Surrogate of the Sleeping Dragon

*Ember*We ended our conversation long after the sun rose.I sat back in my gaming chair and daydreamed about DracoK4u’s muscular physique, cold yet somehow warm blue eyes, and the intricate dragon tattoo I’d seen peeking over his shoulder. I wondered if it extended all the way across his back. I’d have to ask him to show me next time.The dragon clock on my desk smiled at me, a wooden dragon curled around a round-faced clock. I picked it up, running my hand over the warm wood as I thought about running my hands over DracoK4u’s chest.It took several moments before I realized the time the clock was showing.“Crap!” I exclaimed, dropping the clock back on my desk and racing to the bathroom. I was already late for work.I hopped in the shower and scrubbed quickly. Well, as quickly as I could while thinking about DracoK4u’s hands on me, rubbing soap everywhere. I groaned, trying to push the fantasy away.“Late,” I reminded myself, turning the water from hot to cold to cool m

*Ember*I ran my fingers along the spines of the books feeling distracted the following morning thinking about my experience online with DracoK4u. I pulled my sweatshirt tighter around myself, shivering thinking about the intimate moment with my friend online where he helped me imagine he was in the room comforting me. I felt connected to him in a way I had never felt with anyone else. I grew hot thinking about how amazingly sexy DracoK4u was but my eyebrows furrowed as I suddenly remembered how I forgot that we had been on camera and I hadn't correctly ended the call. He had seen my glowing hands and there was no way I could try to disregard what happened. There was no way out of this, he had seen them. I remembered the way he reacted with shock and intrigue. Before he could say anything more though I shut my computer off and jumped into bed, sobbing myself to sleep. I had to remove myself from all five of my dragon forums, the safe space I’d spent years creating, because

*Kieran POV*Holding Ember in my arms was a thousand times better than I ever imagined, more than a dream come true. She felt soft and warm against my body. Her breath was sweet as it fanned against my neck. I couldn't help inhaling the sweet intoxication of her scent. As I carried her to her room, I couldn't help but feel a sense of completeness wash over me. I didn't want to ever let her go. Whatever she turned out to be, Ember was special, more special than she or anyone else realized. I was determined to find out more about her, what she was and where she came from. I couldn't wait to peel back her layers and discover everything about her. She was even more beautiful in person and I had to restrain myself from running my hands up and down her entire body. I stared at her, allowing my pupils to dilate and burn with fire as I began to use my ability to glamor her. I took in a deep breath feeling my power emanate from my eyes and heart as I commanded her, "Ember, I wa

*Ember***Kieran ran his hands down my thighs, parting them, finding me wet and dripping for him.“Mmm… nice, beautiful,” he murmured, leaning in and latching on with his lips.I felt fire from them, all-consuming fire.“Kieran…” I moaned, my fingers tangling in his thick, dark hair.His tongue flicked out, circling my clit, then delving inside me.I cried out and bucked beneath him, but my dragon was merciless. He sucked, nibbled, and added his thumb to bring me more pleasure.If I were ever going to spontaneously combust, this would be that moment.Instead, I threw my head back and came against his mouth, shouting his name. “KIERAN!”Kieran prowled over me and gave me a wet kiss, smiling like the cat who got the cream. “Just think how it could be, beautiful. You. Me. Baby…”Baby. *****I blinked my eyes open at that thought, frowning in the early dawn light that was spilling into my upstairs apartment. It was a dream after all.Groaning, I threw my covers o

*Ember*It took less than twenty-four hours for me to be swept away from Rowena and brought back to Kieran’s castle. Less than twenty-four hours for two bodies to disappear. Less than twenty-four hours for Rowena’s bills to be paid and for her to be slated for transfer to a hospital in Boston when she was in better condition.Nola was a bright spot in my new life. She was so excited that I might be a fire mage, I thought she might grow wings and fly herself.“And look here, see? Mages can heal! Not just, you know, fry people - I know that must kinda suck in most situations - but, you know, heal them, too! And there’s all sorts of other things you can do with your magic, it’s just sooo awesome!” Nola beamed, thrusting another book into my hands.There was already a stack of at least ten sitting next to my leather armchair. “How did you get a hold of all of these?” I asked, marveling at the collection.“Oh! He has ALL kinds of books. But he only had a handful about fire mages.