he look exactly like the other brothers?
Unfazed, Drayden chuckled, picked her up as if she weighed nothing and kissed her. “I love your sense of humor, Kitara,” he said, putting her back on her feet.
“I wasn’t kidding,” Kitara pouted. “Now, take me to meet your family, before they think we both lost our minds.”
Drayden grabbed Kitara’s hand and walked beside her towards Nana. Tor, Clacher and Ker showed up out of nowhere, each standing behind their mates.
When Drayden got to Nana, he grinned widely at her. “Nana.”
“Don’t Nana, me boy. I told you when you and I spoke that you needed to stay put. Was I right or what?”
Drayden’s grin widened. “You were right.”
Drayden turned to Tor and the other brothers. Then there was a flurry of movement as they all hugged each other.
“Tor, Clacher, Jae and Ker, brothers,” Drayden said, “may I present my mate, princess Kitara Aroud of planet Flaxis Luken.”
Tiana, Morgan, Lexi and Avery all gaped at the princess.
Kitara’s eyes flashed a dazzling blue as she smiled at them all. “It’s my pleasure to meet you.”
“I had no idea you had another brother,” Tiana whispered to Ker.
“I had no idea he got a mate from another planet,” Ker replied and then more loudly said. “How the heck did you get a mate from another planet and where were you when we were trying to reach you for all the drama of the past two years?”
“I thought you’d gone into a sleep cycle and didn’t want to be bothered,” Clacher said.
Nana snorted. “You boys are funny. No. I contacted Drayden before coming here and sent a ship for him. I knew Kitara needed him and the only way to save her from a loveless mating was to get her true mate out there.”
Drayden nodded. “It was a long fucking trip, but worth it,” he smiled at his mate.
Kitara grinned. “I forgive you for your crazy driving, Dray.”
“That makes sense,” Tor
said. “I wondered why I couldn’t reach you at all, but something told me not to worry. That you were fine.”
“For the most part, I was. Other than having to steal my mate from her arranged wedding, getting chased all over the Luos galaxy and finally getting her parents to see we are true mates, it was a fun trip,” Drayden sighed.
Tor turned to Morgan. “Morgan, this is my brother Drayden. Drayden, this is my mate, Morgan.”
“And this is my mate, Lexi,” Clacher said.
“My mate, Avery,” Jae added.
“And my queen and mate, Tiana,” Ker winked at her. “Queen of the Noir.”
Drayden’s eyes widened. “You have been busy.”
Kitara tapped Drayden on the shoulder. “Can we begin our vacation now? I need a restroom and some food.”
“Girl,” Morgan giggled. “You’re talking our language.” She pointed down to her own belly. “I know exactly how you feel.”
Kitara grinned and the women left the men alone for some brother time while they went to talk babies.
* * *
The spring breeze ruffled the veil in the hair of the beautiful woman who stood beside Ker. Gathered around him, his mate, and the preacher, were his new friends and family.
“You may kiss the bride.”
Ker wanted to do way more than kiss her. With them both being so busy setting up and running the young town, their intimate time together had suffered. But not any longer. She was the most important anything in his life and he planned on showing her that as soon as he could get her out of the white dress.
With their kiss, as tradition dictated, all dragons in attendance lifted into the air to toss flowers on the couple as they left the ceremony. Dragons big and small, all light green, filled the sky. So many flowers rained down on them, Ker couldn’t see the ground in front of him.
He scooped his mate into his arms and rushed them toward the waiting car to take them to spend the next week in a resort. The driver held the back door of the limo open for them. As Ker and Tiana ducked to get in, they were greeted to a chorus of “Uncle Ker, Aunt Tiana,” then a mix of little dragons and humans launched at them.
Seemed in the months that he’d been away, more than just Noah learned how to shift.
Yup, his time was coming. He couldn’t wait for the backyard full of his own. And he planned on starting as soon as his brothers stopped being cock blocks with their own children. He laughed and snuggled each close. Life couldn’t get much better. Or maybe it could.
* * *
Ker looked at her and a smirk tugged at his lips, pulled her closer. “The mountains can get a little nippy this time of year.” He walked her backward toward the bed.
“It’s not that cold. What are you up to?” she grinned.
His gorgeous mouth slid into a seductive grin. “It’s nippy out, and your nips are telling me you need a little friction to warm you up. A spark to a flame, and who better to start that fire than a horny dragon.”
“Horny? Boy, the spikes on your frill might as well have hard-ons!” she laughed.
His hand slid behind her head. “And you, mate o’mine, are dripping already, and I plan to pound your pretty pink pussy until you scream for release. I love that now you’re pregnant, you’re slick and ready all the time.”
She met his grin with a knowing smile of her own. “Who would have thought that being pregnant would be the female version of Viagra for me. You sure you can keep up? You’re not the only one with a fire down below, you know.”
“Woman, I plan to ride you raw. There’s no one around for miles, so roar all you want.”
The back of Tiana’s legs hit the mattress and she lost her footing, her butt bouncing as she fell onto the bed. “You dirty dragon.”
“Damn right!” Ker lifted her legs and held her feet by her ankles, slipping her Uggs from her toes. He reached between her legs and stroked her pussy through her leggings. “Did you bring another pair of these?”
She raised an eyebrow, her breath catching as he grazed her clit through the Lycra. “Yes, why?”
