Releasing the Dragon: Myths and Legends, Book One by Stacie Simpson Page B
Authors: Stacie Simpson
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finally came, I couldn't believe it was real. I
felt happier than I would ever deserve, but at the same time a pang
of sorrow struck me deep in my soul. My last spark of hope had been
snuffed out. The dragon may have been rumbling, but this morning he
still slept sound as ever. If claiming my mate couldn't end the
curse, then I feared nothing ever would. The only solace I had left
was having Serafina by my side for as long as the fates
allowed.
I brushed her hair away from her face and she
stirred in her sleep. Even through the pitch black in the room, I
could see the outline of her soft, delicate features. She really
was the most amazing creature I had ever seen. Under the covers I
ran my hand lightly down her back and over her thigh. Her hips
pushed back towards me, her body responding to my touch even in her
sleep. I reached around to her abdomen and pulled her into my lower
body, enjoying the feel of her naked flesh pressed against
mine.
Slowly I eased her from her slumber by
placing kissing along her neck. As she woke, she titled her head
back giving me better access. If she only knew how badly I had
wanted to sink my fangs in her tender throat last night. The blood
pulsing in her veins called to me, tempted me with its sweet scent.
I'd nearly given in to the impulse dozens of times, realizing too
late that it had been far too long since I last fed. An oversight I
needed to remedy but had no idea how. Taking blood was such an
intimate act that I had never drank from another male and now I
couldn't imagine sharing the experience with anyone but
Serafina.
She turned to face me and I kissed her softly
on the lips. "Good morning beautiful."
"Good morning yourself." She smiled the
sweetest smile, filling my heart with joy. Her head moved around
like she was trying to see something through the darkness
surrounding us. "It's so dark in here, how do you find the
bathroom?"
"I have excellent night vision."
"It would take military grade night vision
goggles to see through this. How do you get it this dark?"
I reached over and grabbed a remote off the
table. Using the remote I turned on the entertainment system across
the room causing it to light up with a soft red glow. It wasn't
much light, but it helped a little. "I'm sorry; I don't have any
lamps beside the bed. The metal shutters are on timers set to close
just before dawn. Last night with the moonlight streaming in here I
didn't think about how dark it would be when we woke up today."
Her eyes blinked several times and she
focused on the clock that had lit up along with the entertainment
system. "Wow, we slept through half the day. I guess that's one
advantage of having light blocking shutters."
"That, and not bursting into flames," I said
seriously and she laughed like I was joking. I reached out and
tucked her hair behind her ear. "Are you hungry? I could order room
service"
"Would room service normally deliver out here
to the staff apartments, or is that just something they do for
you?" By her dubious expression she already knew the answer to that
question.
"Well, being the owner should have some
privileges or what would be the point? At any rate, I don't abuse
my power often and the staff members never seem to mind indulging
me."
"In that case I would love room service. I'm
famished after the workout you put me through last night." She
waggled her eyebrows. "Do they have waffles with peanut butter
chips?"
"I'm sure they can accommodate any request
you make, even if they have to resort to magic to make it happen,"
I assured her.
She laughed again then smiling said, "Well
thankfully we live in a magical castle surrounded by myths and
legends who might just be able to do that. I'd like a waffle with
peanut butter chips, sausage, and a big glass of orange juice if
they can swing it."
"That shouldn't be a problem, I'll make the
call."
I rolled off the bed to retrieve my cell
phone from my pants and call room service. As it rang Serafina told
me she was going to
felt happier than I would ever deserve, but at the same time a pang
of sorrow struck me deep in my soul. My last spark of hope had been
snuffed out. The dragon may have been rumbling, but this morning he
still slept sound as ever. If claiming my mate couldn't end the
curse, then I feared nothing ever would. The only solace I had left
was having Serafina by my side for as long as the fates
allowed.
I brushed her hair away from her face and she
stirred in her sleep. Even through the pitch black in the room, I
could see the outline of her soft, delicate features. She really
was the most amazing creature I had ever seen. Under the covers I
ran my hand lightly down her back and over her thigh. Her hips
pushed back towards me, her body responding to my touch even in her
sleep. I reached around to her abdomen and pulled her into my lower
body, enjoying the feel of her naked flesh pressed against
mine.
Slowly I eased her from her slumber by
placing kissing along her neck. As she woke, she titled her head
back giving me better access. If she only knew how badly I had
wanted to sink my fangs in her tender throat last night. The blood
pulsing in her veins called to me, tempted me with its sweet scent.
I'd nearly given in to the impulse dozens of times, realizing too
late that it had been far too long since I last fed. An oversight I
needed to remedy but had no idea how. Taking blood was such an
intimate act that I had never drank from another male and now I
couldn't imagine sharing the experience with anyone but
Serafina.
She turned to face me and I kissed her softly
on the lips. "Good morning beautiful."
"Good morning yourself." She smiled the
sweetest smile, filling my heart with joy. Her head moved around
like she was trying to see something through the darkness
surrounding us. "It's so dark in here, how do you find the
bathroom?"
"I have excellent night vision."
"It would take military grade night vision
goggles to see through this. How do you get it this dark?"
I reached over and grabbed a remote off the
table. Using the remote I turned on the entertainment system across
the room causing it to light up with a soft red glow. It wasn't
much light, but it helped a little. "I'm sorry; I don't have any
lamps beside the bed. The metal shutters are on timers set to close
just before dawn. Last night with the moonlight streaming in here I
didn't think about how dark it would be when we woke up today."
Her eyes blinked several times and she
focused on the clock that had lit up along with the entertainment
system. "Wow, we slept through half the day. I guess that's one
advantage of having light blocking shutters."
"That, and not bursting into flames," I said
seriously and she laughed like I was joking. I reached out and
tucked her hair behind her ear. "Are you hungry? I could order room
service"
"Would room service normally deliver out here
to the staff apartments, or is that just something they do for
you?" By her dubious expression she already knew the answer to that
question.
"Well, being the owner should have some
privileges or what would be the point? At any rate, I don't abuse
my power often and the staff members never seem to mind indulging
me."
"In that case I would love room service. I'm
famished after the workout you put me through last night." She
waggled her eyebrows. "Do they have waffles with peanut butter
chips?"
"I'm sure they can accommodate any request
you make, even if they have to resort to magic to make it happen,"
I assured her.
She laughed again then smiling said, "Well
thankfully we live in a magical castle surrounded by myths and
legends who might just be able to do that. I'd like a waffle with
peanut butter chips, sausage, and a big glass of orange juice if
they can swing it."
"That shouldn't be a problem, I'll make the
call."
I rolled off the bed to retrieve my cell
phone from my pants and call room service. As it rang Serafina told
me she was going to
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