Dragons Blood by Gemma Scott (ebook reader screen txt) 📖

it is very rare for a female to be born our population has been dwindling. Our enemy, the unnamed creature that is hunting you, has been hunting down and killing off any pregnant, mated and unmated females and if they are unable to kill the female they have been killing there mates.”

  Sky was pale as she stood watching Eric. He looked to hold so much pain that it made her wonder if he had already lost his mate. She wanted to know but instead she asked.

  “Why have you been coming here? Has it been because of me?”

 “Yes. I am one of the dragon lords and hence it is my duty to protect you. Also you are my ….”

  He didn’t finish his sentence as when he stared into her gaze he saw anger flash before hurt and resignation crossed his face. Interesting, he thought. Eric wondered if she yet realised that they were mates. He shrugged internally at the fact that soon enough there would be the irresistible mating heat flooding the female who stood in front of him. His more feral side squirmed at the thought. Sky then interrupted his thoughts.

  “When you say dragon lord does that mean royalty or is it a bought title?” Curiosity had again gotten the better of her.

  “There are 6 regions and 6 lords. The title is passes down during generations or can be won in a challenge. I took over after my father was killed 6 years ago.”

  Silence spanned between them as Sky stood fidgeting and rocking. Eric drew in a deep breath and was satisfied when he smelt the honey like scent of her arousal.

 

“SSSSSSSSSKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY. SKY PLEASE ANSWER ME.”

  Sky grabbed Eric’s hand and dragged him with her towards the sound of her friend’s voice. She might need the back up if it turned out to be another trick. Eric looked down shocked and satisfied that Sky had grabbed him by the hand. He had fully expected her to bolt off by herself in search of her friend. As he took in another deep breath he could smell her friend. Though she had a strange hint to her smell that was somewhat familiar.

He again drew in the scent.

  “Elf.”

 “What do you mean elf?”

  “Your friend is part wood elf.”

  “What? No she’s not. She’s human .” He shook his head as he approached the scents source.

  Rachel looked up relieved as Sky came into view followed by Eric.

“Mmmmhhhhmmm. Hello Eric.”

  “Hello Rachel.”

  Rachel paused and then turned to look at Sky a grim look appeared on her face. “You know don’t you?”

Chapter 9

“I..I..It’s true?” Sky stuttered the question as Rachel watched her.

“Yes. Though I am only half wood elf and half witch.” She said sending a glare at Eric.

“Wait. Wait. Wait.” Sky said holding up her hands as she struggled to comprehend the information that her brain was trying to download.

“So both I and Eric are dragon shifters. My best friend is an Elf/Witch. So what does that make my parents or whoever they are?”

“They are normal humans. They were paid to look after you as though you were their own child.” Eric stated with a matter of fact voice.

Pain seared through Sky’s heart as she took in what Eric said. A lie. My whole life was a Lie.

“Not your whole life.” Eric’s whispered.

Sky whipped her attention to him and Eric realised his mistake. He stared her in the eyes and took a step backwards.

“How did you know what I just thought in my head? I’m not in my dragon form.” She said taking a step towards Eric as her eyes shifted colour and a growl escaped her lips, he took a step back with a wary expression on his face.

Rachel giggled. “Oh this is priceless.” She said before bursting into full out laughter. Sky glared at her friend as Rachel tried to gain her composure and wiped the tears that were streaming down her cheek. “He hasn’t told you has he?”

Sky stared blankly at Rachel waiting for her to continue as a low snarl escaped from Eric.

“Don’t.” He growled the warning. Rachel just turned to him and stuck her tongue out in a childish gesture.

“He’s your mate.” She yelled before sprinting into the covering of the trees.

“What does she mean by I’m your “mate”?” Sky hissed as she again turned to look at Eric.

   “Exactly what I told you earlier.”

Sky didn’t know what to say. She was Eric’s mate. She stood dumfounded until the sound of Rachel’s footsteps drew her attention. She backed up a few steps and sat down leaning against a tree trunk.

