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00:06:18Haldryk stopped me
00:06:19Sarah, a word
00:06:22I gave the boy to the steward
00:06:24I sat across from the lord
00:06:30You have a way with young dragons
00:06:31Have you raised one before?
00:06:35No, but I cared for the young
00:06:37Of my ex-husband's clan for two years
00:06:38His family had mocked my dragon tongue studies
00:06:41They ordered me to quit
00:06:43I quit
00:06:44Then they called me useless
00:06:46They fired the servants
00:06:47They made me nurse the children
00:06:49They took my books
00:06:50Haldryk nodded
00:06:52The records say your marriage bond was broken
00:06:55Yes
00:06:56Why?
00:06:58Different ranks
00:06:59Haldryk's eyes darkened
00:07:01You saw the notice
00:07:02I need a guardian for Ariel
00:07:04He has no security
00:07:05He stays inside
00:07:07He refuses to leave the gates
00:07:08He will not attend the academy
00:07:10I am busy with the conclave
00:07:12I need a patient woman
00:07:13A caretaker
00:07:14We will sign a formal bondmate pact
00:07:17Witnessed by the conclave
00:07:20I nodded
00:07:21I understand
00:07:24High dragon clans always do this
00:07:27My last marriage bond started with free will
00:07:30No ceremonies and no supports
00:07:32The rank gap between my ex-bondmate and me was too wide
00:07:37We still signed papers before the conclave
00:07:40When the fire died
00:07:42The bond ended
00:07:44I lost everything
00:07:45Even my ring
00:07:47Haldryk was higher than anyone
00:07:49His pact would be strict
00:07:51I only need a safe place
00:07:53No formal pact needed
00:07:55The pact is for Arveal
00:07:56He needs a long-term guardian
00:07:58A marriage bond is the strongest oath
00:08:00I obeyed
00:08:03As you wish
00:08:04You will receive thirty gold dragons a month
00:08:07For your needs
00:08:08This mattered to me
00:08:08I had been burned before
00:08:10My lord
00:08:10If the pact ends one day
00:08:12Can I keep the gold?
00:08:14Of course
00:08:14It is yours
00:08:17Good
00:08:17The Wertheruth has ancient wards
00:08:19I do not seek a true bond yet
00:08:21You stay in the solar
00:08:22I stay above
00:08:23Good
00:08:24I do not seek one either
00:08:26Three days after my bond broke
00:08:28I entered a new one
00:08:30Like the first
00:08:31There was no fire ceremony
00:08:33At dinner
00:08:34The steward added rare dishes
00:08:36Haldryk handed me a dragon scale ring
00:08:39I waved it off
00:08:40Not needed
00:08:42For Ariel
00:08:45Fine
00:08:46Thank you for the expense
00:08:50That night
00:08:50I lay in the solar
00:08:51Arrel pushed open my door
00:08:53He stood there
00:08:54Torn
00:08:58What is it?
00:08:59Sarah
00:09:00Will you read me dragon epics?
00:09:03What?
00:09:03For a moment
00:09:04I thought I had missed her
00:09:05I will ask father to pay you more
00:09:08If you do not want to forget it
00:09:11Come here
00:09:12I beckoned
00:09:13The young dragon climbed in
00:09:15That night
00:09:16He fell asleep to the old epics
00:09:18The next morning
00:09:19Aldryk heard
00:09:20Shock flickered across his face
00:09:22Then approval
00:09:23Sarah
00:09:24You have done well
00:09:25I will add fifteen gold dragons a month
00:09:27My lord
00:09:29That is too much
00:09:30It truly was
00:09:31I had given far more in my last marriage
00:09:33When it ended
00:09:34I could not even afford an inn
00:09:37My lord
00:09:37You pay too generously
00:09:39I like Arid
00:09:40He hides a warm heart
00:09:42Beneath his silence
00:09:42He is kind
00:09:44I only read to him
00:09:45It was nothing
00:09:46Truly
00:09:46Then I felt a war
00:09:47A little hand grab my hand
00:09:48Earl held it
00:09:49He looked up at me
00:09:51His face was serious
00:09:52Past petitioners only cared about my bloodline
00:09:54They ignored Ariel's heart
00:09:56The raise stands
00:09:59I could not refuse
00:10:00I thanked him
00:10:03From that day
00:10:04Oral stayed by my side
00:10:06Aldryk was busy at the conclave
00:10:09Often
00:10:09Only we too were home
00:10:11Then I needed to visit the healing house
00:10:13For a checkup and herbs
00:10:15The steward had warned me
00:10:18Oral could not pass the gates
00:10:19The stress would seal his heart tighter
00:10:22I asked him to wait in the solar
00:10:24Leave me at home
00:10:25I'll be back
00:10:25I would hurry back
00:10:26But Oral grabbed my hand
00:10:27He said nothing
00:10:29He looked at me with sad eyes
00:10:31The steward sighed
00:10:32He fears you will leave
00:10:34That you will not want him
00:10:35I stroked his head
00:10:37I am not leaving
00:10:39I will see the healer and return
00:10:41Read Epochs with you
00:10:44Play alone for a bit, yes?
