The Prophecy Unfolds: Dragon Queen (4 page)

Do
not cry Alex, you chose wisely. You are meant to be with Patros as
the prophecy foretold. Once you are mated to him you will be able to
inherit your own powers and be able to call for your own dragon to
ride. The queen of all dragons will be your your dragon. She is also
destined to be my mate and without you we would never have been able
to fulfil this quest. My bothers and sisters are now almost back to
the cliffs and the werewolves have begun to ascend the cliffs so as
to return home. They have left behind watchers, so we must be careful
when we return. First we need to go somewhere safe. It is paramount
the mating must be completed this time with no disturbance.

As
we journeyed on to our temporary home, I imagined a high brick wall
in my mind and put all my thoughts and feelings behind it. How had I
succumbed so quickly to his kisses and his gentle persuasion? He had
caught me at a vulnerable moment, I promised myself that it would not
happen again. I needed to think things through, and the only way this
mating was going to go ahead was if Patros took me by force. This was
something I hoped he couldn't, and wouldn't do, but only time would
tell.

We
travelled much further than before, Talos and Patros were taking no
chances on being discovered so quickly a second time. I could see the
vast countryside below us, stretching out like a huge tapestry of
greens and golds. Streams looked like blue ribbons wound through the
lands below. There were fields with crops growing, although I wasn't
sure what sort of crops they may be from this height.

We
finally came to rest in a lair similar to the one that we left
although this one looked like it hadn't been used in quite sometime.
Everything had a layer of dust on it, and it seemed to be on it's
own. I couldn't spot any other openings in the cliff face –
just this one. I got down from the saddle, with Patros's help, and
stood staring out into space once again thinking of the wall in my
mind.

Patros
looked somewhat distracted and immediately remounted Talos, turned to
me and said.

“
We
need to gather supplies, as there are no fresh ones in this lair.
Please wait patiently Alex, and don't try and escape. You will only
be putting yourself in danger by doing so.”

With
that they swooped off the ledge and flew swiftly away toward the
mountains in the distance. Leaving me alone with my thoughts.

I
walked around the lair for a little while and, without thinking began
to shake out the rugs and wipe down the surfaces, after finding a
cloth in the tiny kitchen. I often cleaned at home mindlessly when I
wanted to distract myself from what I really needed to think about.
Procrastination at it's worse. This lair was obviously only used
occasionally, as many amenities were missing. I found the bathroom
but this time there was only a shower and a toilet, which looked like
a compost toilet but it didn't smell too bad. It had a bowl on a
plinth, instead of a sink.

I
went back to the sleeping area and sat on the rugs, all the while
debating what to do next. Do I try and contact the werewolves in
order to make a deal? So that I could visit my father some time in
the future. After running away from the werewolves at the lair I
wasn't so sure they would agree to anything. My gut reaction led me
to believe that once they had me in their group again I would be
mated to them immediately and I felt sick to my stomach. This was
going to be bad for me ultimately which ever way I chose to turn. But
if I had a choice who would I choose?

My
choice was now quite clear. Either I agree to be mated to three
suitors or I agree to just one and no matter how stunning and
desirable the werewolves were I didn't think I could possibly agree
to that.

All
that went through my mind was, how demanding one man could be,
especially in the beginning of a relationship, then times that by
three. Goodness, I don't think I'd be able to walk after the first
night. Never mind after the first month.

It
might have been some woman's dream yet funnily enough it had been my
nightmare, not dream, for nearly twelve months. My skin formed goose
bumps just at the thought. Surely there must be another way?

A
noise caught my attention and off in the distance I spotted Talos and
Patros in the evening twilight returning to the lair. The light was
catching Talos's scales in such a way that he shimmered and
glittered. First amber, then red, and finally gold. He looked
amazing, and so beautiful it caught my breath. Especially as the
still bare chested Patros sat astride him, his hair blowing wildly.

My
stomach clenched, and I gasped out loud thinking to myself.

Whoa
there girl, deep breaths now, or he'll smell the desire on you at
this rate. I need to think clearly and not get drawn in to something

I
began chanting silently in my head now so that hopefully Talos
wouldn't have access to my thought.

Big
brick wall. Big brick wall.

Just
then they landed carefully on the ledge and Patros jumped down,
retrieving a number of sacks thrown over Talos's neck.

Both
turned to look at me as one. The dragon's eyes swirling more than
usual. Talos looked at Patros who then spoke.

“
Why
have you shut out Talos from your mind? He tells me all he can see of
your mind now is a large wall made of bricks. Why have you done
this?”

Patros
wasn't shouting, but was quite abrupt. He simply didn't understand
what I had to gain by shutting Talos out due to his close connection
to the dragon. I think he could conceive of not being able to hear
him in his mind. I turned away slightly and looked at the ground. I
needed to stay strong if I had any chance of returning to Earth some
day, or so it seemed to me in my own mind.

Patros
then stepped forward and grasped me in his arms, my back to his
chest. The humming and buzzing from earlier on pushed through me like
a storm, almost as if his anger toward me had increased the
connection beyond measure. At that moment too I felt the wall fail
and saw it fall to the ground in my mind. Blasted apart by the
connection to Patros. Talos spoke in my mind.

