All Chapters of Fated Mate of the Dragon Prince - Everleigh's curse: Chapter 1 - Chapter 9

Xavier tenderly lays Everleigh down on his bed, her luxurious brown hair spills over the pillows just like a river of molten chocolate. He carefully removes her running shoes one at a time, then her jeans, so she can rest comfortably. His fingertips brush against her skin as he gently tucks her in, giving her the comfort and warmth she needs. He feels the mate bond more intensely with every touch and longs for her to accept him. He knew from the moment he laid eyes on her, that he would treasure and worship her like the princess she is.Xavier’s powerful dragon grumbles impatiently in his chest, aching for him to lay down next to the woman he loves, but he knows that it would probably frighten her away. Instead of feeling the heat of her body next to his, he quietly sits in a chair in the corner of the room and silently watches her peaceful slumber.If Xavier’s parents were aware that he had discovered his fated mate, they would demand that he come back to the family home immediately.

Xavier is certain that it must be mid-morning already and he knows he should let Everleigh be, as mating with a dragon can be an intensely draining experience for their human counterparts. He is mindful to give her the time she needs to recuperate in peace. Xavier is momentarily distracted by the sound of a soft, feminine moan and he realizes that she is no longer asleep. He watches as she slowly opens her eyes, blinking as they adjust in the flickering candle light. She tucks herself back under the covers and he feels a sense of relief from her, like she hadn’t expected him to still be there when she woke."I'm not going anywhere," he assures her gently, visibly relieved himself, that she feels the same need to be close to him. He leans down and presses a soft kiss to her forehead. "Did you have sweet dreams." He pulls away and starts to get up when she grabs his sleeve."Stay with me?" she pleads quietly, the sound of her voice close to breaking his heart, he wishes he could do some

When Xavier senses that Everleigh has settled, he releases her from his embrace and quickly leads her back towards the bedroom. He urges her to get dressed as they need to get to the palace as soon as possible. The witch’s warning rings in his ears as he grabs the precious few items he can not leave behind. One of the great advantages of being a dragon shifter is that he can mist them both there almost instantly. Xavier wonders to himself if she will be blessed with any other runes, and what they might be. If she is a bound dragon does that mean she will inherit her family magic, her mother’s magic? He knows only a dragon could have given birth to another female dragon. Every dragon born in the last three centuries has been male.They arrive at the palace gates in a dense dark green mist, the guards on the gate bow before them and lead them inside. It is no secret that Xavier is their prince, although he rarely shows himself, and they know not to question his orders. The guards are sh

Night has fallen by the time the Everleigh and Xavier make their way back to the palace. She is no closer to figuring out what to do about her impossible situation, but she feels more at peace with the unknown. Xavier has been adamant in his reassurance that they will find a way to keep her safe and lift the binding curse.When they reach the palace doors, Everleigh cranes her head all of the way back so she can take in their truly enormous size. She thinks to herself how everything here seems so much bigger than back home. The doors are easily as tall as a two-storey house and the scrollwork and gold inlays only adds to their breath taking magnificence.Xavier leads his beloved through vast, ornate room after exquisitely decorated room, and down wide echoing corridors until they come to a stop outside one door. Everleigh braces herself, she has no idea what awaits her on the other side, but if Xavier’s child like grin is any indication, she needn’t be too concerned.He braces his pal