TWO WEEKS LATER...
Zemora's POV
I have been living the life of a Queen rather than a slave brought to be the King's breeder. My decision to form an alliance with the Dragon King was the right thing to do.
He was a man of his words and full of action. Every night he dedicates his time to fill me up with his fiery seeds. I won't be surprised if one day, I start to spit fire. His drive for sex was on another level and when he started it, he always finished the next morning.
I have been taking stigma foods and fruits to keep up with him in bed because I doubt he would let me go until I carry his babies.
“My lady, it is time for your routine meal." Larissa informed me. We were at the bathhouse and I needed to relax more inside the pool because of the pain that throbbed in between my legs.
But I couldn't skip the meal. The dragon king made it necessary that I eat the meal at the right time to keep me stimulated.
“Can I have them here instead? I don't think I can walk down to the dining room," I suggested, waiting to remain in the pool.
“Of course you can," a dark voice responded to me instead of Larissa's strict feminine voice.
A hand strayed up to my neck, reminding me of the dragon King's strong hard ones. The musky scent of cedar and wine swift through my nose, heightening my senses.
“Your Majesty," I breathed out as his other hand traced down my body into the water, sending butterflies up my stomach.
The way he touched me felt so electric and possessive. No emotions were attached but the sense of possession was present. Well, I am his.
“I thought you had an important matter to attend to." A gasp escaped from my throat as he stroked my cunt.
“Yes. Now tell me Princess." He pulled me out of the water and carried me in his arms.
“The village you mentioned earlier, it barely has people in it. Why did you point it out for destruction?" He questioned, dropping me onto a slab.
“The village has a powerful army. Taking them out will aid in your future raid with the werewolves," I explained.
He seemed to have doubts about me. Well, it is expected of an enemy to be wary of a helping foe. I'd be skeptical as well but then it was not necessary at the same time.
I have agreed to help him bring them down, all he has to do is draw out his sword or burn them. Why is that so difficult to understand?
“Your Majesty, I thought we have passed the stage of doubt." I pressed my frail looking hand on his broad caramel chest. “I have given you enough information for you to penetrate my kingdom. But you still doubt my genuineness, why is that so?" I cupped his face kissing him as he stroked my cunt with his long fingers.
Sex was the only mutual thing we agreed on without doubts attached. I would say satisfying our sexual needs is something we cannot avoid since we agreed on making his babies.
But then, I don't want him to have the slightest doubt about me. “I do mean it when I say, I want my people defeated," I said with a serious tone, staring at his eyes with fierce intent.
He squints his eyes, deciding whether or not to believe me. I didn't know convincing a dragon would be this much difficult. I should have come prepared.
“What should I do to make you believe me?" He moved his other hand up to my belly, pressing down on it gently.
“It has been two weeks since our agreement and you are not pregnant. That is enough for me to have doubts in your capability," he muttered with a cold voice.
“Two weeks is not enough for a woman to get pregnant for a dragon. I do not know how your system works or whether our seeds are compatible to make babies. What if it is impossible?" I questioned and his mood changed.
A frown creased on his face, revealing his anger.
“Then why waste my time if it is impossible? I can burn you to ashes right now without thinking twice, so you better be wise with your choice of words," he grumbled coldly.
My hands curled up to a ball from his threat. Fear took over my system but I tried not to show it. Fear was only a sign of weakness.
“I will try my best, your Majesty," I mumbled and he freed me from his grasp, leaving the bathhouse instantly.
After he left, Larissa stepped in with my clothes in her hands.
“My lady, please I will proceed with your dressing." She went on her knees, looking pitiful like a dog.
An image of seeing the dragon king on his knees before me flashed through my eyes. The imagination was glorious and it filled my heart with pride. The kind of power I would have if the dragon king worshipped me, I would be unstoppable.
Fueled by the desire of my imagination, I lifted Larissa's chin and made her look up to my face.
“How do I get pregnant for the dragon king?" I asked.
“It is almost impossible, My lady. Many have tried but none has succeeded. Only the true bride of the dragon king can carry a dragon foetus," she responded negatively.
“So you mean there have been other brides?"
“Yes, all of which were burned to ashes after their conception period exceeded. His Majesty won't hesitate to burn you alive if you fail to meet up to the task." A cold chill went down my spine after hearing her words.
“You said it is almost impossible. That means there is still a chance to get pregnant. Do you know any means I can use to conceive?" I won't let myself get burned alive by a dragon. It would be disgraceful.
“Perhaps, there is. I am not too sure but there is a witch at the North wing of the palace. She might be of help to you." A spark of hope lit up inside me from what she had revealed, giving me the strength to pursue further.
“Take me to that witch, Larissa," I muttered, determined to achieve my goal.
