"I had my own matters to attend to. Don't expect me to be trailing your every move," Marienne retorted.“And what things did you have to tend to?” Visenya inquired, her voice tinged with curiosity. “I haven’t seen you since you left my room this morning,” she speculated.“Don’t worry about me and wh
Sarai, Caspian, and Synora sat around the dining table, eating their evening meal. It had become customary for them to sit in silence, consumed by their dreary thoughts."You are getting a lot better in the kitchen, Sarai," Caspian expressed warmly, breaking the silence."Hmm... I'm glad you think s
"As I said, maybe he feels guilty about the other night?" Marienne proposed."Lucian? Feel guilty?" Visenya scoffed at the idea. "The only emotions he seems to know are anger and hatred. Perhaps, he just didn’t like doing that with me... he always tells me how unappealing I am.""And you believe him
Lucian's restlessness consumed him as he paced his bedchamber, his hands pressed against his head in a desperate attempt to maintain control. That little piece of fabric was the only thing keeping his untamed dragon blood at bay. It was a small but effective fix that subdued his insatiable addiction
"Despite what you may think about me, I am not stupid," Visenya confidently asserted. "I know your wants... your needs... and more importantly, I know that I'm the only one who can fulfill them. So, perhaps, you and I can reach our own arrangement."Lucian abruptly rose from his chair, advancing tow
"How he handles his slaves is his business," Lucian snapped back."No, it is your business," she countered, her words laced with a challenge. "Are you not the Emperor Dragon now? Is Lazarus above your command?""Fine," he spat, his frustration clear."I want your word... that you'll personally overs
His face contorted in ecstasy, a mixture of pleasure and relief washing over him as he finally found the release he’d been yearning for. With a satisfied sigh, he pulled out of her, collapsing on the bed beside her. She took that as her cue to get up and hastily put her clothing back on, while tryin
Visenya gently placed the breakfast tray down on the table just outside Lucian's bedchamber and gave his door three swift knocks, expecting a response.... Silence.Undeterred, she knocked again, this time with a hint of urgency.Still... no sign of movement from the other side of the door.With a m