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Staring down at Lily, an angel’s face glows beneath the moonlight. The angel who I need to protect. When I shove the folded letter into my pocket, I reach down and slink my arms under Lily’s body. Her magnificent curves fit so perfectly in my touch, I almost go against my better judgment.

But even my heart seems to be on the same page, wanting to protect her more than wanting to keep her here. And with that, I carry her to the balcony, where I invoke my dragon and leap over the rails.

Lily remains safely tucked in my dragon arms, stirring only slightly as I flap my wings. When I’ve reached a steady glide through the skies, making us invisible, she hums in her sleep and curls into me.

Unlike before, she doesn’t open her eyes. She seems almost… Content.

A fact that tugs on my heartstrings and allows a stray tear to slip from my dragon eye. I lift my head and keep my focus on the skies ahead as we travel toward the United States. Toward Redmond, where I’d initially abducted her from her family home.

As we near the small town, my chest begins to tighten. I soar down to my feet, shifting into human form just as I let go of the invisibility shield. It’s a quiet night, but luckily, Lily remains asleep.

Even when I steal through the back door, the floorboards creak under my steps. She doesn’t even make a sound, making it easy for me to carry her to her bedroom. Stepping through the darkness, I lay her on her bed before going to her wardrobe.

It’s strange having to dress her in a baby blue cami set. I’d grown accustomed to seeing her in the native kaftans my mother sewed. In exotic colors of burgundy and yellows, Lily was a sight to behold on Aurora Island.

It’s almost like she fit into my world.

Except, she doesn’t. Only because she’s human. Not because I’d accuse her of being weak, but because I wouldn’t risk her life.

As I lean over her, I press a chaste kiss on her cheek.

This is the last time I’ll ever see her. And though my heart refuses to leave her in the human world, my mind is reminded that this is where she belongs.

Lily Turner belongs with the humans. Not with the dragon man.

Chapter 20 - Lily

Mentally, I’m smiling. Riding cloud nine as the warmth of Draco’s arms surrounded me.

I’m dreaming again—and this time, I refuse to wake up from the dream. Where I was afraid before, I’m not scared anymore.

In fact, I embrace this free feeling as I feel the wind blowing through my hair. My imagination must be so vivid, that I can feel every movement of being flown in Draco’s dragon form.

I’ve felt it before—in real life—but it was scary each time. Now, I’m no longer afraid of flying. And perhaps that’s what my dream signifies. It’s here to show me that I’ve accepted who Draco is. I’ve accepted that he’s a dragon man.

And even then, I can surrender to him. Fully conform to his desires and submit to his every need.

The dream isn’t as vivid in imagery as it is in emotions. Intense emotions in, which I am drawn to Draco, knowing that I will fully submit every time. The way I did earlier tonight, before I fell asleep in his arms and began dreaming about my loyalty to him.

I feel his kiss on my cheek, my lips curling into a faint, pleasant smile. His scent immerses me into the warmth of an embrace so profound, my heart feels content.

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Groaning as I stir awake, my back feels tense, as if I’ve been sleeping on a pile of bricks. Frowning, I open my eyes slowly to the sight of a pink haze.

Instantly, my eyelids fly open as I recognize the pink walls. My palms slap my sides where I feel the old quilt Mom had knitted together using all my old t-shirts from growing up.

“No…” I refuse to believe I’m back, whispering to myself in horror. As I look around me, it’s obvious where I am.

But I shake my head fervently as I prop my weight onto my elbows. Blinking as dread washes over me, my vision clouds as my eyes become watery.

My breath comes in staggered pants, the sob lodged in my throat, threatening to spill out if I breathe deep enough. I was not expecting to wake up in the familiar bedroom.

I’m back home. And though it should come as a relief, I’m feeling far from relieved, especially after what happened between Draco and me last night.

The passion we shared…

The change I witnessed in him over the past few days…

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