Page 82 of Mage of the Dragon Prince
“All is well.” Kitaro held out a bag to the human. “I had the servants pack you some pastries, in case you changed your mind about being hungry.”
Vanra accepted them with a word of thanks, pulling one out to eat as they went to sit on the veranda overlooking the gardens below. “How mad was your father?”
“His ire is aimed solely at Mitsuki. He is not angry with you in the least. You have nothing to worry about from him.”
“Then why did he want to talk to you?” Vanra ate his pastry.
Kitaro hesitated for a moment, but he owed the mage the truth. “He cautioned me against developing a deeper attachment to you and forming a mating bond because Satsuma may tell you how to return to your time. Being separated for centuries would be an even greater pain that would be tough to survive.”
Color graced Vanra’s cheeks in a becoming way. “But we could still be together without mating, right?”
“We could, although the temptation would be great. I fear I could never let you go if I had all of you, even if Satsuma decrees you must go back to your time.”
The color on Vanra’s cheeks deepened. “There are other things we could do, though.”
Kitaro’s dragon stirred at what was being offered. “Indeed. But as much as I would love to indulge in you, Uncle Jaega is waiting to start your training.”
Vanra took Kitaro by surprise when he stood up and gave the shifter prince a tender kiss. “To be continued.”
Chapter 37
Auslin
After finishing another training session with Uncle Jaega, Auslin returned to the room he shared with Kitaro. To his disappointment, the dragon shifter was not there when he got back.
Auslin used the opportunity to take a bath. He felt better for washing off the sweat he had worked up during his exertion. While it was tempting to pleasure himself, Auslin had other plans.
He hurried through the rest of his bath, then exited in only a towel to where the dragon prince waited. The mage gave Kitaro a coy smile. “That was fast. Welcome back.”
The flash of hungry silver in Kitaro’s eyes sent an electric thrill through Auslin. “I regret I was not here in time to enjoy a bath with you.”
“You could have come in,” Auslin said, his blushreaching the tips of his ears. “I would have enjoyed that.”
The corner of Kitaro’s mouth turned up in a smirk. “Is there some reason you are tempting me?”
“Because I want to make good on my promise earlier that things between us were to be continued.” Auslin walked over to Kitaro with more confidence than he normally possessed. “I know we can’t go all the way and form a bond, but there are plenty of other things we can do. If you’re interested, I mean. It’s probably a bad idea, but?—”
Kitaro’s eyes rimmed with silver as his voice deepened from his dragon taking hold. “We do not care when we desire you so much. What would you suggest?”
Auslin summoned all his bravery. “Get on the bed, and I’ll show you.”
Although he hadn’t instructed Kitaro to strip, the dragon shifter used his magic to make his clothes disappear. Auslin crawled over the prince on all fours, stopping once he was in position to kiss Kitaro.
The shifter responded with enthusiasm, growling into the kiss in a way that made Auslin achingly hard. He didn’t protest when Kitaro removed his towel.
Since Kio had always rejected Auslin’s interest in his body, Auslin thought it best to seek permission for what he wanted to do. “May I explore you?”
Kitaro ran his fingers through Auslin’s still-damphair. “There is nothing I desire more than to know you intimately.”
The warmth in Kitaro’s blue eyes made fire pool in Auslin’s belly. He could hardly believe he was allowed to do whatever he wanted. Auslin took his time, kissing down the sinewy curve of Kitaro’s neck before following the path of his markings along his shoulder, then down his chest. The lower he moved, the more aware he became of Kitaro’s impressive hardness pressing against him.
That was usually the point Kio growled at him to get on with it, but Kitaro didn’t seem to be in any kind of rush. He merely caressed Auslin’s hair in encouragement, making the softest of pleasured sighs that drove the human wild with lust. How was it possible that he was the one responsible for the dragon shifter making such beautiful noises?
The temptation was finally too much. “May I touch you here?” Auslin’s fingers skirted to the base of Kitaro’s cock without touching it.
“Please,” Kitaro moaned, more silver bleeding into his blue eyes.
It was downright intoxicating to not get barked at to hurry and finish him. Kio had no patience for foreplay, which made it even more enjoyable for Auslin as he took his time learning Kitaro’s body. He traced the length of Kitaro’s cock, amazed that he had markings there as well. Auslin had never seen anything like it before.