00:10:47Before I could explain more
00:10:48He climbed onto the saddle
00:10:50The steward asked, worried
00:10:51Young lord
00:10:52You go with mistress Sarah
00:10:54Oral nodded
00:10:55Silent
00:10:57The steward wept
00:10:59The fire sees all
00:11:02Bless house Valthorax
00:11:07The healer said my heart sickness was better
00:11:09He told me to keep resting
00:11:11He gave me calming tonics
00:11:13Outside the healing house
00:11:15Oral asked
00:11:16Sarah
00:11:17Are you sick?
00:11:21Yes
00:11:21The caretaker did not eat well
00:11:24So her heart grew weak
00:11:27Do not be like me
00:11:28Does it hurt?
00:11:30If you hurt
00:11:32I can give you candy
00:11:33He pulled an amber sweet from his pocket
00:11:36He placed it in my palm
00:11:39Eat it
00:11:40It makes pain go away
00:11:42Father told me
00:11:43Looking at his pure worried face
00:11:46Tears fell
00:11:47For three years at house Montclair
00:11:50Every tear brought mockery
00:11:52Small blood
00:11:54Unfit for a high lady
00:11:56I told them my heart was sick
00:11:57Gareth called me dramatic
00:11:59A burden
00:12:01Even the child I raised for two years
00:12:03Called me ugly and grasping
00:12:05When the bond broke
00:12:05But this cold-faced baby
00:12:08Shared his favorite candy
00:12:09I hugged him
00:12:10He was tiny
00:12:11Quiet in my arms
00:12:16Sarah
00:12:16I will eat well
00:12:18When I grow up
00:12:20I will protect you
00:12:21I laughed through tears
00:12:22Then grow fast
00:12:23We left with red eyes
00:12:24Outside
00:12:26A war dragon with dark silver tack waited
00:12:29Aldric leaned against it
00:12:31Tall
00:12:32Cold
00:12:34Noble
00:12:35Dragon scales glinted at his temples
00:12:43I took Oral's hand
00:12:44And walked over
00:12:47My lord
00:12:48Why are you here?
00:12:50Aldric lifted the air onto his arms
00:12:52Seeing the boy calm
00:12:54His eyes turned red
00:12:55His voice cracked
00:12:56The steward said I really left with you
00:12:59I had to see
00:13:01Oral curled in Aldric's arms
00:13:02He held my hand
00:13:04Father
00:13:06As long as I am with Sarah
00:13:07You can make a rest easy
00:13:09Aldric looked at me
00:13:10Deeply
00:13:11He nodded
00:13:14I know
00:13:16That night Aldric tried to raise my pay again
00:13:18I refused in panic
00:13:20I don't need a raise
00:13:22Sarah
00:13:23Name what you need
00:13:24I thought hard
00:13:27Can you find me a simple mount?