“Is that why I feel electric currents over my skin when I touch you?” she asked.

“Yes. It is part of the mating heats pull that will soon overcome you?”

“Mating Heat?”

“The mating heat ensures that a female dragon will not reject or attack her mate. It occurs when a mature female meets her mate. I suppose it is to ensure that they reproduce at least once.” Eric said as he stood rubbing the slight 5 o’clock shadow that graced his chin.

Sky stared at him taking in his build. She gazed over his muscular arms and chest then down over his abs. His swimming shorts hung low on his hips. A chuckle brought her gaze back up before she could embarrass herself. His blue eyes were well framed by his strong features. She was unsure how she should truly feel in this situation. She was the mate of the man, sorry dragon shifter, whom she had been crushing on for 5 years.

“Isn’t it unfair that only the female goes through a mating heat?” she said to herself under her breath.

“Oh don’t worry. When the heat begins to drive you, you will produce pheromones that will pretty much drive me insane to.” Eric said. The look on his faced sent shivers down Sky’s spine causing Eric’s eyes to flash golden with lust.

Sky had a feeling the mating heat was going to hit her soon and she didn’t know if she was ready or even wanted to belong to Eric. Just another problem to add on top of the shadow creatures and their master.

 

 

Chapter 10

“I.. I want to go home for now.” Sky stuttered as she stared at the ground.

Eric’s heart sank. She couldn’t not when the shadow creatures knew where she lived.

“Please just let me go home. I’m tired and need to think.” As she looked up Eric noticed just how drawn and pale her face now looked and the fact her eyes were glazing over didn’t help.

“You’re not safe there anymore.” Rachel stated sadly as she approached her friends side. Silent tears began to run down Sky’s cheeks. She knew they were right but. It hurts. Where can I go?

“I’m sorry you have to go through this. You will come and stay with me back in our home world. ”

Fear lanced through Sky. Fear of change. Fear of leaving. Fear of just what would happen to her in the future. Sky began whining again which caused Rachel to grab her in a hug.

“SSHHHH. SSHHHH. It will be okay. Eric will take care of you. You are safest with him and just you remember that.” Rachel spoke gently trying to console her friend as she herself began to cry. She looked to Eric and saw the pained expression that covered his face. He wasn’t used to crying females and had no idea of how to comfort them. Eric himself began to whine indicating that his dragon side was upset that his mate was suffering such pain.

“It will be best you come with me as that way there will be lest pain should the mating heat take hold. Should we be separated when it takes hold you will be fighting a constant aroused state which if we don’t mate soon after it starts it becomes unbearable. I cannot explain it in detail as I tended to skip these lessons with my mother. And then I never got the chance to complete them before my mother was killed.” Sky looked up at his statement. She was reminded by that statement that she was not the only person who had lost something or someone important.

Sky looked at her friend who clung to her tears slowly running down her cheeks mirroring Sky herself. Sky tightened her hold on her before letting go and stepping away from Rachel. As Sky continued to stare at her friend she took a step towards Eric. Rachel gave a brief smile knowing her friend had chosen the correct path to follow.

Sky turned and walked straight to Eric stopping just in front of him and extending her hand out for him to take. Eric looked at his mate and caught the determined look that glinted in her tear reddened eyes before he reached out and caught her hand.

“I’ll see you two soon.” Rachel whispered into the breeze as she watched the couple head towards the portal on the cliff.

Chapter 11

 

Sky took deep breaths as she headed towards the cliff. She needed to calm down. Eric took a step down and turned his body towards Sky keeping a hold of her hand as he aided her to climb down the steps. She nervously followed ignoring the sparks that shot up her arm as she concentrated on her steep decline.

Once they reached the ledge half way down the cliff Eric let go of her hand and walked over to the tree where he placed his hand into a hollow. The air around them became heavy. Eric smiled at her before nodding in the direction of the cliff wall.

The cliff wall began to simmer and fall away to reveal a heavy wooden door. A gold dragon head graced the middle of the door. Eric