Listen
to what Patros has to say. Please Alex, just listen.

Patros
turned me to him, looked into my eyes as he cocked his head a little
as if listening. I realised that once again he and Talos were
communicating.

“
I'm
sorry you're upset Alex, and to answer one of your questions, yes, we
do know of the Portals and their locations. Dragon riders choose not
to use them as it would be too dangerous. We are not meant to spend
time on your planet. If we do ever visit it is brief and in secret.”

I
turned back around unable to halt my shocked gasp at that remark.

“
If
you don't think the two worlds should meet then why am I here? Why is
it okay for me to come here. That's not fair.”

Patros
moved a little closer and continued, “Alex we were so close to
becoming mates this morning. Surely you felt the connection between
us? The pull for us to be together. You think I don't talk enough and
I'm sorry about that. I have been used to holding my conversations in
my head and not out loud so I sometimes forget that you cannot hear
me as Talos does. Once we are mated and you allow me into your mind
you will be able to see into mine. I truly care for you and I know
you feel something or this morning.......”

At
that I put my hand up and stopped him, and I heard the dragon
intercede in my mind.

Let
her rest for now Patros. We will be safe here for a little while yet.
My brothers and sisters will keep in touch. We will return home once
it is safe.

I
moved to the rugs and lay down realising I was exhausted and too
emotional to continue this conversation. In time sleep came and I
began to dream.

In
my dream I could see myself in the pine forests of Snowdonia and the
scene continued up until my awakening the second time in Aston's
bedroom. But then it began to to change. I wasn't allowed in the
bathroom this time, so had no chance to escape. I was naked and Aston
was climbing into bed with me and I knew I couldn't get away. I could
see Leon and Vanda guarding the doors. Aston was fully intent on
completing the mating and I knew nothing would stop him. It was so
realistic that my heart began to race. I had no escape and I knew he
was too strong for me to resist. That was when the scene began to
fade and I became aware of being shaken.

I
opened my eyes and heard Talos in my mind. Patros holding me,
stroking my hair and whispering in my ear “Come back to us Alex
please. Come back to us.”

I
realised I was sobbing and trembling and by instinct I put my arms
around Patros as he pulled me close and allowed him to comfort me.
Patros must have dressed whilst I slept as once again wore a clean
shirt. Instantly the buzzing between us began and blossomed in my
veins. This time I knew I had to let Patros continue with what we had
started this morning.

Talos
must have said as much to Patros as suddenly his lips were upon mine
and this time there was no mistaking the fire and the passion in
those kisses. My blood aflame burning with need and I couldn't keep
my hands off Patros. I allowed it in and this time let it take over
as we frantically began to remove each others clothing.

At
my age I couldn't claim to be a virgin. I had been in a few long term
relationships but what I was experiencing was beyond anything I had
ever felt. I wanted Patros inside me and the quicker the better. I
wanted him to climb inside my skin.

Patros
began to take command and slowed the pace a little as he whispered in
my ear.

“
This
is our mating Alex. I want you to lean back and let me love you how
you deserve. So we remember our first time forever as something
special.”

He
broke contact for a few seconds and raised his head to look into my
eyes. I nodded to him.

Yes.
I thought
I want to
remember this moment too.

Even
though I felt like I was going to explode. I took a deep breath as he
gently laid me back upon the rugs.

Before
long and with steady hands Patros had removed my shirt, and with
trembling hands I his. The feel of his skin so soft contrasted with
the rough texture of his hands. It felt so right. Slowly caressing
and kneading my breasts. A sigh escaped my lips as this felt like
heaven. My nipples pebbled under his rapt attention. He began to
place soft wet kisses at the nape of my neck then moved across to
take my nipple into his warm, moist mouth. Nipping gently then
sucking hard. I arched my back to get more of his exquisite
attention.

A
pool of moisture gathered at my core as I began to undo his breeches.
I wanted him inside me so badly it physically hurt. Hands began to
slide across my skin as they continued their journey down to tear at
my pants buttons. I lifted my bottom off the rugs to aid him allowing
him to rip my jeans and panties off in one swift move. Inhaled deeply
as if he could smell my need.

His
pants undone he stood quickly kicking them off to one side as flew
across the lair as I reached over and took his cock. I marveled at
it's size. Hard yet velvet soft as I stroked it's length as it
throbbed. This drew a moan from low in his throat as he bucked
against my hands.

He
wasted no time at all using his own hands as they trailed across my
hip to cup my mound. Caressing my skin until his hands reached my
core and he inserted first one finger, then two into the slick heat
of my sex. It was my turn to gasp and groan. He pulled out his
fingers and slid down until he began to suckle my clitoris.
Alternately sucking and licking, driving me to distraction. He filled
me with his fingers as he moved his body back and his cock nudged
enticingly at my now dripping entrance.

I
parted my legs giving myself up to him and he parted them further
with his knee. pushed his cock inside me slow but steady. Patros made
my previous partners look like little boys in comparison, and I knew
I would remember this. I just hoped I could accommodate him as he had
grown even larger now. I winced a little as he began to thrust harder
pain and pleasure combined as it pinched filling me to the brim. I
was so moist despite my concerns that he began to slide in and out
with ease. It pinched a little at first and then all I could feel was
pleasure.