00:13:29Pick any from my stank
00:13:33Your beasts are too expensive
00:13:34I dare not ride them
00:13:36Aldric nodded
00:13:38Fine
00:13:39Next morning
00:13:40Beside his war dragon
00:13:42A grey maned pony stood
00:13:44He also brought a famous scholar
00:13:45From the conclave
00:13:46The diagnosis matched the healing house
00:13:49But the herbs were the good kind
00:13:51The ones I could never afford
00:13:52Before leaving
00:13:53The scholar told Aldric
00:13:55My lord
00:13:56Your bondmate needs family
00:13:59Do not press her
00:14:00Aldric nodded
00:14:01I hear you
00:14:05The next day
00:14:06I rode out with Oral
00:14:07Before
00:14:08Any outside startle
00:14:09Would close his heart
00:14:10He had scarcely seen
00:14:12Anything beyond the gates
00:14:13We went to the low market square
00:14:14Then the fish docks
00:14:16Oral walked behind me
00:14:18He carried a wriggling
00:14:19Silver scaled fish
00:14:20His handsome face
00:14:21Was a straight line
00:14:22Sarah
00:14:23I won't hold this
00:14:30My hands are full
00:14:32Help me
00:14:34Fine
00:14:34Just this once
00:14:35Don't buy fish next time
00:14:37I smiled secretly
00:14:48We reached the hitching post
00:14:50A voice cut through
00:14:52Sarah
00:14:53Gareth Monclair
00:14:55Gareth Monclair
00:14:55My former bondmate
00:14:56One month had passed
00:14:58My heart still tightened in my chest
00:15:00We once met at the academy
00:15:01After graduation
00:15:03He broke blood rank rules to bond with me
00:15:05My own clan had never wanted me
00:15:08Gareth swore at the fire ceremony
00:15:10He would shield me for life
00:15:11Then he took over the family lands
00:15:13He decided my studies of the old tongue were useless
00:15:16A drag on him
00:15:18He found fault with everything
00:15:19Quit your books
00:15:20Care for my elders
00:15:22Nurse my sister's young dragons
00:15:24Watch their faces
00:15:25I endured
00:15:26After all
00:15:27We had bonded
00:15:28For love
00:15:32I had never found shelter in my own clan
00:15:35Now I had only changed nests
00:15:37Then I saw Gareth at a clan feast
00:15:40Kissing a high blood lady
00:15:43My heart broke
00:15:46I wept
00:15:47I accused him
00:15:49I made him swear by dragonfire never again
00:15:52All House Monclair called me dramatic and ungrateful
00:15:57Ungrateful
00:15:59What lord does not keep multiple bondmates?
00:16:03Gareth said I acted this way because he spoiled me
00:16:06I didn't want to take to him anymore
00:16:09Then
00:16:10He stopped coming home
00:16:12He cut all my crystal links
00:16:16My heart sickness grew worse
00:16:18The scholar warned me
00:16:20No more shocks
00:16:21In despair
00:16:23I asked to break the bond
00:16:25Gareth thought I bluffed
00:16:26The elders told him
00:16:28Do not let her win
00:16:30She will only grow bolder
00:16:32He had the scribe draft a release
00:16:34I would leave with nothing
00:16:36I pressed my bloodprint without pause
00:16:38Four years of fire
00:16:40Three years of bond
00:16:42Over
00:16:44I was still lost in grief
00:16:48Gareth walked toward me
00:16:50He looked at my fish
00:16:51At Oral
00:16:51At my grey pony
00:16:52Contempt flickered
00:16:54Sarah
00:16:55An academy scholar
00:16:57Now a servant
00:16:58What are you thinking?
00:17:02This is none of your concern
00:17:04Sarah
00:17:04Don't you understand?
00:17:06From the day you bonded with Montaster
00:17:07You stopped being yourself
00:17:09You became our face
00:17:10Gareth
00:17:11The bond is dead
00:17:12I have no blood tie to Montaster
00:17:14Sarah
00:17:15Ex-bond mate
00:17:16People still link you to us
00:17:18Don't shame me
00:17:19Use your head
00:17:20Stop being emotional
00:17:21I would not stand here and listen
00:17:23I would not let his words touch Oral's ears
00:17:26Gareth grabbed my wrist
00:17:27Sarah
00:17:28Hard days out here
00:17:30Missing the Mont-healed life
00:17:31Admit your fault
00:17:32Mean it
00:17:33I might rebond
00:17:34The other ladies were nothing
00:17:36The place of true bond mate is still yours
00:17:38If you want it
00:17:39Fix your temper
00:17:40Apologize to the elders
00:17:41Keep it! Give that precious place to someone who wants it!
00:17:48On the road back
00:17:49A crystal pinged
00:17:51Gareth's nephew
00:17:52The young dragon I raised two years
00:17:54I had blocked all Montclair links
00:17:56Except his
00:17:57The child was innocent
00:17:58The adults were not
00:17:59Besides
00:18:00Two years
00:18:01I thought he might be grateful to me
00:18:03Hello little one
00:18:04Sarah!
00:18:05Leftover woman!
00:18:07My mother wants to speak!
00:18:08My softness died
00:18:09Sarah
00:18:10Gareth says you work as a servant now
00:18:13You shame us
00:18:14What do other families say?
