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Chapter 8: Tana
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The Arena Chapter 9: Tana
I have no idea where we are. When I was captured, they sedated me and put me in an enclosed van with no windows. We drove for what felt like days. Now, all I can see is flat lands. I need to find a mountain range where we can hide until Cedric regains consciousness and I can figure out what happened to him. Because I can’t risk being seen, I fly as high as I dare, hoping that I’m not limiting Cedric’s oxygen supply at this high altitude. I stay above the clouds until it gets dark. In the distance, I see a mountain range where I can land and look for a cave or someplace to stay for the night. I land as gently as I can, making sure Cedric doesn’t roll off my back. I shift slowly, and when I’m done, he’s practically crushing me. Gently, I roll him off me. I sniff his body, smelling silver. I look around wondering if there is anything I can use to get the silver out, but I don’t see anything. I extend a claw and slowly, carefully, begin to dig out the multiple bullets he must have taken
The Arena Chapter 10: Cedric
I'm basking in my mate’s scent and the feel of her legs wrapped around my body. I’ve waited my entire life to find my mate, twenty-six long years. Who would have guessed that I would find her in the arena. Even more surprising, who would have guessed that both of us would have survived to be here today. The Moon Goddess knew what she was doing when she found this powerful she-wolf for me. I continue kissing her, dominating her mouth. I know she is strong, but tonight, I will make her mine and she will see what I am an not just an Alpha male, but an Alpha of Alphas, a royal Lycan. She will see that I am the mate she deserves. Keeping her legs wrapped around me, I begin walking us out of the water. “Cedric, what are you doing?” She asks, pulling away from me and looking around. “Tonight, I’m going to make you mine. I’ve waited to find you for years. I’ve known for months that you were my mate, I just couldn’t feel it until now. Your delicious scent is so much stronger now. Isn’t it t
The Arena Chapter 11: Tana
Everything was perfect. I knew from my parents that dragons feel things more deeply than other shifters or humans. Their love for each other was something of fairy tales. I knew when I fell in love with Cedric that he would be it for me, for the rest of my life. That’s just how we’re made. A dragon loves precious things – jewels, treasure, rare art objects and mates. Mates are the most precious of all. Of course, I’m not a virgin. I’m an animal, after all. We aren’t bound by the same standards that humans hold themselves to. And sex feels good. Or at least I thought it did. The moment Cedric entered me, I knew that I would never experience anything like this man again. He has officially wrapped himself around my heart and I will forever treasure him. I didn’t expect to feel an even stronger surge of pleasure when he sank his teeth into my neck at the juncture of my shoulder. This is how werewolves mark their mates. Dragons don’t leave a mark, but if he wants me to, I will. He made me
The Arena Chapter 12: Cedric
My mind was all over the place. How could I have been so wrong about Tana? How could I have not realized that she was something other than an Alpha she-wolf? I run for hours, trying to reconcile what I know about her and the power surge I felt when I sank my canines into her neck. I’m a Lycan. Werewolf royalty. I’m used to being the most powerful being in the room. What could possibly be more powerful than I am? Apparently, my mate. Once my mind begins to clear, I start to think about other things. The pain and hurt on her face at my reaction. I didn’t reject her, but I’m sure that’s how it came across, my shock causing me to speak without thinking. And then, of course, I ran off, leaving her. I left her. Fuck! I need to get back to her. We need to talk. I need to apologize for running off and we need to have a lengthy conversation about what she is, and I should probably clarify that I am a Lycan, not a regular werewolf. I guess we both need to come clean about what we are. I’m jus
The Arena Chapter 13: Tana
Pregnant? I look down at my stomach, laying my hands over my flat stomach where Ishir says I have a baby. “I’m pregnant?” He leans in, sniffing deeply. “If I’m not mistaken, that would be Cedric’s baby.” He looks at me closely, his eyes narrowing as mine fill with tears. “And based on the dragon’s lament that I followed to find you, he’s not here.” I shake my head, unable to say anything with the huge lump in my throat. “Do you have a place where you are staying?” He asks me gently. I nod and turn, leading him to my cave. He checks it out, like I did, before looking at the fire. “Have you eaten?” “No. I was out looking for food when I heard you. I tried to call on my dragon, but she won’t come forward.” “That’s because you’re pregnant. You’ll have to wait until after you give birth to shift, otherwise, you will kill the fetus.” I suck in air, my hands automatically going to my stomach again. I didn’t even know I had a child growing inside me an hour ago, but now, I feel extrem
The Arena Chapter 14: Cedric
“Hello brother. I assumed you were dead.” I watch as the stranger walks up. There is something familiar about him, but I don’t have time to focus on what it might be. “I don’t have a brother. I’m an only child.” “Well, now, that’s where you’re wrong.” He shakes his head as if he’s sad that he has to explain this to me. “I guess he never told you.” I stare him down, waiting. “You see, you and I have the same father.” “Liar!” “No, I’m not. I’m your older half-brother.” “My father never cheated on my mother.” “You’re right about that. You see, he was with my mother. They were together until he met your mother, his fated mate.” He spits out the last part as he begins pacing in front of me, his anger building. I subtly move in front of the open cage, instinctively wanting to protect my pack. “But he never marked my mother. I guess he always knew he’d leave us. And he did, as soon as he met your mother. As if having a fated mate is so special!” It is special. I may have made a mess
The Arena Chapter 15: Tana
I didn’t know the kestrel and I barely trusted Ishir, but I didn’t have a choice. I can’t fly to my cave of treasures, so I need Ish to carry me if we’re going to get there in this century. We pick up the kestrel first. She’s still healing from her injuries, but she looks pretty good. “Are you able to shift?” Ish asks her. “I think so. It’s good to see you again, Tana.” She says to me quietly. “You as well. I never got your name.” “Jena.” “Well, Jena. Ish here thinks it’s a good idea for all of us to move to the city. What do you think?” “Umm, well, I don’t have any money.” “Good thing for you, Tana has money and I have jobs for both of you.” “What kind if a job?” She asks. Jena is young. If I had to guess, I’d say she’s barely an adult. “Apparently, I’m going to need a babysitter in a few months.” Jena’s eyes go wide. “Oh.” Is all she says looking at my stomach, before turning to Ish. “What about my sister? I need to find her.” “I’ll search for your sister once we’re settl
The Arena Chapter 16: Cedric
The man who called himself my half-brother ran while he had me fighting his ‘pack’ members. I have to assume he stayed someplace and watched until he realized I had defeated everyone who betrayed my pack. I never even got his name, but if I ever see him again, he’s a dead man. It’s amazing how quickly things can be destroyed and how much longer it takes to rebuild them. The pack was decimated. My pack members had been starved, tortured, beaten and raped. The first order of business was to provide food and medical care to everyone. I found a couple of people who were knowledgeable and healthy enough to triage the injured while I went hunting. As I began to bring in food, those that still had energy to stand began pulling together a fire and setting up a spit for cooking the meat. All day I continued to hunt and bring in meat. Those that could, helped to clean and cook the food. They started by feeding the weakest in the pack, including the pups, then moved on to those who were workin
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