I thought I could wait out the trial period in peace, but Cassian's rut came early.Every month, high-tier dragons suffer a few days of agonizing torment. They absolutely need their mate's scent to soothe them, or they go feral.I stood in front of his tightly shut stone door and took a deep breath.It was my duty, a cold, contractual obligation. I pushed the door open.Cassian healed incredibly fast. His wounds from last night were mostly gone.Hanging onto his last shred of sanity, he gave me a mock smile. "What, not keeping your precious Kaelen company?"That sarcastic tone made me frown."I'm here to fulfill the magic contract," I said flatly. "If you don't need me, I'm leaving."Instantly, Cassian caved."Come here," he growled low.Before I could move, he stumbled toward me himself.Pitch-black dragon horns materialized on his head. A thick dragon tail whipped out and wrapped tightly around my waist.He yanked me into his arms and buried his face in my neck, inhaling my scent hun
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