The Draglen Brothers - DRAKEN (BK 1) (23 page)

“You’re just the most beautiful woman
I’ve ever seen.” He leans and gives me a kiss. “You are my future
wella. You should feel comfortable, and if you don’t, you know I
can be an ass, as you call me.” He gives a wicked grin. He turns
towards the crowd, raising both arms, but not letting go of my
hands.

“SILENCE!” He waits as it gets quiet.
I feel even more on display. I try to push back away. I feel warmth
behind me. I turn, and see his mother standing there. She comes and
stands on the other side of me, holding my other hand with both of
hers. I feel a sense of calm coming over me. She smiles at me, and
I can see Showken’s grin all the way. The music stops, everyone is
now looking at me and Draken. I just want to hide right now,
really. I can’t believe he did this.

“My Future wella does not feel
comfortable,” Draken says. “And I don’t like that. This party is in
her honor, right, Father?”

“Yes, my son.” Draken’s dad speaks,
shit, I should never have told Draken, he overreacts.

“I think that my future wella should
be greeted properly, but I sense some resistance. Know that I will
take it personally if she continues to have this feeling, someone
will be punished,” he says, and the silence is scary. Then out of
the blue a women yells out.

“I think you have chosen wisely, my
Prince. And I wish you happiness. May I present your future wella a
gift?” She bows. I’m freaking speechless. I don’t want
gifts.

“Yes, you may,” Draken says. His stare
is cold. The woman makes her way up to the front and kneels before
us, holding a golden ball.

“I bring this gift to you, future
wella to Prince Draken, heir to the throne of Cortamagen. I give
you a golden ball for your firstborn,” she says. What the hell, I’m
not pregnant. These people are crazy. Who gives as a wedding gift a
golden ball for a child I don’t have?

“That is very generous and thoughtful.
You were the first to speak, you are rewarded with coming to the
table and sharing a meal with me and my family. Come,” he says,
gesturing her to the table. She walks up, bowing before his mother,
Draken, and me; I don’t like this, I really want to leave now. It’s
not long before the steps are full of all sorts of gifts, jewels,
fruit, caged birds, garments, perfumes, oils, flowers, wine and
many other things I can’t name. Draken turns to me, kissing me.
“Your eyes are beautiful, Princess, feel more comfortable?” he
says, looking at me.

“No, I can’t believe you just
threatening everyone if they did not greet me. Draken, they
probably hate me more now.”

“Princess, this is how it’s done. I
give a command and it’s followed through. I don’t care if they
approve, but respect will be given. Now let’s eat.” I just stare in
disbelief, turning to see more gifts being presented. This is
crazy.

“Cess,” Draken’s mom calls my name.
“My son is right, and if you have a disagreement, never in public.
We have much to discuss. The ceremony will be in the next two
passing stars. Oh, you don’t understand that. How can I say, almost
60 days,” she says, urging me to the table and Draken is right on
my heel. I can feel his heat. When we make it to the table,
suddenly a man yells out. “You disgrace my family, my daughter,
Prince Draken Draglen!” he growls.

Who the fuck is that? Who calls me
out, in my land, in front of my family and my Princess? I see all
my brothers stand, and Domlen moving closer to this man. I don’t
know him, yet he seems familiar.

“Ledo, don’t hasten your death,” my
father says, coming forward. “My son has chosen another, we are
grateful for your offer, but we will not be accepting Velca into
this family.” My father stands like the king he is, I stand next to
him, and I see all my brothers are coming forward.

“Your son dishonors you with that
HUMAN!” he yells. I growl, and my beast wants out. The people began
to scatter, knowing anything could happen.

“You need to leave before-”

“Before what? You kill me, you already
have. My daughter will never be with another. She loves him, and
you bring another to our land? Death would be easier than to see
this kingdom fall into the hands of your son.”