ZAMORA'S POVThe air was cold and felt a bit stale, and the passage was narrow. It all felt like no one had come in here in years. My fingers grazed against the stones that felt so rough. I didn't dwell on it and kept on moving forward. The sounds of my own footsteps were silenced by the darkness around me.“That's it, keep walking,” the voice whispered ahead of me. “Do not speak unless I tell you to do so,” it continued.Those words alone sent shivers down my spine. I wanted to ask for answers, to know who this woman was, and why she brought me to this place. But something in her tone told me she wouldn't think twice to disappear if I dare disobeyed. I had to force down my curiosity.The corridor sloped downward, each step taking me deeper and deeper into the heart of the palace. My wolf didn't like what laid ahead and thus began stirring inside of me, it was restless warning me that I was entering where I wasn't meant to be.Finally a dim light appeared ahead, a light, a silvery glo
ZAMORA’S POVFor a second, I couldn’t move. The image from my nightmare, his hand on my throat, the dagger slicing into my stomach, still burned in my mind. And there he was, sitting in the dark like a shadow given form, eyes still glowing faintly in that crimson color. He looked more like a handsome and harmless devil.My voice caught in my throat before I managed to speak.“I-I think so,” I whispered, though the tremor in my words betrayed the lie.His gaze didn’t shift. “You screamed like someone was killing you, or tried to kill you. Did you have a nightmare?” he said flatly, his tone holding no softness. “And with the way you're acting, I ask you, was it me?”The question sliced through me. He truly was the devil. He saw right through everything.“I..” My mouth went dry. “It was just a dream.”“Was it me?” he asked again, but this time, his voice was low, dangerous.I swallowed, gripping the blanket tighter. “Yes.”He leaned forward in the chair, resting his forearms on his knees
ZAMORA'S POV I stood frozen, watching the fight play out. Vladimir moved like he had been doing this his whole life; fast, fierce, and without hesitation. And truthfully, he had.He grabbed each rogue and tore them apart like they were nothing. It was brutal but also strange how thrilling it was to watch.Still, I couldn’t help but feel pure fear. I had never seen anyone so cold, so heartless. And even though I have heard countless tales of how terrifying and beastly he can be, this was the first time I had ever seen it with my own eyes.Then, out of nowhere, a chilling thought entered my mind:What if one day, Vladimir saw me as useless? As someone he didn’t need anymore?It would mean nothing for him to kill me, just like he did to them.I shivered again, my body tense. I couldn’t stop myself from gulping, trying to calm the fear that was slowly building inside me.My eyes flickered incessantly as I watched everything unfold. Minutes later, there was no rogue in sight anymore. Vlad
ZAMORA'S POV The feeling was surreal, and initially, I couldn't hold back my excitement. The help I needed had shown itself at the right time.I exhaled, my lips curled together. “I was kidnapped by someone,” I spluttered, my gaze still darting around. My voice was barely above a whisper as well for fear that I'd be heard by the rogues.“Where are you now?” He asked again, his voice wrapped with the urgency of it.“I have no idea. I'm currently hiding from some rogues hunting ferociously for me.“Alright. Try to keep calm and make sure they don't find you. I'll make sure to find you as quickly as I can,” he assured and I found myself nodding.His voice was warm, soothing too. It managed to calm my throbbing nerves.I parted my lips to speak again but it was too late. The mind link had disconnected. My lips pouted as I sulked a bit.I was left alone, and in silence. I couldn't afford to make noise lest I be found by the rogues who wouldn't stop searching for me.I could still hear the
ZAMORA'S POV"Let go of me, please," My voice was soft and weak. I had no choice but to beg for my life. I was desperate, just wanting to be free from the people who had kidnapped me.He laughed, ignoring my pleas. I could tell he enjoyed my suffering, the way I was begging to live. I couldn’t see his face, but there was something dark and evil in his voice.I heard his footsteps as he walked across the dry leaves on the forest floor, leaving me alone to die in the woods. Tears filled my eyes. I was alone, completely alone to face my misery. I gulped, trying to calm myself down and focus on escaping instead of giving in to fear.Suddenly, my stomach began to feel strange. At first, it was small, barely there. But then it got worse until I was holding my belly in pain.Was the wolfsbane already working this fast? Am I really going to lose the child growing inside me without ever getting the chance to meet it?I groaned in pain, hating my current situation. This was worse than anything
ZAMORA'S POV I shot to my feet, heart beating so hard I could hear it in my ears. My eyes darted around the room, scanning everywhere. Sweat formed on my forehead, but I forced myself to stay composed. If someone was in here, the last thing I wanted was for them to see fear on my face. No, I had to look in control. I had to feel in control, even if I wasn’t.But the room looked empty. Just me and the silence from every corner.“I don’t see anyone,” I told my wolf, squinting into the darkness, double-checking the corners, the edges, the gaps behind furniture. Nothing. Absolutely nothing.“It’s not about what you see,” my wolf whispered in my mind . “They are hiding, using an invisibility spell. Focus. Listen to their heartbeat, their breathing, their scent. You are not alone.”I felt fear take over me.I shut my eyes and listened.For a few seconds, there was only silence. But then I heard it. The faintest breath, it was controlled but there. A soft rustle of cloth. A scent that didn’