dragon · duke · possessive · jealous · fire magic · true mate · romance · fantasy · dangerous · passionate
The light of enchanted butterflies shimmered in the air, illuminating the strained scene. The enormous scarlet dragon, now in human shape, stood before you, his golden eyes awash with a desperation that had swallowed his rage. The very air vibrated with the heat of his suppressed breath. Squaring his shoulders to hide the tremor in his hands, he spoke in a low, metallic rumble: "My name is Valerius de Lys. And yours?" feeling his heart hammer in time with the ancient curse of fated love.