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village back together. A gap in the wall would only add more worries. They didn’t need

to worry about
cortans
and mountain
graels
coming into town.

“I’ll shield the village tonight.” Meagan stepped forward. At least it would use up

some of the extra energy and let her rest later.

“The whole village?” Camilla looked at her.

Meagan smiled at the woman’s expression. It was a mix of disbelief and

uncertainty. Meagan was certain the woman thought she’d lost her mind. Camilla

couldn’t know how much power was already coursing through Meagan and the effect if

was having. Meagan would have probably done something similar just to use up a bit

of energy. She hadn’t given herself time to think about anything other than getting to

the vault. There hadn’t been time to think about even the basics of being a
Tiria
.

Walking through the village, she glanced around and the sight of destruction

depressed her. There were complete streets where the highest standing wall was no

taller than she was. Fires seemed to be burning everywhere. Smoke irritated her eyes.

She knew the acrid smell permeated clothing and hair. Ash seemed to float in the air

and landed on the sleeves of her maroon shirt and face. The gray stuff smeared into

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dark streaks. By the time the last fire was put out, Meagan was exhausted. The effort of

holding a shield around the village had taken some of the edge off the power, but she

could still feel a bit of strange energy bubbling inside her. It had been a long night,

though and she was more than ready to get some sleep.

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Jaeson Ro’Shan strode into the large main cavern of the lair he shared with his

dragon. He walked around searching for Samiel. As much as the dragon irritated him at

times, he’d missed him. The dragon wasn’t in sight, but Jaeson knew Samiel was in the

lair somewhere. He could feel his bond mate’s energy within their home. He walked

past the large golden and black bed to an opening in the red rock wall. Black and gold

jewels embedded in the rock caught the light of the fire in the round hearth in the center

of the room.

Looking into the large room, he saw a blue dragon rolling around in the large

bathing pool. Jaeson smiled and leaned against the rounded opening. He’d love to go

over there and jump into the water with the gorgeous dragon, but knew he’d ruin

Samiel’s enjoyment of his bath. Jaeson hadn’t been able to discover why the dragon was

so sure that he’d hurt anyone who got too close to him in dragon form. It had been a

struggle just to get the dragon to bite anywhere other than at the wrist. Jaeson knew

from a few remarks that there was some incident with a female in his past. Getting the

tight-lipped dragon to talk about it had been impossible to this point. Jaeson was

determined to get the full story and change the dragon’s view, but it was going to take

time.

He let his eyes linger on the glittering metal lamp stands around the pool. If the

large dragon hadn’t taken up so much of the deep pool, Jaeson knew the jewels

embedded in the bottom and sides of it would sparkle in the light. Samiel did like the

flash of bright metal and jewels. In that way, he was the typical dragon most people

imagined. The dark blue dragon splashed and rolled in the water which flooded over

the rim of the tub.

“How was the meeting with the other dragons?” Jaeson asked, deciding the

dragon’d had more than enough time to play on his own.

The dragon flipped in the water. A dark, black cloud surrounded it as it moved

beneath the water. The cloud tightened into a man-size oval before dissipating and

Samiel’s golden body glided through the water. His skin gleamed and muscles rippled

as he stroked to the edge of the pool.

Jaeson pulled his shirt over his head and dropped the deep blue material to the

floor. He let his eyes flick over the man swimming toward him. That hard body was too

tempting to resist. Pulling off his boots, he watched Samiel fold his arms on the rock

rim. His golden hair hung around his shoulders, the ends curling. Jaeson would like to

see it a bit longer. The blue strips continued in an undisturbed arc along the sides of his

head to the ends of his hair. The green crystal in Samiel’s earlobe was almost hidden by

the hair, but he saw the glint of it amid the wet strands.

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Taking off his pants, he walked to the edge of the pool and dived into the clear

water. He surfaced and turned to find Samiel’s dark brown eyes locked on him. The

dragon could look intimidating at times, but the smile on his firm lips promised

pleasure.

Aside from the irritation over the dragon’s refusal to show his strength during their

sex, this side of their relationship had always been good. The heat had flared between

them on sight and even after years still burned hot. Jaeson stroked forward in the water,

eager to touch Samiel.

Putting a hand on Samiel’s shoulder, Jaeson tugged his bond mate close. He

brushed his lips over the dragon’s lips firmly but didn’t deepen it even when the other

man’s lips parted.

“So tell me about the meeting.” Jaeson brushed his leg against Samiel’s in a slow

deliberate tease.

“For the most part, normal. A few villages requesting aid, but there was a request

for us to check on two isolated covens of witches. Apparently they’ve been out of

contact with the rest of the sect for months.” Samiel nipped at Jaeson’s earlobe.

“Any sign that the witches are in genuine danger?” Jaeson tensed. He didn’t want

to chance any witches being taken if it was possible to prevent it. If they were in danger,

he and Samiel would need to leave soon.

“No word of any danger. The witches who sent the note don’t know of any attacks,

but they need to know what’s preventing the others from contacting them,” Samiel said

and hooked an arm around Jaeson’s waist, dragging him closer. “They don’t have the

extra witches or wizards in the area to do it themselves now. They’re short because

they’ve sent some of their people to help a sister coven in another region.”

“Good, I’ve been waiting for this all day.” Jaeson slanted his mouth over Samiel’s in

an aggressive claiming.

Samiel didn’t remain passive for long. His tongue drove into Jaeson’s mouth on a

growl. Jaeson loved that harsh sound and wished Samiel would relax his control a little.

He wanted to feel the strength of his lover, to push each other’s control. With regret, he

knew that wouldn’t happen. Not tonight.