00:18:17Sarah
00:18:17I always knew you were low
00:18:19Unfit for high blood
00:18:21I cut the link
00:18:23Locked it forever
00:18:24I tied the pony to a stone post
00:18:27I broke down
00:18:28I cried into the pony's warm mane
00:18:30Time passed
00:18:32The weight lifted
00:18:33I rose
00:18:34Tired
00:18:34Still hollow
00:18:35Sarah
00:18:36Dragon wall
00:18:37Kirpin
00:18:37For your face
00:18:39Aurel spoke
00:18:39I forgot
00:18:40He sat in the saddle straps
00:18:42Watching me
00:18:43Sorry
00:18:43Did I scare you?
00:18:45The steward warned me
00:18:46Aurel could not take shocks
00:18:48Sarah
00:18:48I am not scared
00:18:50Cry as long as you need
00:18:52I will wait
00:18:53Grown-ups crying is not shameful
00:18:55I won't laugh
00:18:58Thank you little warm dragon
00:19:00I am done crying
00:19:01Never again
00:19:02Let's go home
00:19:03That night
00:19:04My heart sickness
00:19:05Wait on me again
00:19:07I went to my room early
00:19:14Sarah
00:19:14May I enter?
00:19:16I had just bathed
00:19:17Hair wet
00:19:18I pulled my robe tight
00:19:19Checked for bare skin
00:19:21Come in
00:19:21Aldrich wore a pale grey linen house robe
00:19:24Black hair loose at his forehead
00:19:26Tall
00:19:27Clean
00:19:28Younger
00:19:28He sat on the stone chair by my bed
00:19:31He saw my wet hair
00:19:32He looked away
00:19:33He studied the guest solar
00:19:35The wardrobe gowns?
00:19:37You never wear them?
00:19:39Too fine
00:19:39I am not used to them
00:19:41My bond with Montclair taught me this much
00:19:43Do not force yourself into a nest that is not yours
00:19:46The eviction hurts
00:19:48I had a guardianship packed with Aldrich
00:19:50But I was still a caretaker
00:19:51Caretakers do not wear such gowns
00:19:54Wrong style?
00:19:55I can send the seamstress
00:19:56Custom fit
00:19:56No, no
00:19:57My lord
00:19:58I only care for Aurel
00:19:59No events need such gowns
00:20:00Truly
00:20:02He was quiet
00:20:03Then he asked
00:20:04I heard you met your former bondmate
00:20:07House Montwail?
00:20:08The potion claim?
00:20:09I froze
00:20:09Aurel must have told him
00:20:11I pressed my lips
00:20:13Nodded
00:20:14Yes, but it is past
00:20:15He saw I would not speak more
00:20:17He changed course
00:20:19Sarah
00:20:20Since you came, Aurel is happy
00:20:22Thank you
00:20:23His thanks were real
00:20:24His dark eyes held mine
00:20:26You pay me well
00:20:27This is my duty
00:20:28Sarah
00:20:29Ask me for anything
00:20:31I can grant it
00:20:32My lord
00:20:33I need nothing
00:20:35Aldrich went quiet
00:20:37His fingers curled
00:20:38He nodded and left
00:20:44Lately Aldrich came home from the conclave early
00:20:47Every night he ate with Aurel and me
00:20:50After dinner, he played family games with us
00:20:52A high dragon lord acting this way
00:20:54It worried me
00:20:55Was his hoard empty?
00:20:57I did not care about his hoard
00:20:58I cared about my 45 gold dragons a month
00:21:01My lord
00:21:02Why are you home so early?
00:21:04Go handle your lands
00:21:06Aurel has me
00:21:07Aldrich picked up a red toy block
00:21:09He looked calm
00:21:10The scholar says you need family company
00:21:12Now Aurel and I are your family
00:21:15We take responsibility
00:21:16What family?
00:21:17I thought
00:21:17I did not say it
00:21:18Actually, Aurel keeps me company
00:21:20The scholar says he is the reason I am healing
00:21:26Come
00:21:26I will read you dragon epics
00:21:29Father has work
00:21:30Aurel followed
00:21:31But he glared at Aldrich
00:21:32Was I wrong?
00:21:34That look said
00:21:35You useless male
00:21:36Sarah
00:21:39Yes?
