Kiss of Her Dragon (Dragon Guard Book 19) by Julia Mills

Author:Julia Mills [Mills, Julia]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2017-03-18T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eight

The air surrounding the Hallowed Circle was electrified as intense emotions flowed freely from all factions. Annie’s eyes burned from the bright sparks of magic flashing in the light of the full moon as the male bears continued their taunts and threats. Working hard to keep from losing her temper, the soon-to-be Matriarch bit her tongue and stared at her mate. It wasn’t Brannoc’s skill that was in question; what had her nerves fraying and the butterflies in her stomach dancing the merengue was not knowing if the male bears were going to play by the rules.

Reaching the end of her patience, Annie was just about to stand up when an eerie silence fell over the meadow and out walked Jackson Frazier, standing tall and glaring at his brother. For once in his life Noah had the sense to look repentant, even if he didn’t mean it, and shut up as his older brother and the leader of the male bears took his place in the center of the Hallowed Circle. With a genuine smile toward the Elders, he asked, “Niamh O’Bairne, will you please join me?”

Standing, the Matriarch gave a stern look to the crowd of males, who by their mere presence were breaking the Law of the Ancients, then turned toward Jackson, gave a single nod and a smile, and walked down the stairs and onto the dirt pitch that had been readied for the Fight for Dominance. With her shoulders back and her head held high, Niamh began. “Let us pray.” She looked up to the sky. “Dear Mother Ursa who gave us life, blessed Universe who gave us a world in which to live, Goddess of All from whom every living thing springs forth, and the Heavens where we hope to spend eternity with our loved ones who have gone before us, we gather here on this night, under the full of the moon, to witness a test of true champions. Please bless these men, Noah Frazier of the Golden Bear Sloth and Brannoc Deóireach, Guardsman of the Blue Thunder Clan of Dragons, as they put forth the best they have to offer to win the right to sit beside your chosen Matriarch and Keeper of the Magic of the Ancients, Annalissa Olivia O’Bairne. Together, not only will the Matriarch with the victor lead the great Bear Nation, but he will be responsible for its wellbeing, its growth, and its prosperity. Protect and guide us all. It is with the utmost reverence and praise we call upon you this evening and give thanks for your divine guidance.”

There was a long moment of silence. Annie could feel the respect and admiration everyone in attendance had for not only the deities, but also for her grandmother. Tiny tendrils of trepidation tickled up and down the young bear’s spine. Worry that she wouldn’t be able to lead as well as her ancestors had. Fear of abject failure in the face of those who put their lives in her hands.

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