“TAKE HIM AWAY NOOOOOOW!” my father
commands, making the walls shake, and the people cry out in fear,
knowing his wrath can touch many. “THERE ARE WORSE THINGS THAN
DEATH AND YOU WILL LEARN THEM!” My father turns and leaves, I’m
sure to get control of himself. My mother follows him, as she is
the only one who can calm him down. I watch the man yell as he is
being taken away. I see Domlen follow. I know he will administer an
instant punishment that only he can do. I turn and see my Princess
standing by the table, shaking. I go over to her and put my arms
around her. If anyone thinks he will scare her and get away with
it, he is mistaken.

“You okay, Princess?” I say. She keeps
her head down. I place my hand under her chin and lift her head,
and see tears. “No, don’t cry, Princess. It will be fine, I
promise.”

“Draken, you had to make the people
like me, now a man comes in here yelling about me. I don’t belong
here, please take me back to your room. I don’t want a party,” she
says, removing her head from my hand and lowering it. I growl
loudly. I turn to my brothers who can all see that Princess is
crying now. They all come and surround her.

“Cess, you belong here, and we just
started the party. Father will be back, if you leave it will only
make him feel bad, so please stay and party, dance, okay?” Showken
says. Her face is all red from crying. I’m so pissed; this must
have to do with the other I was supposed to marry. She steps into
my chest.

“I feel like I’ve stolen you, Draken,
I don’t want to be a home breaker.”

“What? Cess, you’re not breaking
anything,” Hawken says.

“Come dance with me, please?” I say.
She looks up at me and I fall even more in love with her. It’s her
party and she is worrying about someone she doesn’t know. I will
handle this tomorrow, first thing. I will party tonight. I lead her
down the stairs, and a circle is formed for us as we
dance.

“Draken,” she pleads

“I’m not taking no for an answer,
Princess, so get ready to dance for me, now and later,” I say,
winking. I loved that dance she gave me in the tub. I want another
one tonight. She smiles as I start to move, arching a brow at her.
I will make my Princess smile, and tomorrow it will be hell for her
tears at the party, no one makes her cry. I see her body beginning
to move with the beat. I grab her from behind and pull her in to
me, placing my hand on her back, and she falls right in, bending
and dipping in front of me. My Princess is a very good dancer, that
is good, because dancing is such a huge part of my land.

“Draken, you know music is my
weakness, but thank you for dancing with me now, and later,” she
says, making me want to take her now. Her eyes are beautiful, and
they say she’s mine. My brothers take the floor, taking partners
and the floor fills up as we dance. I see my parents come back, and
my mother smiles at me. I know she has calmed him. When my father
is angry, lots of innocents can die. I dance, taking Princess with
me as she turns into me, grinding, sliding her hands down my body,
lifting her leg and wrapping it around me as I dip her. I love
seeing her like this, dancing is her element. It always calms and
relaxes her.

“I can’t wait for you to dance later,
with no clothes,” I say in her ear whispering. She closes her eyes,
feeling the music. We dance for another two songs before she is
finally laughing and having fun. My brothers make sure to dance as
sexily as possible. Especially Layern, he is the best dancer. I
look for my sister; she is sitting watching me and Princess. I hope
she is not going to give Princess a hard time. She has been the
only girl in the royal family for a while. I turn my attention to
Princess as she is having a good time. I hear the applause, as she
shows off her moves. I also see the men smiling, wishing they could
have her, well not even in their dreams. She’s all mine.

“You hungry?” I ask. She shakes her
head no.

“I want to dance longer, you can
really dance, for being an ass,” she says, laughing. This is how I
want her, happy, not tearful.

“Dancing is a part of us, we all
dance, but I’m sure you see Layern’s dancing skills exceed all of
ours, and I see you keep up with him very well,
Princess.”

“Yes, I see Layern is good, but I may
not be able to keep up with him, as he more than likely can dance
all night.”

“I can do things all night besides
dancing, would you like to see?”

“Hmmm, Draken. Are you trying to get
me away so you can have your way with me?” She smiles, and I feel
so good with her in my arms. I love the touch of her soft skin, her
smell is intoxicating and her love sustains me. I’ll do anything
for her, even get her home to have a wedding with her family and
then do one here. She deserves two weddings.

