The Prophecy Unfolds: Dragon Queen (9 page)

She
stood upright and took my hand in to hers smiling broadly. “Alex
I can hear two distinct heartbeats and as I suspected by your size
you are pregnant with twins. Congratulations. It's not unexpected as
Patros himself is a twin. His mother too was a twin. I don't expect
you to carry the whole six month term though. You will probably
deliver at least a couple of weeks earlier Sarah and I will keep a
close eye on you and with your permission Sara will accompany me in
attending you once labour begins.”

This
wasn't quite the shock I expected, as I had begun to feel some
fluttering movements already. Unless I was expecting an octopus this
baby had an awful lot of arms and legs.” I thought.

I
thanked Allysa and she left so that I could dress. I felt Patros
arrive outside the cottage earlier but made my mind go blank so that
I could tell him in person about the twins.

As
I stepped out the door Patros kissed me and held me tight. From his
beaming smile I knew that he already knew about the twins.

Needless
to say news travels fast and people were endlessly congratulating us
on the good news.

As
I was expecting twins and children are a precious commodity on this
planet it was arranged that I would visit Alyssa again in two weeks.
Unless there were any problems in the mean time.

Once
again my days were taken up with learning about the planet that was
now my home. We used to go and sit for some of these sessions in the
main cavern.

At
the rear of the cavern across one of the walls hung a detailed map of
Syros. Beautifully illustrated with exquisite drawing of animals,
plants plus all the major cities, towns and villages. Showing also
the mountains ranges, lakes and rivers that made up the planet.
Patros pointed out where our lair was situated and where the
werewolves pack-house too. This helped me understand the layout of
the land around me.

Patros
promised that after my next visit to the midwife, we would travel on
dragon-back and visit some of the places I had seen on the maps. Word
of my arrival on Syros and the prospective birth of our twins was
spreading. Patros assured me that the people of Syros were clamouring
to meet me as he had received requests from far and wide.

Two
weeks went by quickly. Spent learning the history and also more about
a couple of the factions and various cultures. There was so much to
learn and as I got bigger I tired more easily.andPatros dropped me
off in the village for my appointment t went off to seek out the
local carpenter. With a view to having two cribs prepared in
anticipation of the birth of the twins.

I
knocked on Allysa's door and when there was no one answered after
several spates of knocking entered. Closing the door behind me.

Unperturbed
at not seeing Allysa rush to greet me as last time I continued across
the little hallway and headed to the main living area in search of
her. On entering the room I was greeted by the sight of Allysa being
held with a knife to her throat by a very familiar person. It was
Leon.

I
turned back quickly and before I could reach the door a hand was
placed over my mouth and a familiar tingle warned me that I knew the
other assailant. Aston had his arm around my waist, his hand firmly
held over my mouth.

“
Don't
scream Alex. You wouldn't want Allysa hurt, would you now? We still
need her around so that she can help deliver your babies safely. She
would also be very useful to have around for the next births.”
I began to shout in my mind but then a cloth was placed over my nose
that smelled strange.
Everything
went dark as I fell unconscious.

When
I woke up I recognised my surrounding immediately. I was back in the
werewolves home. They had succeeded in kidnapping me again. In my
pregnant condition and due to my previous escape I didn't think the
bathroom window was going to be a viable option this time around.

I
reached out with my mind but couldn't get a connection to either
Patros or Talos. They must have been too far away and were probably
frantic by now. I placed my head on the pillow and began to sob and
eventually cried myself to sleep.

I
awoke sensing that someone was sat on the edge of the bed. I felt a
soft tender kiss placed on my cheek. At first I thought that I was
still asleep and dreaming Then I realised that I was lay beneath
sheets and thick blankets and not the fur rugs of our lair.

Opening
my eyes I looked toward the figure sat by my side and awoke with a
start. It was Aston smiling down at me as if nothing had happened and
that this was the most natural thing in the world.

“
Good
morning Alex. I hope you slept well? I chose to sleep in another
bedroom last night . From tonight though you will share my bed You do
know that this is my bedroom don't you? We didn't get to discuss much
last time you were here. Starting now that omission will be remedied.
I blame myself for your running away as I didn't give you enough
information on your last visit. Did I?”

I
wasn't sure whether a response to that question was required or
desired but I now knew where I stood with Aston. He fully intended to
continue where our previous conversation had left off and I was to
become his mate. I wasn't sure where I stood in relation to Leon and
Vanda though and became seriously worried. What would happen to my
babies after they were delivered. I would need to make a plan of
escape or work out a way to contact Patros or Talos by whatever means
I could.

He
continued to stare at me so I eventually tried to sit up and that was
my mistake. I was naked under the sheets and as I sat up revealed far
more than I wanted or ever intended to. Quickly I grasped the sheet
in order to cover up. Aston on the other hand was not so slow and
firmly pulled the sheet out of my grasp. Revealing my naked breasts
for Aston to view which he did with relish.

