She didn’t seem like a bad person, but Aysling no longer trusted anyone in this place. However, she had no other option.“Thank you so much,” she said again and began walking with the woman supporting her. “Wait a moment!”She stepped back and picked up the small pouch with a few coins.To her mate, this was the value of her devotion and love—just a few coins.She had traveled so far to find him, leaving her home and family behind in this hostile, unfamiliar world, only for him to humiliate her like this.But she would remember.She knew they would meet again. She would search for him to the ends of the earth, and Azura would regret this moment.She continued walking, staggering, her body and soul aching, until she reached Lady Petra’s house.*****Meanwhile, deep in a distant forest, Azura arrived at the spot where he was supposed to meet his younger brother.He could have gotten there faster in his Dragon form, but he rarely transformed.His size and presence were far too conspicuou

Aysling had a hard road ahead to reclaim her place as the rightful mate, but for now, she was simply heading back to the inn. To her relief, the kind Mrs. Petra had genuinely helped her without deceit.“Aysling! Where have you been? The innkeeper told me you didn’t return after you left for work yesterday!” Charlie exclaimed as she nearly bumped into him upon entering the room.“I… had something to take care of,” she replied, too embarrassed to look him in the eye.Charlie gave her a once-over. Her clothes were tidier, but there were concerning signs, like the bandage around her neck and her overall disheveled appearance.He sniffed the air. There was a strong herbal scent clinging to her, but underneath it was something oddly familiar about her natural scent.“Charlie, please, just drop it. Don’t ask me any more questions. When you left to handle your business, I didn’t ask you anything either,” Aysling said, trying to deflect his curiosity.“I want to leave this place. I need to get

Meanwhile, in another part of the palace..."Is that so?" Lea motioned to the woman massaging her shoulders, and the maid stopped immediately.Lea walked out of the pool filled with warm, delicately perfumed water, her naked body soon covered with a sheer robe. Her long red hair fell wet against her sensual hips."Yes, Your Highness. It was difficult to confirm the information, but apparently, His Majesty wanted to secretly bring a new concubine named Aysling—a girl from a brothel."The housekeeper of her castle, a slender and regal woman, lowered her head respectfully as she delivered the news.Anything concerning the Emperor had to be known by Lea, especially if it involved another woman."And you're saying that now, by coincidence, Prince Charlie has shown up with a woman of that name?" Lea lay down on a divan covered in plush cushions, half-naked, letting her hair be dried.Her piercing blue eyes analyzed every detail."Yes, Your Highness. One of the maids we have as a spy told me

“Azura…” Lea dared to speak his name.“I’ve accompanied you long enough. I have important court matters to attend to,” he interrupted, standing abruptly and immediately throwing everyone back into tension.Lea watched his back as he walked away, her inner dragon roaring with murderous intent.Only a fool wouldn’t notice how much Azura was favoring that maid—and right in front of her!She knew he didn’t love her.No matter how powerful the damned spell her mother had cast on Azura as a child, she wasn’t his true mate. And though no one had figured it out yet, she had always feared the day his true mate would appear and jeopardize her plans.It couldn’t be that little woman—it simply couldn’t!*****BAM!Azura slammed the door to the room in anger but then took a deep breath.For the first time, he decided not to be a complete bastard.He walked forward with measured steps, brushing aside the white tulle curtains that separated him from the enormous canopy bed in his private quarters.A

"Wait... wait, that's too rough, your scales..." she said, her voice trembling as she stared at the tail inching closer, almost as if it had a life of its own, nearly brushing against the sensitive skin of her inner thigh."Are you scared now? Why don't you just say what I want to hear then?"Azura braced his elbows on either side of her head, gazing closely into her enchanting violet eyes, which he adored.Now they looked a little fearful, and for the first time in a long while, the thrill of the game sparked within him."No, I won’t say it. Let me... go," Aysling said, suddenly sounding much less confident.That tail was dangerous!It wasn’t as large and heavy as when he transformed into his full beastly form, but even in this smaller version, it was no less aggressive or lethal!"I’m known for being quite cruel, little bunny. And if I decide I want to stick my hard tail into this tight little pussy of yours, I’ll do it. Since you don’t want to tell me who you belong to, I’ll have t