All Chapters of Dragon's mate: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

Elizabeth stayed in the shower as long as there was hot water. She liked hot water for as long as she could remember, it always had some sort of calming effect on her. This time though, not only did she want that therapeutic effect, but she also wanted Henry to freeze in there. She could not do anything else to him anyway, so this little thing was to count, right? She pulled on his sweats and shirt that were way too big for her even though she was of average built and height. She had to roll the top of the sweats a few times to stop them from falling. In the cabinet, she found a spare toothbrush, and she helped herself with it as well as she helped herself with his shampoo and soap.

The landscape in front of the cottage left Elizabeth breathless. It was like a postcard scene, a wooden house, the stone path to the lake surrounded by trees and bushes. Sun was high, and ray beams were reflecting on the water surface, creating a beautiful sight. It all looked like a small piece of heaven right here in front of them. “It’s breathtaking,” Elizabeth whispered, not wanting to disturb this perfectness in any way. She turned around herself and faced Henry eye to eye, still holding the rolling pin in her hand. Henry’s posture was tense, but it was obvious that he was giving his best not to look like a threat. “Liz, before I do what I am about to do, you have to know something. Under no circumstances will I be able to hurt you. It’s physically impossible for me to do you harm. Your safety and well-being come first for me. Do you understand?” “Is that why you kidnapped me? To keep me safe?” she mocked. Henry took one deep breath and asked: “What if I told you that I am a

“This is all too much,” Elizabeth groaned and leaned back in the armchair, putting her hands on her face. She took deep breaths, trying to collect her thoughts, but everything she heard from Henry was becoming confusing fog in her head that she had no desire to chase away. “Relax, Liz. Everything will be ok.” Henry spoke softly, knowing that even his voice was starting to have a calming effect on h

Elizabeth felt ashamed after her little episode, as she called it in her head. She rarely cried, and she had never cried in front of another person. She sniffed a little, and after untangling herself from Henry’s embrace, she went to the bathroom to blow out her nose. She hated that her reflection showed her nose and eyes a bit red, but she felt good, light, and easy... like a rock was lifted off he

Beautiful morning sun shining through the window was what woke Elizabeth up. She has never in her entire life felt so good, refreshed, and well-rested as this morning. A smile crept upon her face when she realized the position they were in. They were spooning, and she was a little spoon. She had never been a little spoon before, and it felt good. She felt safe and warm, protected. His arms were all