Ella - POV "Darcus, can you please try to be less tense? It's making me more anxious than I already am," I urged. He nodded and drew a few deep breaths, settling back on the couch beside me. His proximity was distracting but offered an odd sense of comfort. "Allow me to explain the dragon concept of mating. We are given a mate by the goddess Delphyne and can accept them as partners if we wish. However, if one partner does not wish to continue the bond, we can sever it with the help of witches. However, breaking the bond causes both partners to gradually lose their dragon abilities, and ultimately, the dragon dies. In some cases, both the dragon and the master may die prematurely," Darcus explained, reaching for a nearby blanket as he noticed me shivering, despite the warmth of the nearby fireplace. "Fascinating, but I'm a human, aren't I? So how can I be your mate?" I asked. Darcus looked at me, then at the crackling fire in the hearth. "Ella, your mother Mia was a dragon shifter w
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