Song of Smoke: A Dragon Shifter Romance (The King's Series Book 1) by Jillian James

Author:Jillian James [James, Jillian]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-08-20T23:00:00+00:00

Two hours later, I’ve eaten, bathed, and am standing in front of a luxuriously outfitted closet on a private floor of Sarvos’ own residence. It’s opulent and comfortably furnished in shades of white and gold that he seems to favor.

I study the dresses that are hanging and try and select something appropriate for this gathering. I have generally chosen somewhat modest gowns since my arrival in Ruarden. As humans spend most of their time below ground, fashion has veered towards coverage and warmth, allowing for daring necklines in some cases, but never much more than that.

Dragon women are exponentially bolder in their willingness to bare their arms, their backs, stomachs, and even their legs if the selection of dresses available is anything to go on.

And tonight, I choose to be bold.

I pull out a beautiful gown of deep orchid that is fitted tightly in the bodice and flows beautifully to the floor. A large slit on the side runs up to the top of my thigh and reveals a scandalous amount of my legs with each step I take. The neckline dips low along the swell of my breasts and the back of the gown cuts down to just above my rear.

I leave my hair down and wild and dab some lavender-scented oil on my wrists, forgoing any maquillage or jewelry. I feel pagan and beautiful and powerful - and just the smallest bit nervous as I wait for my escort.

As soon as the small knock sounds, my stomach jumps into my chest. I smooth a hand over my hair and check that everything is staying where it ought to in my dress before turning the knob and opening the door.

“My lady, I’ve come to accompany you to the throne room,” a young man dressed in polished gold armor murmurs from the hallway. He’s dark-haired and light-eyed, like Odin, and his face is open and friendly.

“I’m ready,” I say, mostly to myself, although he nods in acknowledgment and extends his arm in invitation to follow him out.

“What’s your name?” I ask quietly as we walk together.

“Viridis, my lady,” he says and shoots me a small smile over his shoulder.

“Viridis,” I repeat, and he nods. “Are there many people down there, Viridis?” I ask.

He chuckles before answering and the light, happy sound helps dispel some of the tension in my chest.

“A fair few, I’d say. He’d just begun to call them to order when I came for you.”

“Do they know what’s happening yet?” I wonder out loud and fluff out my skirts as we reach the bottom of the stairs. The deep thrum of voices from the throne room reaches all the way back here, and I can feel the vibration in the floor as we walk.

“That you’re to take the oath? No, not yet.”

My footsteps falter a bit at hearing him acknowledge out loud what is about to take place.

He turns to glance at me and his blue eyes hold mine for a moment with a warm smile.

“A lucky guess.” He shrugs.

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