He ripped the seam at her crotch, the stitches popping with each sexy tug. Her tights split, the warm black fabric curling over her thighs until her pussy was fully exposed.
“That’s why.”
“I would have taken them off, you know,” she wiggled what was left from her hips. “All you had to do was ask.”
Ker growled. “Takes too long.” He dipped his face between her thighs and licked her from her ass to her clit, stopping to tongue her hard bud, drawing the nub between his lips.
Tiana sucked in a breath and lifted her hips for more, but he pulled back, slipping his fingers into her wet cleft, instead.
“I packed a surprise,” he said curling his fingers, circling until her head dropped between her shoulders. “Want to see?” he added, nearly fisting her.
Tiana nodded, barely able to croak let alone give a coherent answer.
Ker pulled his hand from her, licking her juice from her fingers. “I want you so hot and wet you beg for my cock, beg for my cum deep inside you and then you’ll be ready.”
He moved from between her legs to grab his bag. He unzipped the top flap and took a small black plastic bag from the inside compartment.
“When did you have time to go to an adult novelty shop? In the alps, no less?” she asked, with a smirk.
“Never doubt a dragon with a mission.” He pulled a dangling silver chain with what looked like hot pink rings on either end from the bag. “These will keep you moaning up top, while I work your slick pussy until you scream for my cock.”
Ker shed his clothes and then slipped between her knees again. Yanking her sweater from her shoulders, he unclipped her lacy bra from the front claps and tossed it to the floor. “Time to buckle up, baby.” He smirked, fastening each of the rings over her stiff nipples before testing the chain to engage the clasps.
Tiana hissed, dragging a breath through her teeth at the rough, tingly feel. Her nipples were extra sensitive due to her pregnancy and these clamps were making her extra slick at her sex.
“Take the loop, Tiana. Slip it over you thumb and hold the chain. The harder you pull the tighter they get. Work your nips, babe. Leave the rest to me.”
He licked her engorged peaks, sucking and teasing as she pulled the loop taut, finally he dragged his mouth over her belly to her waiting sex.
“You like it hard and thick, don’tcha baby. The way I fill you.”
Tiana moaned and Ker looked up from her pussy, watching her work her hard nipples, the delicate chain in her fists. “You are so fucking sexy, Tiana.”
His lips slipped to her hard nub and his tongue rasped her slick folds, wide.
“You love the feel of my mouth on your clit. Hot, hungry and ready to lick your juice clean.”
“Ker, please!”
“You know you want it bad, Tiana. But you’re going to beg for it, mate o’mine. Tell me how much you want my cock.”
She groaned and unwound the loop from one hand to fist his hair, grinding her pussy closer.
“No, baby.” His warm breath feathered across her slick pussy lips, tickling her. “I want to hear you.”
“Fuck me, Ker!” Her nails scraped the back of his shoulders and he hissed. “Rough and dirty. That’s what I want.”
He watched dragon flames fire deep in her eyes and his cock jerked, his own dragon coiling for release. “Your pussy is so wet and swollen and ready to fuck. Roar for me.”
Tiana’s head dropped between her shoulders and her skin vibrated with need as her inner dragon rose.
With a low chuckle Ker tongued her nub, flicking and sucking as he slid two fingers into her slick entrance and worked her while he bit and licked.
“Your pussy is candy sweet, silk on my tongue with a hint of smoke.” When her juices dripped down his chin he caught her nub between his teeth and pulled.
He lifted his face from her sex and swept his fingers between her soft folds before standing and pushi
ng her knees wide.
“Inch by inch, babe. I love watching your pussy lips swallow my full length and your face tense wanting more.” Ker dug his fingers into her full thighs as his engorged head spread her folds wide. Corded and thick, he moved slowly on purpose, watching Tiana grit her teeth, gasping.
“For fuck’s sake, Ker! NOW!”
With a smirk, he pulled out again and a guttural growl left her throat, her eyes flashing fire red, but with one quick move he flipped her onto knees on the mattress. Not waiting another second, he drove his cock into her swollen sex.
She ground her ass back as he thrust harder and faster until she screamed, her climax shuddering through her body. Talons erupted from her fingers as she gripped the thick embroidered bedspread. With a guttural yell, Ker’s cock pumped his release deep into her body, her walls milking every last drop from him.
His seed filled her, and as the last of it spurt from his member the silver claim marks on her back flamed a gorgeous copper. He lifted his face, and roared, the sound shaking the frosted window panes. Tiana was his. Now and for always. Sealed in fire and love.
EPILOGUE
It was the first Noir-Drachen gathering since the war. Nana watched from her chair under a big tree as the children ran around playing and people walked around getting to know each other. No more hate. No more anger. A soft smile played on Nana’s lips. If only this had happened sooner.
Lara, Morgan’s mom, sat down next to Nana. “How are you doing?”
Nana smiled at Lara. “Good. You did good, Lara.”
She shrugged. “It was easy when you were able to tap into my thoughts from so far away.”
Nana nodded. “Thank you, though. Had you ignored my messages, we wouldn’t be here today. These boys wouldn’t have survived and found their mates.”
Lara glanced at Morgan and Tor with their children. “My baby’s life was on the line too, Nana. When you spoke to me, I’d already seen her future. I knew you were right. I had to do what I could.”
“Perhaps now the clans can live in peace.”