Born to Rule: The Dragon Queen のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 31 - チャプター 40

Mira’s POVI made my way to the ballroom, where my mother, Marina, and Cora were surrounded by color swatches, ribbons, colorful clothes, servants and event planners. They were working hard for my birthday ball.“I have no idea what I’d do without you,” I said honestly, stepping into the chaos.Queen Veronica smiled. “It’s a pleasure. Besides, we’re enjoying ourselves.”I looked at my mother. She was so beautiful, graceful, wise, and kind. Everything a good queen and mother should be. I sincerely wished I could be more like her.I kissed her cheek, and then I was pulled into a warm group hug by Marina and Cora.We sipped juice and nibbled on pastries while reviewing decorations and dress options.“Oh!” Marina clapped her hands. “We have a surprise for you. Tomorrow, we’re hosting a small family gathering in your private garden.”“With special guests,” Queen Veronica added with a soft smile.“Who?” I asked, curious.“Your mate and his parents. Long overdue to meet your mate’s family, do

Alexander’s POVI was in my study, as always, buried in paperwork—the dull weight of royal duties pressing into my temples. The North Kingdom never slept, and neither did my responsibilities.I tried to mind-link Liora to check how Mira was, and honestly, to spot-check on Liora. Recently, she had started disappearing, and whenever I asked about her whereabouts, she'd give me some sloppy excuse—that she was either having fun in her bedroom or out buying ingredients for spells. It was suspicious. Even though James confirmed she hadn’t placed the snake in Mira’s bedroom, I still had my doubts. Liora tried to frame Mira’s sister-in-law for the deed, but once Elena was trailed, her life turned out to be painfully repetitive and boring—just endless dress shopping and beauty maintenance. She didn’t strike me as someone even remotely capable of putting any kind of plan into motion.After a few attempts, Liora finally answered the mind-link. "Prince, anything I can do for you?" "Where are you

Mira’s POVThe next day began like the one before—with training. I met Diana on the grounds just after dawn, and James joined us not long after, hiding behind the excuse of “guarding the future queen.” I didn’t mind. I was far too focused on pushing my limits to question anything. Something had shifted inside me. I felt that my movements were sharper, my body more attuned, like every cell in me was working in rhythm with something bigger. Fire no longer resisted me—it moved as if it were part of me. Objects trembled and moved when I looked at them, lifted with a thought only. My magic pulsed like a second heartbeat beneath my skin.Diana watched me, arms crossed, pride unmistakable in her eyes. “It often happens around the twenty-first birthday,” she said. “Your gifts intensify. It’s like your soul finally grows into your power.”After training, I took a long, cold shower, letting the heat leave my skin and clear my thoughts. I changed into a cream blouse tucked into navy pants before

Mira’s POVMy heart was drumming restlessly, as I would soon meet the parents of my mate, and I was too thrilled to see Alexander.My mother stepped forward just as Queen Ariana entered the garden, and the two of them embraced like they had known each other a lifetime. Queen Ariana’s raven-black hair tumbled in glossy waves over her shoulders, shimmering under lantern light. Her dress was a stunning masterpiece of midnight and gold, elegantly hugging her body. She looked strong and soft at the same time, dangerous and kind, powerful and humble.When her gaze moved to me, something in her expression softened. She stepped forward and wrapped me in her arms before I could even speak. “Oh, here is my daughter,” she said, her voice so warm and certain that I felt warmth spreading through my body. “I always dreamed of having one. And now, the Moon has given me you. You are stunning, and I cannot wait to know your heart.”The tightness in my chest cracked like glass under heat, shattering

Mira’s POVI woke surprisingly without a headache, though I remembered I had far too many goblets of champagne last night to calm my nerves. The rest of the memories rushed back, and my cheeks burned as I recalled how shamefully I’d tried to seduce Alexander… and how I cried after he rejected me.“Oh, you were so sexy trying to mate with him. The mate has lots of self-control,” Asfar teased. I covered my face with a pillow, groaning in shame. What would he think of me now? And what had Alexander wanted to speak about yesterday?Unfortunately, the answers to those questions had to wait — my morning schedule was already packed. I had a quick bath, closing my eyes for only a second… and there he was. The memory hit me — my hand sliding lower, brushing over his crotch. He had growled, his eyes dark with hunger, and I had felt his erection swelling under my soft touch. I snapped my eyes open. There was no t