Alpha Dragon
"It is a treasure, and we collect treasures. Only a pure female has a chance of becoming a Dragon's true mate. Eileithyia, Hera's daughter, took that possibility away. Drakon loved her, but killed her out of jealousy and rage that she could never become dragon."
The story depressed me even more, but I figured I'd better learn it all so we would have no need to speak of it again. "Tell me of the curse."
Bastian looked away, his voice low, "One hundred thousand years. We choose a bride every one hundred years. Love her, cherish her, and lose her. I do not wish to speak of the curse. I have many years with you. We shall enjoy each one." He turned back and I saw the sorrow he tried to hide.