Page 100 of The Exiled Dragon

Being an Alpha was not for me.

I was grateful for King Osirus’ offer to help take in the tribe. The area was uninhabitable, and with winter breathing down our necks, it would be wise to spend our time down in the Bergarian plains this year. My only issue would be to find a suitable Dragon with Alpha blood in their line to take over.

The entire tribe took to the sky. I would not let my fawn fly with us rather than have her ride on my back. She protested, saying she was perfectly fine with flying, but part of me wanted her close. She had come to me at my weakest. Even though it was my mind, she healed me with our bond. My father flew close to us, flying across the mountains and low into the plains. His eyes continued to wander to my mate. He found her intriguing, the first female Dragon in a long while that had been considered to be of full blood. This was strange because she and I now know we yield Griffon blood. Does that mean she will not hold the magic of the Dragons?

Osirus seemed to think she would, but now I cannot be sure after seeing how strong her genes leaned toward that of a Griffon.

Once we landed, the sun had completely set towards the Cerulean Moon Kingdom. The light Fairies had come out to light the pathway to the refugee area for the rest of my tribe. “Creed, Odessa, it’s time to get you ready!” Melina fluttered to us. Her blue and green wings fluttered so quickly that the colors bled together, making it look like blue clouds hovering over her back. Melina tried to grab Odessa’s hand, but my Dragon’s tail curled around her waist. I wouldn’t let her go so quickly.

“Oh, don’t be a fuddy-duddy,” she scolded me. Osirus only pulled Melina close, whispering in her ear.

“Right.” She shook her head. “Osirus and I have to go check on some things.” Osirus pulled her down the aisle that led to the landing platform. “Your things are in your rooms! Someone will come to get you!” she called out, finally walking through the double doors inside the palace.

“You hussy!” Daine stomped out onto the platform. “You just left me! Could you not think that maybe I wanted to come too!?” Odessa bit her lip, hiding behind my now human form.

“Sorry, I thought you would stop me!” she confessed.

Daine threw his hair back and laughed. “Uh, no, honey, I’d do anything to see a show. Now go get dressed. The Dragons are already putting their things away.”

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Odessa led us to our room. We quickly stripped off our clothes and headed to the shower. She said we would save water this way, but I think that she was trying to get me naked. After we made love in the shower area in our rutting cave many times, I knew very well what she wanted.

Stepping in, she pulled on my fingers, pulling me towards her. The shower continued to steam around us as she poured more soap onto my hair and body. I didn’t move; I watched her as she gently took a cloth and rubbed the blood, dirt, and sweat from my body. She tended to me like I was fragile. I chuckled, finally taking the cloth from her, only to soap her up as well.

Kissing her, the hot water pouring down her skin made me swell, tickling her stomach. She sighed, digging her claws into me. My lips traveled lower, kissing her jaw and slowly reaching her mark. Sucking and nipping it had her moaning, entangling her fingers into my braids. My hands cupped her behind, pushing her body over my engorged shaft. Rubbing my shaft closer to her cavern, the tip began to insert into her. Biting down on our shoulders, we were interrupted.

Fervent knocks at the door halted our passionate embrace. She sighed, rubbing the side of my cheek. “Later then? After the ceremony?” She winked, a promise of more touching, kissing. I groaned; I was ready to be back in our cave, but this was important to her. I could sense her Dragon's excitement.

“I don’t know what this ceremony is. I have never been to one,” I grumbled, not wanting to let her go. My hands continued to massage her rear.

“It’s like a wedding for humans. It’s just a formality, really. It’s declaring your love in front of everyone. You don’t have to say anything. The Witch just announces it, really. Then we kiss, and a big party happens!” I hummed, seeing the excitement pool in her eyes. If this is what she wanted, I’d gladly give it.

“All right, tell me what I need to do.”

To my dismay, Odessa left the room. Amora had dragged her to a room across the hall to get her ready again. Amora grumbled, saying that Melina had her dressed before she took off to find me. Having to redo her hair because of the flight back put them behind. My mate looked beautiful even if she thought her hair was messy. She looked back at me, blowing a kiss for later. I smiled, sitting on the bed with just a towel around my waist.

Nicholas strode in, holding up heavy ivory loincloths, traditional beads, and leather cuffs for my forearms. “You haven’t been to one of these, have you?” Shaking my head, he showed me how to dress. It was terribly awkward. It was like my normal dress, only with more expensive beads, thick jewelry, and cloth. It was so soft, it felt like nothing on my skin. Nicholas began to explain the meaning behind each bead, each thread. I could care less. I just wanted my fawn, not why I was wearing some ridiculous clothing only to be used once.

Nicholas led me outside of the palace. The gardens of the Golden Light Kingdom outshined any other garden in Bergarian. Pinks, blues, yellows, purples, and colors I was unsure of stood bright under the stars and the Light Fairies that lit up the entire area.

Small candles lit the path leading to where a Witch was standing at an altar holding a book, flipping through the pages. I stiffened, not wanting to be cursed with another black magical spell.

“No worries, Creed. She’s trustworthy; she helped me regain my memories. She just blesses the union in the goddess Hecate’s name.” I nodded, continuing to travel up to the altar. The Dragons of the tribe were all smiling at me, making me uneasy. I cleared my throat, trying not to have the ecstatic eyes sway me. Nicholas only laughed, standing by my side, putting his hand on my shoulder.

“This is a beautiful tradition. I’m surprised Odessa wanted to go through with it, considering her timidness. Humans have a marriage, but I think she sees this as a better alternative since you are both soul mates.”

“What is a marriage exactly? How does one get married?” Nicholas rubbed his chin.

“Well, it’s when humans commit to each other. The male gets on his knee and asks for the female to be his..."

"Proposal!" Melina whispered loudly.

Nicholas nudged me. "Proposal, it's called a proposal, to ask to be bound to her." Nicholas nodded to Melina, who clapped her hands excitedly. “But this," Nicholas twirled his finger, pointing across the platform to Amora, "a mate bond, you don’t have to ask. You have Odessa and have mated and chosen each other already. Humans then get 'married' after the male asks her to be his..."

“But would Odessa like this? To be asked formally, as a human?” I questioned.

Nicholas pondered my statement, looking back at me and shrugging. "I don't know. She was human, once."

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