The air was hot and sticky as we gathered by the border getting ready to hunt. I wondered if I should show Selwyn up front just how powerful I really am. I know he would never fear me but I wanted him to trust me. I also wanted to be able to trust him and his pack. Reya was clawing at my mind to get loose and protect her mate at all cost. I wasn’t about to shift right here in the center of the warriors. My dragon is not exactly small. I also knew that Selwyn and his wolf Maxim have a driving need to keep me safe so I couldn’t be reckless in my rage against the cats. I didn’t want him getting hurt because of me or my magic. Still I wanted to let Selwyn know that I can handle a good fight. I turned to him and whispered,” I have to warn you my mate that in a fight my looks change and my power is unsettling if you have never seen it. I don’t want to distract you while we hunt.” I could tell for a split second he was unsure what to expect but that he also agreed with me that the pack didn’t need any distractions during a full on hunt. He nodded to me and told me to show them what to expect. He gathered his warriors to make a circle around me so I could show them all how I was going to fight the cats. He explained to them what I told him but didn’t tell them I am a dragon. That was probably for the best for now and I was grateful. You never who could be a traitor within the pack. I already had my doubts about beta Ray and his loyalty to my mate. I didn’t want them to fear me. Selwyn walked over to me in the circle and kissed me and said,” Show us what you got my Rain.” I nodded my head and waited for him to back away from me. Electricity danced in sparks up my fingers and my eyes turned an electric shade of blue as I called the earth’s natural currents to me out of the air around us. I turned my gaze all around the circle and let each warrior see me as the electricity wrapped around my hands. Finally I looked at Alpha Selwyn and smirked. Then I let go of the currents and let him know we didn’t need to waste anymore time. I was ready to fry some kitty cats. He commanded the warriors to shift and then he shifted into his beautifully large black wolf. Letting Maxim take control for the hunt he lead the warriors into the forest beyond the border of the pack after the cats. For me I was going after the first cat that tried to set a trap for us. One thing I knew about cat shifters was the fact that they are fast but arrogant and cocky. This would be easy and fun for me. I ran at full speed following the scent of the cat while feeling Maxim thru the bond he has with Reya. I followed the cat until his scent started to become really strong then I stopped and took in my surroundings looking for the trap he set for the wolves. I noticed on the ground there were large metal traps with teeth that would catch a wolf cutting into his leg and trapping him. The cats believing the wolfs would be stupid enough to run head first into those traps. I moved very quickly and quietly until I was in the center of the traps and I waited until the cat emerged. He was a large mountain lion shifter and he didn’t even bother to hide himself. He must have assumed I was caught in a trap. He shifted to his human form standing over 6 feet tall and very muscular. I however was not impressed. My hatred for all cat shifters was so strong that no matter what he looked like I would end him. “ What have we here?A prize I will enjoy playing with before I rip you to shreds.” He said in a deep raspy voice. His face was scarred yet handsome and he looked menacing. He looked to be an older cat who had fought a few battles in his time. I smiled letting the electric currents from the air wrap around my hands and feeling my eyes change to electric blue. “ I am your end Kitty cat.” I said in a calm voice. Inside my rage was boiling but I needed to be quick in order to help Selwyn if need be. The need to protect my mate was very strong. I released the electric balls of energy in my hands very quickly and watched the look of surprise on the cat man’s face as he fell to the ground lifeless. I sent my power outside myself and made sure no more cats were around me. I quickly destroyed all the traps with my magic so no one would be hurt by them. I also was able to locate Selwyn after the traps all fell apart and disintegrated so I ran in that direction. It wasn’t long before I ran to the edge of a clearing where the warriors and Selwyn were in battle with a large number of cats. They must have planned an ambush thinking the wolves would be caught in the traps. I didn’t want to run into the middle of the fight because I didn’t want to distract my mate so I made my way around the edge of the fight picking off cats as I went and making sure not to hurt any of the warriors in the process. Being a dragon I was able to fight and keep an eye on my mate. You could say I was a true multitasker. My magic was very strong. My Alpha mate was a fighter like none I have ever seen. His wolf Maxim was lethal using his teeth and claws to rip the cats apart. I was proud to have such a strong mate. Even covered in blood he was magnificent. His wolf was the largest I had ever seen and I couldn’t wait to spend time with him. I fought my way around the clearing not letting any cat escape. This was not an option