Jaeson arched his hips against Samiel’s hips. He felt the hard length of the dragon’s

cock. He reached between them and circled his fingers around the thick shaft. He

stroked the length with a sure grip. Tonight, he wanted to watch Samiel find his

pleasure. The dragon tensed and his arms tightened just a bit. Jaeson met the brown

eyes of his lover.

“Jaeson.” Samiel’s voice rumbled in a low warning growl.

Jaeson smiled loving the sound and the fact that the dragon felt such an intense

reaction to the light touch. “I want to give you pleasure.”

Samiel shook his head firmly. “It’s been days since we’ve been together. I want you

too much. I want us to come at the same time.”

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Jaeson nipped at Samiel’s lips. That sounded so good. He had to admit that the idea

had definite merit. Tonight, he didn’t want to be fucked. As good as the dragon could

make that feel, Jaeson wanted to fuck.

“All right, but tonight the choice is mine and I want you beneath me.” Jaeson

smirked ready to hear an argument from the large man in front of him.

A soft laugh rolled from Samiel’s smiling lips. His eyes burned with heat and the

heady musk of the dragon’s arousal surrounded Jaeson, spurring his own desire higher.

Samiel’s hand slipped down Jaeson’s back and his nails pricked against the skin of his

buttocks. Jaeson drew in a sharp breath at the aggressive move. The dragon was using

his claws. Samiel knew how much that excited him.

“If you’re going to be on top tonight, you’d better get started or I’m going to be

sinking my teeth into you as I ride you.” Samiel’s teeth parted, shining bright white

against the brown gleam of his skin. Those four teeth looked and were sharp, more than

capable of fulfilling Samiel’s promise.

“You’re not riding me tonight.” Jaeson laughed.

Now that he had control and the dragon’s attention, he wasn’t giving it back. He

licked his lips. He loved the feel of the water and fully intended to take advantage of

the warm, sensuous flow. Using just a bit of magic he altered the pool, raising the floor

in the small area so that their feet touched the bottom and the edge came to about waist

high. While he was at it, he created a jar of lube. He wasn’t taking the chance of hurting

his lover.

“Bend forward a bit, Samiel.” Jaeson drew his hand down the dragon’s side firmly.

Samiel leaned forward. He braced his elbows on the stone surrounded the pool.

Jaeson opened the lube, glad that it wouldn’t dissolve. He didn’t want to move

anywhere right now. He smoothed the lube around the tight muscled ring. Pushing a

finger into the clinging tissues, he spread the slick lubricant. Samiel’s back arched and

the muscles tightened as Jaeson pressed, finding the rounded gland. Jaeson grinned, but

he was glad that the dragon couldn’t see it. The expression would have pushed at

Samiel’s control. He was tempted to keep stroking his fingers over that sensitive spot

until Samiel came, but his own needs pushed at him.

He reached around and gripped Samiel’s cock. He stroked the length a few times

before reaching lower and gently squeezing the heavy sacs. The move brought a growl

to Samiel’s throat. Samiel shoved back against him. Jaeson rubbed his cock against the

entrance. Jaeson pressed forward, drawing in a hissing breath as the muscular passage

tightened around his shaft. Samiel’s hand touched Jaeson’s thigh. Jaeson tensed as that

large hand gripped, pulling him closer.

“Not slowly.” The two words seemed to be ground between the dragon’s teeth.

Definitely not slowly. Jaeson kept control only until his hips touched the taut

muscles of Samiel’s buttocks. He withdrew and rocked forward again. His hand stroked

Samiel’s cock as he pumped into him. Jaeson felt his balls pulling tighter and his blood

pounding through his veins. He was going to come soon. His muscles tightened. He

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stroked Samiel’s cock faster. Samiel tensed. His body shuddered as he came. Jaeson

kept pushing into the clenching grip. Sizzling sensation shot through him. His body

jerked as streaks of white hot sensation exploded. His muscles felt heavy as he slowly

pulled back. As soon as his cock slipped free, Samiel turned.

“Now, it’s my turn and I want to take this to somewhere a little drier,” Samiel said

and swept his eyes down Jaeson’s body.

Jaeson moved to the edge of the pool and levered himself out of the water. He could

feel his body stirring to life. His mind easily supplied images of just what Samiel might

do from restraining him to a slow, grinding fuck. The man might irritate him at times,

but they had trust and friendship. He could work with that and solve the problems they

had now and in the future.

* * * * *

Samiel looked at the wall being rebuilt by the men of the village. Even before they’d

landed, he’d known staying at the lair last night had been a mistake. The destruction

wrought on the small town weighed on him. He knew there had been a fierce battle

here last night. He didn’t need the frowns and angry stares to know that they had sent

for help. Finding out why that message had never reached them would wait. He

suspected they’d been targeted by at least one Dark Sorcerer. The situation was

obviously bad, but he wasn’t going to make any judgments until he had more

information.

“With those big holes in the wall, I’m surprised we haven’t seen
cortan
or mountain

grael
carcasses. The area is surrounded by mountains and thick forests.” Jaeson was

looking at the huge break in the dark-gray-and-black stone wall.

“Where did they put the
merdanon
bodies? I didn’t see any as we flew over the

area.” Samiel frowned. Just from the destruction he’d seen, he knew there should be

more than one.

The brisk mountain air felt good. This area was so different from the desert area

where they lived. The beauty as well as the isolation drew him. Lush green trees

reached for the skies and he’d seen more animals as he flew over than he’d seen in a

week near his lair. He knew that no dragon had a lair in the area now, but he hadn’t

realized it last night. There had been one, but he’d been killed in a battle against a Dark

Sorcerer almost a year ago. Samiel couldn’t understand why no one had taken the area.