“Yes, I want to take you from this
room and make love to you, can we go?”

“We haven’t eaten yet,” she says,
giggling.

“Oh, you want to eat now? Okay, I will
have food waiting in the room, come,” I say. I glance at Showken,
and he nods and looks at a servant, making sure food will be
delivered before we arrive. I nod to my brother. I start dancing
out of the door with Princess, I see my mother blow me a kiss and
my dad give me a nod.

“Draken, you made me feel so much
better, I love dancing, and you knew what to do. Thank you.” She
places her hands on my face and gives me a kiss. I’m going to
ravish her in the room. We begin our walk there. I escort her
through the garden. The flowers are swaying with the music. I smile
because Princess’ expression is priceless.

“Draken, when you say everyone dances,
does that include flowers? I’ve never seen anything like this. It’s
so magical here, I see why you love this place,” she says as she
moves back and forth.

“It’s magical with you, and I would
have given it all up for you, because you are my magic, my smile
and without that I would be lost. I can’t believe I even considered
anything else with you, I was a fool, but not any more. I’ll never
stop loving you, and I hope you will grant me the privilege of
having your love,” I say, knowing my words are true. She came here
for me, and she will always come first.

“Draken, if I ever doubted your love,
your willingness to die, though foolish, pushed away any questions
I had. I love you, too, and I’m hungry now.”

“Okay, I will get you there quicker,
close your eyes.”

“Why?”

“Please, Princess. You and all these
questions,” I say, waiting for her eyes to close. When she does, I
immediately teleport us to my room, using one of my
powers.

“Wow, how many powers do you have?”
she asks. I smile and walk around her slowly, taking in her
body.

“I have a few, nothing that can’t be
discussed later, Princess. I would rather show you other things,
okay?’

“I - okay.” I walk her to my balcony,
and there awaits a table of choice meat, fruit, vegetables and
desserts.

“Draken, that outburst at the party
was about, your, umm, other bride-to-be,” she says, choosing a
handful of grapes. I walk over and pull out her chair. I need to
explain some things to her.

“Princess, yes, the outburst was about
that, but I’ve never met her. In my land, usually the wella, or
bride, is chosen only for the one heir to the throne. The reason is
to ensure the legacy continues. Then I met you and fell in love. I
had no idea that if an heir falls in love with a human the
possibility is that she is a Key. A Key is what keeps the portal
open, from here to earth. I know you don’t understand all of this,
but if you just trust me, I will explain more every day until you
get it, okay?” I say, hoping she kind of gets it. I’m not sure. I
still have to do an official proposal, so I will get started on
that once she’s asleep.

“I don’t understand, but I’ll trust
you, do you think the other woman is really pissed?”

“Oh, I’m sure she’s not happy, but
she’ll have to live with it, because you are my Princess forever.”
I lean in for a kiss.

“Oh, Draken, we need to go back home
to plan my wedding there, I need my father to walk me down the
aisle. Besides, D has to be there for me. I need to know, will all
your brothers and parents be at the wedding?”

“Of course, they can travel just fine.
I will have it set up that we go back in a few days,
good?”

“Good. Now, I’m going to get me a
piece of this strawberry cake,” she says, diving right in for
dessert first. The night consists of food, making love, talking and
more lovemaking. When we finally fall asleep, I make a mental note
to prepare her proposal for tomorrow. I smile to myself, as I have
an idea in my head for my Princess.

Last night was great. My ex-fiancé’s
ex-soon-to-be-father-in-law crashed the party, and his outburst
interrupted the celebration, but once it was under control I had
fun. I can lie in this bed all morning. Wait, Draken is not in
here. Where is he? I sit up, and really get a look at the room. The
bed is huge, no dressers in the room, but a seating area and an
entire wall of books. This is definitely a man’s room; I do like
the purple and gold color scheme. I need to take a bath, but I’m
sure walking is going to be a problem again, Draken did not let up
last night. I hear the door open, and he walks in, all smiles. I
can’t help but feel butterflies when I see him.