for me. Rage filled me as I glanced again at Selwyn and saw a large tiger shifter sneaking up behind him while he fought a mountain lion shifter. The rage grew stronger as I made my way to my mate. The mountain lion was clawing at Selwyn and landed a huge jagged cut down his side knocking him over into the path of the tiger. I knew I had to act fast and I knew I had to use a lot of dragon power to kill all the cats quick so I could heal my mate. He was fighting still but from the loss of blood I could tell he was getting tired fast. His energy was slowing leaving him and I felt that to my core. I wasn’t about to let anyone or anything hurt what was mine and Selwyn was mine. Instead of running to Selwyn I ran into the center of the fighting and focused all my power on the cats in the clearing. Making absolute sure the wolves wouldn’t get hurt I released massive amounts of electricity from my body making the air crackle around us. At once the cats all dropped lifeless on the ground. Selwyn looked up at me with shock. I ran to my mate who had just shifted back to his human form and was staggering my way. I threw my arms around him and kissed him grateful that he was only scratched and not dead. Cat shifters were a collection of all kinds of cats grouped into clans around the world and they were vicious. I hated them all. I scanned Selwyn’s body assessing the damage and placed my hands over the jagged claw marks from the mountain lion shifter. I released healing energy into him. Within seconds the wound healed and I poured some of my own life force back into my mate to help him heal even faster. He looked into my eyes with his deep blue ones filled with amazement and wonder and said,” You my beautiful mate are amazing. I can’t believe what I have seen here today. Let’s go home.” Then he kissed me deeply and called to the warriors. They stayed in wolf form as he commanded them to be secretive about me until he formally introduced me to the whole pack. He never revealed to them that I was indeed a dragon. He then told the warriors to go back to the pack lands. His two beta brothers waited for his command to them. Selwyn gazed at them and told them to meet him back at the pack house in his office. They immediately obeyed and took off in a run. It suddenly dawned on me that my mate was naked and very close to me. My body began to heat up and I knew that he knew from his sudden intake of air. A growl left his throat and I immediately clothed him in jeans and tee shirt along with some running shoes. I smiled at him and whispered “ Take me home my mate.” It was then that happiness filled me as I ran beside my mate back to my forever home.
The fight was over and I was beyond shocked and amazed watching my mate run at my side keeping up with me. Her strength and magical power was epic. I was the fastest wolf in the pack and the strongest followed by my Betas Ray and Rod. We were all headed to the pack house to wind down. I mind linked more warriors to head back to their posts and keep a watch out for more cats. I knew once Alpha Talis got word about this defeat for the cats he would retaliate fast. When we reached the pack house I threw open the door and headed for my office knowing it was time to fill the beta twins in on my mate. Sooner or later I had to let them know my beautiful mate was the last dragon in existence that I knew of. I could feel the hesitation from my betas as they followed me into the pack house. It was obvious now after the fight that Rain was powerful and almost like a mix between an elemental witch and a shifter. I noticed the way my mate seemed uneasy around Ray and that also had my curiosity up.
I laid down putting my back to Selwyn’s broad chest. He was so warm I couldn’t help but snuggle back into him. I could feel his kiss on my neck and my mind began to race. I knew what happens between mates but I’ve never done that before. Dragons never touched anyone except their mates. The inner dragon would never except anything less than that. Selwyn made me nervous always thinking about what if I did something wrong. Dragons were affectionate only with their fated mates which to the dragon inside me meant Selwyn was our treasure. I felt sleep take him under and I let my mind wander to the possibilities of the mating ceremony. Would he honestly want to be branded by dragon fire all over his body? I know he wants me physically and I know our animals are bonded lock tight but still my mind wondered if the man would want me just as much. Being a powerful dragon shifter with ancient magic was one part of me but I was still a young woman with a few insecurities inside. I knew I wasn’t ig
I ran at full speed to the end of the tunnel bursting free into the middle of the woods on pack land. I was hoping Selwyn wouldn’t be mad at me for not waiting on him but I knew I wanted to be done with this and it would be easy to capture and return Ray to be punished by his Alpha. I followed Ray’s essence in the air and ran to the border knowing he was already running straight for Jadeville to hide. I also knew that Selwyn would be displeased with me leaving pack land without him but I didn’t have time to wait on him or Ray would get away. I also knew I could sense any trap that might be waiting. Ray knew enough about me torealize my strength and magic by now. I was just hoping he wasn’t going to sell me out to the cats. I slowed down as I reached Jadeville and kept to the shadows. I sent my magic outside of myself seeking Ray’s essence in the air around me. It didn’t take me long to find what I was looking for as I walked down the quiet streets of the small town. I ducked into the