“
Your
body is mine now Alex. To do what I will with. Don't forget Leon and
Vanda have claims on you too. Nothing has changed here in that
respect. If the only way I can force you to remain here is by
withholding your clothing until you succumb. Which you will, without
doubt. Then so be it.”

He
then made his point by reaching over and nuzzling one of my nipples
whilst fondling my other breast. The shock of electricity that jolted
through my body was so severe that I cried out before I could stop
myself. I was appalled at his behaviour and equally appalled at my
own reaction.

Was
I turning in to some sort of trollop to allow that to happen against
my better instincts and respond to his touch.

I
grabbed the covers and shot to the top of the bed holding them
against myself shouting at Aston.

“
I
will never give myself willingly to you or them. I am already mated
and expecting my mates' babies. Have you no compassion at all.”

Aston
stood up and with a solemn expression on his face began.

”
You
need to understand Alex that you have no say what so ever in this. We
have been waiting over 200 years for you to be here with us and a
previous mating and two babies will not deter us from completing our
prophecy. If you can deal with the birth of your twins. Whom by the
way I will make provision for as if they were my own. It will be good
practice for the birth of the triplets you will deliver. Don't doubt
that you will be mated. It will happen. With or without your
consent.”

With
that said Aston stood and slammed out of the room. I heard the key
being turned in the lock and knew that I was trapped.

I
got up and looked through all the cupboards and drawers. Aston had
anticipated this move as they were all empty. I continued inspecting
the room and there was nothing for me to wear. If I tried to wear the
bed sheets I felt sure they would be confiscated and useless to me.

In
the bathroom sure enough the window was now firmly nailed shut. I
relieved myself then began looking around for anything I could use as
clothing. They had even took my buckskin boots so if I did escape
from here my feet would be cut to ribbons. My situation was beginning
to look hopeless.

That
is unless by some miracle Patros could rescue me. Just then I heard
shouting from beyond the bedroom door and I put my head near the door
trying to work out what was happening.

Once
I heard heavy footsteps heading towards the room I rushed back to the
bed and covered myself with the bedding. Hearing the key in the lock
I pressed myself to the bedhead. My heart drumming in my chest and my
babies sensing my anxiety and trepidation, fluttered in my womb.

The
door shot open, and bounced against the wall. A creature then came in
to the room. It took me a few moments to realise what, and ultimately
who it was. It was Aston but not the Aston of earlier. This was
obviously him in werewolf form. His hands were now huge paws,
elongated with large sharp claws visible. His face elongated and
resembled the werewolves I had seen in films back on Earth. Hairy
with huge fangs dripping saliva from a giant maw. His clothes split
apart and in shreds from trying to accommodate his larger werewolf
form. He was shoe less and his claws clicked on the wooden floor of
the bedroom as he stalked in.

I
could see Leon and Vanda stood a little behind him still in their
human forms. Aston looked angry, nigh on ferocious. Standing well
over seven foot tall, he was enormous with rippling muscles. I
thought to myself
I may as well forget about being mated,
It looked like death has coming for me and my babies.

I
climbed off the bed on shaky legs keeping the covers close to my
chest and backed away in to the farthermost corner. Tears streaming
down my face in my terror.

Leon
and Vanda were talking in a calm even voice to me. “Alex,
please stand very still where you are. We won't be able to stop Aston
or be quick enough if he decides to attack you in this form. Don't
worry he doesn't want to hurt you but he can't control himself as
easily in this form.”

At
their prompting I stayed in the corner trying not to move but
couldn't help the trembling or my teeth from chattering. I hoped this
wasn't the end of me. I really wanted to live and survive this
encounter. Both for myself and for my babies.

Slowly,
although it felt like forever, I detected Aston's breathing slowing
down and gradually over about ten minutes or so his body and face
began to transform back to “normal” He was still shaking,
with all I can assume was temper but his fangs and claws had
disappeared. When Aston realised what he had nearly done he came over
to my corner. Taking him time and indicating that he meant me no
harm.

S
obbing
uncontrollably and almost hysterical due to the unexpected
confrontation I stood as still as I could.

“
I
am so sorry Alex. Please, please, forgive me. I would never hurt you
or your babies but I just couldn't control my rage.” Aston
beseeched.

He
reached over as I shrank away but that didn't deter him. Picking me
up as gently he carried me over placing me on the bed with great
care.

“
Please
believe me Alex, I would never. I could never hurt you but after the
news we just received I couldn't stop the change. I hadn't come in to
hurt you but to make sure you were still in this room and safe.”
He pulled me in to his arms and I heard the bedroom door close softly
and knew Leon and Vanda had left us alone. I shuddered at the thought
of being alone with this monster.

Aston
proceeded to pull me closer still and began to stroke my bare back up
and down. The thrum of electricity was a comforting hum now as
I pondered a while. I never felt
this hum from contact with Sara or Allyssa. It had the desired effect
and despite my concerns my heart began to slow and my sobs subsided.

We
sat there for a long time. So long that Leon knocked and put his head
around the door to check everything that was okay. Then disappeared
again.