Page 25 of I Will Make You Mine
“If you’re that intent on having your slave be the first, so be it. Are you okay with that?” he asked.
“He’s not my slave,” I corrected.
“Whatever. My question remains unanswered.”
I rolled my eyes. “Yes. It doesn’t matter if he bites him today or tomorrow or a week from now. Isiah’s transformation isn’t guaranteed. The risk isn’t lowered just because I waited.”
“Very well, let us see if my son can do this for you.” Théoden released my hand, but I could tell he had something else to say. “I would suggest you stay here until the change takes effect in Isiah.”
I smirked. “Is that the only reason you want me to stay? I did notice that you’re not entirely nonchalant at this event as you normally would be.”
“There have been rumors of a wolf retaliation for me taking over Josef’s pack. I thought they might have tried to attack tonight, but the other Alphas proved to be smarter than that, which only means one is coming,” Théoden said.
“I’d attack during the day when your vampires are vulnerable,” Ty pointed out.
Théoden nodded. “That would be the ideal time to attempt such a thing. I’ll be here, as will some of my sons. But I’d greatly appreciate it if both of you were to stay.”
Ty hissed. “You’re stepping out of the bounds of our dear friendship, Theo.”
“Meaning?” Théoden asked as he looked at one of our most powerful Knights.
“If we’re to help you protect your territory, our King would have to agree. And he’d never do it for free. What more can you offer him? He has wolves now. Dion and Dio are practically stuck to his cock, suckling it day and night. He’s tasted your sons, and that is something I doubt he’ll seek again.”
Théoden arched an eyebrow at that. If I didn’t know any better, I’d have thought he was insulted. “He seemed to enjoy my sons well enough last night.”
Ty nodded. “I’m sure he did. But now he’s had them. As beautiful and sexually exquisite as your sons are, Theo… they are not full dragons. They could never compare. King Evander only took what you had to offer at the time for what you were asking. He doesn’t need your money, so what will you give him for the services of two of his most distinguished Knights to protect your territory?”
I’d known Ty for a very long time and he never minced his words or sugarcoated a damn thing. I could tell by the thoughtful expression on Théoden’s gorgeous face, he appreciated Ty’s bluntness as much as I did.
“I hope you weren’t trying to skate past that by having us stay here when an attack might happen to go down while we were here on unrelated business,” Ty warned.
Théoden sat back, smiling. “Can you really blame me for trying?”
“I can and I will. Are you sure you’re not in over your head?” Ty asked him. “Two territories with vampires, and one of those with wolves and vampires.”
Théoden turned to look out at the wolves bonding and playing with each other as if two dragons, a human, and two vampires weren’t there watching. “I am not overwhelmed with what I’ve gained, Tylendel. I am fully aware that there is a cost for power and that others will always want it.” He turned back to Tylendel, his silver gaze set and serious. “I don’t show my hand because no one needs to know what I’m thinking. Your King and I have an agreement.”
Ty nodded. “I’m aware. But you also know that if this was Evander asking you for your help, it’s not in your nature to give assistance freely. You’d ask for something in return. The agreement of alliance between you both only means the door is open for negotiations. Negotiations still need to be had.”
Again, Théoden sighed heavily, and I was just sitting back, absorbing it all. Théoden was in quite the pickle. He had just gained new territory and a pack, and he was also at risk of losing it. What was he going to do? I was curious.
“You said your King would want something in return? If you had to take a guess, what would it be?” Théoden asked.
Ty shrugged. “I honestly don’t know. He doesn’t want more territory. Unlike vampires and werewolves, that isn’t something dragons constantly crave. Once we’ve carved out our own little utopia, we’re satisfied with just making and keeping it pretty.”
Théoden huffed. “Then what?”
“You’d have to ask him, Théoden. He may even give you other dragons to help, but you’re going to need to ask him,” Ty said.
“I don’t think I’ll bother. I’ve honestly had my fill of negotiating today. I’ll defend my own,” Théoden snapped, then he called out to his son, Dante.
Ty didn’t say anything more, sensing Théoden’s attitude. Normally, those two were always shits and giggles and tons of fucking. Only every once in a while did I ever see them at odds with each other. This was one of those rare times. Dante trotted over, tongue lolling out of his mouth. The best thing about wolves was that they still understood you when you spoke to them, if they knew the language.
“Dante, it’s time for you to make your first wolf. Vex’s human is ready for you,” Théoden said.
Josef emerged from the pack, white and majestic as ever, and he joined Dante, rubbing his body along his. I turned to Isiah and his eyes were wide as saucers as he looked at the two wolves. His body was slick with sweat since he’d worked himself up quite a bit trying to break free of his restraints, as if I couldn’t tie a motherfucking rope knot. I freed Isiah from the chair and tossed him to the ground on his knees, then pushed him forward so the nape of his neck was exposed to the wolves.
Isiah tried to struggle, but his strength was nothing compared to my own, and I held him in place easily. Dante stepped up to him and I brushed the hair off Isiah’s neck so that he could get a good bite in. I didn’t know what was going to happen, but risk was risk where wolves were concerned. Dante opened his mouth and struck. Isiah screamed loudly through the ball gag I had in his mouth and tried to shake Dante off, but I wouldn’t let him. Dante withdrew and licked the wound a little, cleaning up the blood that seeped from his teeth marks.
