Born to Rule: The Dragon Queen
The priest asked Dorrin, “Dorrin Stormborne, as mate of the Dragon Queen, do you swear to always protect and love your Queen? To rule fairly alongside her, guide and support her?”
“I swear,” said Dorrin. Emotion flickered across his face before he removed his robe and placed it on me. “As a robe covers you, you will always be protected by me,” he added ceremonially. His voice dropped, softer, meant only for me. “I love you now and forever.”
My chest tightened painfully. I nodded, unable to speak, trusting him with everything I was.
We extended our arms, and the priest sliced our palms, the sting sharp and grounding. Our hands joined, blood mixing, warm and real.
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