The Sacrifice: a Dark Dragon Fantasy Romance (Her Monstrous Boys Book 1) by Emily Shore

Author:Emily Shore [Shore, Emily]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2023-08-31T18:30:00+00:00

28

Queen of the Ash Court

QUINTESSA

Oh, there are absolutely far worse things than being the prized pet of the monster kings.

Despite how Eyn-Amaru folded the robe around my body, smothering some of the embers, more have traveled to my hair, lingering like a glowing crown. Drago offered many other servants as my personal attendant, but I insisted on Eyn-Amaru. Smiling, I nod a thank you, glancing at her eyes of a deep, mahogany to contrast the gray half-bird skull. She may not say much, but her features often show that twisted smile.

Drago follows us into the tower room. He doesn’t need to lift a finger to light all the lanterns and the chandelier suspended far above us. I’ve come to understand the fire obeys according to his will. As much a part of him as his scales. I love how some shimmer upon his rock-hard chest, exposed to his sternum from his own robe. If he has a greater dragon form, he hasn’t revealed it to me. Yet.

The flames illuminate Qora who hovers near the window. Guilt twinges inside me because I haven’t spoken to her much these few days. And she won’t leave the castle. Not even to follow me outside where I explore the grounds. We haven’t spoken about what happened to her, what she felt.

As he passes by me, the dragon king rubs my bottom, and I clench my thighs on instinct. And throw him a mischievous smile. After all my years of walking through life numb as icy bones, I’m not starved for touch. I’m addicted to it.

A servant bearing a platter of meat and fruit follows Drago to his bed where the king sprawls out, propping his head on one hand. After dipping a cut of ham into berry sauce, he circles his fingers, gesturing the servants to me. I’ve learned not to be self-conscious. If he wants me naked, I’ll be naked.

As soon as Eyn-Amaru urges me toward the massive stand-up mirror, another servant relieves me of the robe. Hundreds of little embers flicker upon my body, seeming to sprout from nowhere. Except, I always know when they shine brightest. Earlier after breakfast, Drago announced he was treating himself to an early morning dessert. My laughter had turned to moans when Mayce and Kyan held me down, so the Dragon King could feast between my thighs until I screamed loud enough to attract all the servants. He took me on the table, and I screamed louder when the flames spiraled high and set one of the tapestries ablaze. Ever since, the embers have acted like tiny passengers riding upon my skin. They’ll fade in a few hours.

“Oh, Jinxy,” I giggle at the little fox chasing his tails on the other side of the room. He’s grown plumper over the past few days thanks to some good meals. Much to the chagrin of the god-kings, I brought him to the healing pool. It didn’t take long for his fur to grow back.

I’ve grown, too.

“Is this really necessary?” I ask Drago as he plucks a few grapes and toys with them between his fingers.

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