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Under the Dragon's Protection Chapter 54
Sussane hadn't stopped crying and justifying herself, even though no one was blaming her. That is why when Lily suggested a salon tour before tomorrow's wedding for the bride and maids of honor, Iris and Sussane quickly agreed. The events had been tiring for everyone in their own way and so they knew a spa massage was necessary. But also because Sussane needed to calm down and she didn't want to spoil Iris' once-in-a-lifetime happiness. And that is how the girls found themselves getting relaxation treatments in the spa first and then all sorts of beauty treatments to look top-notch the day after. It was almost midnight and the girls were almost done, Sussane's nails were in finishing touches, as was Lily's pedicure, while Iris finally stood up arching her back after the last herbal facial she had had. Their stomachs grumbled, announcing how long it had been since they ate before leaving for the spa and they didn't even eat properly due to all the tension. Now the girls were standing
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Iris took a deep breath and tried to control her nerves as Clara fixed a pretty garland on top of Iris' freshly curled hair. Sussane hastened to put a thick, long wild-rose necklace on her shoulders and Lily fixed the foliage bracelets on both of Iris' wrists. "Don't you look gorgeous? Reminding me of when I once wore all of these for Nate!" Clara exclaimed, standing back and examining their handiwork. "I remember I was so little, Mom said the same to you when she dolled you up for the Matrimonincipere ritual," Sussane spoke nostalgically. "Lucky you, at least you've met your mother," Lily muttered under her breath though everyone, being super-sensed, heard her. Clara sighed and then picked up the peach blush-on to add some natural blush to Iris' cheeks as she scolded the other two girls, "As much as nostalgic you both might be feeling due to recent circumstances, I know none of you wants to ruin Iris' big day. So let's focus on our bride and Alpha Queen." Iris was being unusually
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?This chapter contains elements of ritual animal sacrifice and pagan rituals and mentions of blood. The reader's caution and discretion are advised? "The Groom and Bride may now enter the ring and let the ritual begin." The priest in a floral tunic and a foliated tiara announced. Iris stepped into view simultaneously as Dom and their breaths hitched at each other's sight, just as much as everyone present's heart stopped for an instant in anticipation of the wedding of the millennia. Dom was showing off his chiseled upper body that had toughened over time and emitted the general dragon heat that could melt everyone watching. Iris, on the other hand, looked nothing less than a pagan goddess of nature with her loose curls flowing with the mild island breeze as she, too, showed off her upper body except what the wrapped strapless foliage top covered. Both of them were wearing ancient markings on the visible naked backs of their bodies as they advanced slowly toward each other, holding
Under the Dragon's Protection Chapter 57
It had been days since Matrimonincipere, the first pagan-ish ritual that meant the wedding had officially begun. And now everyone was so busy doing this or that with the preparations for the next event, which was that day in the evening. The Nuptias-in-Mari ritual, which means 'the wedding at sea'. Dom and Iris had been given separate discussions about what to expect, what to do, and how to do it for this ritual. Water was the first of the elementals that were supposed to gain Şekileus' blessings. Only the future Alpha Kings and Queens go through these elemental rituals before the mating and wedding ceremonies. The past two days had been on a very different level for Dom and Iris. Their newfound link had been in continuous use as they made sure to mess with each other from afar. Just like this very moment, when Iris had gone to shower for the day and announced it to Dom quite explicitly through the mind-link, making Dom get up immediately and plan to shower as well to make the scal
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The girls and boys both took Iris and Dom, respectively, to shower, change, and get ready for the feast that was being prepared for them. But in fact, they were all so excited to hear what had happened in the night on the lonely raft at sea that they gained Şekileus' immediate blessings so soon. "So you just talked about your tiaras, fished, and went to sleep? That's it?" Sussane asked dubiously. "Umhm. That's right! Though I believe if we could get pneumonia we would've, with the rain and cold breeze and our weird ritual robes." Iris tried to laugh at their disappointment. "Why does it feel hard to believe? And why do we feel inclined to believe that you are keeping something from this tale?" Freddie asked dubiously. "You can believe whatever you want to believe, but I have already told you the whole truth. Maybe if we had more time at the sea, something that you were all expecting would've happened but not yet." Dom explained, trying not to laugh at their disappointment. "Just l