Selwyn’s POV I was beyond annoyed not knowing what my mate would do when she faced the cats and the witch. Ray would be easy to subdue by my alpha command. As I explained to Rain that I would end Talis the look on her beautiful face told me she had other plans. I had even used my alpha command on my mate knowing it wouldn’t work but I had to try and do all I can to protect her. If Talis killed her parents then he knew how to neutralize Rain and take her from me. That thought alone made my heart ache. That can never happen. I had just found her. She is mine! The mate bond was growing between us but I had a sinking feeling that Rain didn’t feel it the same or as strong as me because she wasn’t a wolf. I knew I would do what ever I had to if I wanted to keep her. I also knew I had to find out if anymore dragons roamed the earth. I wouldn’t claim her only to loose my mate later on to a dragon. I was beginning to think that I was not her fated mate as she was mine. Maxim keep pace with R
Rain’s POV I stood in the small clearing in the quiet forest gazing at the witch and waiting. Darkness surrounded us but my night vision was spot on. My mate was behind me along with beta Rod just inside the wood line but still concealed from view. I could feel Selwyn’s anxiety and determination but I couldn’t afford any distractions while facing the witch. I know what magic I hold inside me and I know how strong I am. I have never let arrogance cause me to get to cocky. My father had trained me from an early age on defense and strategy. My ancient magic I had to learn by studying the books my parents found for me and by trial and error until I perfected it. My eyes are glowing but that is all I am showing the witch just yet. I will let her make the first move and then end this little dance so I can destroy Talis. It took only a moment for the witch to throw a dark spell at me from her hand. It was meant to freeze me in place I could tell. For a few seconds I let her believe it worke
The night was quickly fading into early morning. I couldn’t believe the fight was over for now. My worst enemy was gone. Now I just had to focus on my mate and strengthening our bond, if my nerves would let me. I wanted my mate but I just didn’t know if he wanted all of me and not just my body. It was a debate that my mind just couldn’t stop going over. Reya also felt that uneasy feeling of maybe Selwyn wasn’t our treasure. If he backed out of the mating ceremony then Reya would never except him. If my dragon didn’t except Selwyn then neither could I. My body wouldn’t let me even if my mind still wanted to at that point. However I wouldn’t think about that now. I was to tired. I just needed some sleep and yes to be honest I wanted to snuggle up to my mate. The cold breeze still blew softly over our faces as we stood facing each other and waiting for Selwyn to decide what we should do next. I knew what I wanted to do but I would listen to my mate first. He didn’t know about my home
Selwyn’s POV The last two days have literally blown my mind. I was exhausted and I knew my Rain was as well. I could feel her tiredness through the mate bond. I knew she couldn’t feel the bond as strong as me yet, but I had no doubt that after I calmed her she would. Maxim was the happiest my wolf had ever been after finding our mate. He lay curled up in my mind content like a puppy. Rain slept snuggled in my arms after a few kisses and caresses. I was still wide awake thinking over all that happened. I was so glad Rain didn’t challenge my authority at any time in front of my pack. She was by far the most magical and powerful shifter I have ever met in my life. I am beyond thankful that the Moon Goddess paired her with me. For all her power, she didn’t realize that I could feel her every emotion through the mate bond. She was patiently trying to get to know me but I already knew her feelings very well. I was fast learning her quirks and her magic. I couldn’t wait to see my mark on her
Rain’s POV I was floating high above the clouds in my mind as I enjoyed being close to Selwyn. I sat on the corner of the oak desk in my father’s huge library listening to all my mate had to say about being with me forever. I was slowly falling in love with my mate. Now that I was definitely sure he wanted to be mated for life I was finally ready to be claimed by him. I was ready to claim him as my fated mate and show him my dragon. Reya had already decided he is our treasure. I have never shifted before but I knew dragons were not small so I wanted to shift while here at my mansion before we went back to the pack. I knew I wouldn’t be able to shift until I was claimed by Selwyn. The claiming is what brings forth the shift soon after. Selwyn smirked at me as he mentioned sending Rod back to pack lands. I smiled knowing he wanted me to teleport Rod alone but sadly I couldn’t do that unless I touched Rod. I raised up from the desk and began walking over to the door before