Lahat ng Kabanata ng TAMING THE BEAST: HER LITTLE PET: Kabanata 131 - Kabanata 140

Meanwhile during the full week that passed, at the hidden facility, life had begun to settle into something gentle for Drake and Elaina.Elaina woke each morning to the chirping of birds instead of loud bells from the palace. There was no uncomfortable smell of wet stone walls like they were in a cell, the air was always cool and scented like flowers from the numerous flowers planted around. She didn't have to sleep on alert or wake up with fear that someone might attack her, a life that she had grown up with and learnt the hard way. She felt like she had left those problems behind and life was almost perfect now.Drake adjusted far more quickly than her, his seasoned experience as a dragon king contributed to it; he easily connected with people.He trained with the young men and teenagers daily; dragons and dragon-bloods alike, learning restraint as much as strength. Children followed him everywhere, fascinated by his quiet presence and patient answers. Elders nodded at him with app

Darkness had become Xavier’s closest companion. It was not the comforting kind that brought rest, but the oppressive kind that pressed against his chest and crawled beneath his skin. The dungeon cell where he was kept was carved from fortified stone that ensured that he wouldn't be able to use magic, multiple defense spells were also placed on the steel bars and he could feel goosebumps whenever he got too close. He knew all the details because he was the one who built it in the first place. It was meant to hold hardened criminals, magicians especially. Xavier had made it full proof and never knew that he would be the one being locked inside. It was so flawless, he couldn't break out of it himself no matter how much he tried.How infuriating and degrading! He scoffed and hissed repeatedly.Xavier impatiently paced the narrow length of the cell, only the sound of his boots scraping against the grimy cold floor could be heard. He was disgusted by the place, a person of his standing s

Night settled gently over Havenwood, the cool air blew softly like gentle caresses of a mother putting their child to sleep. Another week had passed and Elaina was feeling much better especially after practicing the tones over and over again to perfection.That night she wasn't restless, she sat on the edge of her bed, fingers idly tracing the carved patterns on the wooden frame, she hummed from boredom as she was not yet ready to call it a night. Suddenly a knock sounded at the door and she looked up in surprise. “Come in,” she said softly.Drake stepped inside, closing the door behind him. He looked more at ease than she had ever seen him, his shoulders were relaxed and his expression less on alert. The constant tension that had followed him since captivity had finally begun to loosen its grip and it pleased her greatly.“What are you doing here so late, I thought you would be asleep by now” she said and got up to hug him.“I couldn't sleep and I was bored. Probably because I miss

Xavier racked his brain for a way out of the cell but no ideas was forthcoming. He doubted the king would let him out soon and he was growing impatient. Did he really have to bow for the king and admit he was wrong before he would be let out?His pride wouldn't let him to no matter how much he tried. To him, that was the same as letting Alfred gain control over him and that was simply out of the question.The cell door open a guard came in with his miserly plate of food. Xavier was already disgusted when he saw it, it looked like leftovers thrown at beggars on the street. He always ate like a king in his manor so how could he be reduced to this?“There is no need bringing that here, I am not eating that trash” he dismissed and looked away.Unfortunately his stomach did not agree with him because it let out a fierce growl in protest. The guard heard it and scoffed, “Looks like your stomach needs the trash” he mocked and brought the food closer, there he slid it through the small openi

Drake chose the open clearing just beyond the living quarters of the facility for his training ground.The ground there was firm and flat, it could accommodate all of them as they counted up to fifty, Elaina included. When he had first told them of what he wanted to do, all the youths had indicated interest, they were eager to fight for their place in the kingdom after being forced to hide for years. Drake was impressed by the turn out and picked the break of dawn for them to assemble everyday. When the sun was not out yet and their bodies were still full of energy, Drake called it the perfect time for peak productivity. They stood in a loose semicircle before him. Some shifted nervously, others stood too stiff, their anticipation barely contained.Elaina stood among them as well, she usually woke up to practice the harp so the timing wasn't a big deal to her.She could feel it even before Drake spoke, the energy that was waiting to be tapped. These people bared their pain and strug