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"Dom, just because we are supernaturals, doesn't give you the right to keep climbing when your wife is stuck!" Iris huffed and wiped the sweat from her brow for the nth time as Dom looked back down and laughed teasingly before continuing his hike. "Seriously, Dom, isn't the reason to do this ritual to help each other, in the first place? Dom!" This time he didn't even look back, only stopped to sip from his water bottle and resumed the tiring hike. Iris glared behind him and tried to free herself, 'Ugh!' It all began a week ago when, after the fire at the feast, the atmosphere was so tense that no one had any idea how to get things back to the cheery celebratory side. A few humans and vampires were dead and many more were injured, among which was the young 'wedding cake bakery' manager, Miss Kate, whom Dom had saved. The question that seemed to be nagging him, as he had discussed with his father, was the reason behind her being there at all. 'What was a bakery manager doing in a f
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?This chapter contains elements of Pagan rituals, proceed with caution? As soon as the couple had entered the temple vicinity, the wedding priest rushed to the couple smiling and congratulating them. The maids dressed in pagan Earth-themed costumes and flower tiaras on their heads, took the couple's hiking gear and sweaty jackets and then led them into separate temple chambers to change and get ready for the second part of the ritual. To their surprise, Clara and Nathaniel awaited Iris and Dom respectively, in their respective chambers to ready them like the two rituals before. As soon as the maid left, Clara squeaked, "Eeeeh, I am so happy for you guys! And even happier that, after everything, Nath and I have been allowed in here to do the honor of helping you guys get ready." She had initially opened her arms to hug Iris but seeing her soiled form reeking of forest and whatnot, decided otherwise, concluding, "I am gonna hug you after you have had your bath. For now, just take co
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'Nubendi in Aerem', which translated directly to 'Marrying into the air', was just as literal as it sounded. The third elemental ritual of their wedding. Dom and Iris were led to separate chambers to rest while all the members of their family rushed up and down Mount Matrimony to ready the mating grounds for the second last elemental ritual. In no time, Iris and DOm were being woken up and rushed to get ready for the ritual. Dom was once again given a loose robe to hang on his hips and cover his lower half as Nathaniel drew the same symbols on his naked back for the fourth time. Iris' top, on the other hand, had strips to hold it in place this time, and her skirt was of mesmerizing white net strips that rustled in the slightest wind. Their hairs were left to flow as tiaras were fixed on their heads, much more firmly than before. With a deep breath and a sign from the wedding priest, Dom and Iris were led to the mating ground, on the highest point of the mountain summit. Dom helped
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"Daddy, watch out!" But before Dom could duck, a ball of snow flew into his face and then Iris' laugh rang through the chilly morning. "My turn!" Dom laughed louder wiping his face and threatening, "Now, watch out!" He threw the two balls of snow in his big hands, one at each of his girls. Purposefully missing his daughter, making her sweet laugh ring in the crisp morning air. "Mommy, I need more!" Little Marie called out, making Iris temporarily lose concentration and head towards her daughter to create a bunch of little snowballs for her to throw. That's when Dom sneaked behind his wife and masterfully pulled back her neckline to drop a handful of ice down her back, making her shriek and run inside, "Dom! You'll pay for this." "You wanna make snow angels?" Dom offered his daughter who still stood bewildered at what had happened and why had mommy suddenly stopped helping her make more snowballs. She nodded enthusiastically and laid on the snow as Dom joined her and the two str
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[Warning: This chapter contains an account of childbirth. Readers are advised to proceed with caution.] Dominic walked haphazardly through the emergency field hospital that had been set up by the witches to help the wounded in the war. "We need more people, just give the order and the women can come to aid." Nathaniel was trying to keep up with Dom's pace and convince him. "I cannot allow them to be on the battlefield when I promised their men that their women, children, and elderly would be safe at all costs." Dom looked around at his people, some lying motionless on the makeshift cots with missing limbs, some lying on the ground groaning because there was nowhere else to go, awaiting medical and magical help. "I am not asking you to order them to be here or break your promise. Just give the women a choice. Let the ones who volunteer come and help us get these brave people back on their feet. The war isn't over just because Waai is dead." Nathanial was persistent. Dom suddenly st
