Page 45 of The Dragon and Her Thief
Kelsey’s eyes fluttered open. She turned her head and met Mythia’s gaze, smiling.
“That was something.” Capturing Mythia’s hand, she pressed a kiss to it. “At first, there was slight pain from the bite, but then it immediately went away. I can’t describe it. I felt as if I were high, floating with the clouds.”
Mythia nodded, entwining their fingers together.
“There is one more step, my love. We need to completely seal the bond now while the enzymes are still working through you.” Her mate would be weak for just a little longer before the strength of Mythia’s dragon energized her.
Mythia sat forward and grabbed the box that was on the floor. She opened it and removed a small silver dagger with a pearl handle. It was handed down to her by her mother, and had been in her family for centuries.
Kelsey’s eyes followed her movements.
“I will cut my finger, and you will drink the blood. This will seal the bond.”
“The bite of a dragon, the blood of the dragon…” Kelsey murmured as she reached out to place her hand on Mythia’s heart. “And the heart of a dragon. Forever will I be yours.”
Mythia paused and stared at Kelsey.
“How do you know that?” It was the ancient vow dragons were to say to their mate at the completion of the claiming ritual.
Kelsey looked up at the ceiling and frowned. “I don’t know. It just came to me.”
Mythia nicked her finger with the dagger and sat it down as Kelsey turned to her and opened her mouth. Mythia slipped her finger inside to allow Kelsey to drink from her open wound. Kelsey’s hand came up and held onto her wrist.
Her mate held her gaze while she sucked Mythia’s finger.
“Now I am to say those words to you, mate,” Mythia chuckled. She was going to have to concentrate hard, because the sensation of Kelsey sucking the blood from her finger was turning quite erotic. “Kelsey Rose. The bite of a dragon, the blood of the dragon, and the heart of my dragon. Forever, I will be yours.”
“And I yours,” Kelsey replied, releasing Mythia’s hand. Her body arched off the pillows as a cry tore from her lips. Her flower fell from her hair and disappeared in between the pillows.
Within minutes, the change was done.
Their bond was sealed.
The dragon was officially bonded to her thief.
“Mythia,” Kelsey moaned, a blush creeping up her neck and spreading across her cheeks.
Mythia inhaled, taking in the aroma of her mate’s arousal.
“Will this intense need to be with you ever go away?” Kelsey questioned.
Mythia waved her hand over Kelsey’s body and the dress disappeared, leaving her naked. She got rid of her clothing as well. Now that they were officially mated, the need to have each other would increase.
“It will never go away, my love.” Mythia rolled herself on top of Kelsey and settled into the valley of her legs. Kelsey groaned and wrapped her arms around Mythia’s neck. She began kissing Mythia’s neck while rotating her hips. Mythia took hold of her chin and forced her to look her in the eyes. “I took a vow to pleasure you. Now let me keep my promise.”
Kelsey stood on the stairs of the castle and waited next to Mythia, who was staring off into the distance.
“Maybe they aren’t coming,” Kelsey said to break the silence. Her nerves were getting the best of her. According to Sascha, Jasper and the others were coming to try to take her back. She had made Mythia promise she wouldn’t hurt anyone.
“They are near.” Mythia closed her eyes and went still. Kelsey wasn’t sure what she was doing.
Sascha stood on the other side of Mythia. The older woman had immediately congratulated them when she saw the mark on Kelsey’s shoulder.
Kelsey was still in shock about the amount of treasure Mythia had collected over her entire life. The woman had knelt down before her and offered everything she ever had in hopes that she would accept her.
Kelsey had witnessed the slight fear in Mythia’s eyes as she waited for Kelsey to answer. It was the most vulnerable she had ever seen Mythia. If she hadn’t already realized she had fallen in love with her, she definitely would have fallen in love with her at that moment.
After they had consummated their mating, Mythia had conjured a new outfit for her that wasn’t as revealing. The dress’s bodice was fitted and low-cut, but the skirt flowed out and billowed around her ankles.