00:21:41Aldrich's ears turned red
00:21:43Tomorrow night
00:21:44I must attend the clan feast
00:21:45I need a companion
00:21:47Will you come with me?
00:21:53Me?
00:21:54Yes
00:21:55You
00:21:56It's short notice
00:21:57I don't have time to find anyone else
00:21:59I'll pay you for your company
00:22:01One day
00:22:02A lord like him couldn't find a companion
00:22:04I didn't dig deeper
00:22:05I nodded
00:22:06I can do it
00:22:07But I don't really know court manners
00:22:10Will I embarrass you?
00:22:12House Montclair had standing
00:22:13Sure
00:22:14But Gareth never took me to high events
00:22:16His elders called me an empty vase
00:22:18All small blood cowards
00:22:21She'd shame us just by standing there
00:22:24Aldrich's brow relaxed
00:22:25Just stay by my side
00:22:27That's all you need to do
00:22:30You don't need to know court ways
00:22:31Our lord is the court way
00:22:34Well, I couldn't argue with that
00:22:36Aldrich was the most powerful lord in the realm
00:22:38The next day at noon
00:22:39The image makers arrived
00:22:41Five or six craftsmen
00:22:43Gowns
00:22:44Face paint
00:22:45Hair
00:22:46They talked for hours
00:22:47Very professional
00:22:49Dragonspire did things grand
00:22:51My nerves started to rise
00:22:52Aldrich returned from the conclave to fetch me
00:22:56He saw me
00:22:57His eyes lit up with surprise
00:23:01Aurel held my hand
00:23:03Proud
00:23:03Father
00:23:04Look how beautiful Sarah is
00:23:06Call her caretaker
00:23:07It's alright
00:23:09Call me Sarah
00:23:10It makes me feel young
00:23:14Tonight was the clan charity auction
00:23:17Every lord and high blood in the realm attended
00:23:19Guests crowded around Aldrich
00:23:21Talk turned to me
00:23:22Lord Valthorax
00:23:23Who is this lovely lady?
00:23:25I was afraid of causing trouble
00:23:27So I spoke first
00:23:28I am the lord's companion
00:23:32Aldrich answered calm and clear
00:23:34My bondmate
00:23:35Her name is Sarah
00:23:37The flattery came in waves
00:23:38My face burned red to my neck
00:23:40Aldrich squeezed my hand and leaned close
00:23:43His breath brushed my ear
00:23:44Sarah
00:23:45Is it so shameful to be my mate?
00:23:48You couldn't even say it
00:23:49I stammered
00:23:50No, no
00:23:51I just
00:23:52I was afraid I'd embarrass you
00:23:54Sarah
00:23:55Aldrich's dragon eyes went deep
00:23:56Only weak men think their mates embarrass them
00:23:59His gaze burned like dragon fire
00:24:01I couldn't hold it
00:24:02I'll get a drink
00:24:03I fled
00:24:05And then I saw Gareth
00:24:06He had no companion
00:24:07Aldrich had said everyone had to bring one
00:24:10Gareth saw me
00:24:11He froze for a moment
00:24:12Then he walked over
00:24:15Sarah?
00:24:17Is that really you?
00:24:18I barely recognized you
00:24:19I've never seen you looking this beautiful
00:24:21I stepped back
00:24:23Sarah
00:24:23What my sister said that day
00:24:25That wasn't my idea
00:24:27I only agreed to break the bond to give you a warning
00:24:29I never meant to actually lose you
00:24:31Apologize to my elders
00:24:32Bow your head
00:24:33I'll take you back
00:24:34House Montale is having land troubles right now
00:24:37I'm busy
00:24:37Just be sensible
00:24:38Stop fighting me
00:24:39He moved closer and took my hand
00:24:41I knew this trick
00:24:42A stick
00:24:43Then a sweet
00:24:43Gareth
00:24:44I yanked my hand free
00:24:45The bond is ash
00:24:46I will never go back to it
00:24:48I would beg on the roadside
00:24:50Before I'd beg at House Montale
00:24:51Sarah
00:24:52You just haven't suffered enough yet
00:24:54Then Aldrich walked toward us
00:24:55Gareth's face turned serious
00:24:57Sarah
00:24:57We'll talk later
00:24:58I have business with a great lord ridd now
00:25:00Don't interrupt
00:25:01Lord Valthorax
00:25:02I'm Gareth of House Montfield Healing
00:25:03About your decision to stop using our potions
00:25:05I'm begging for another chance
00:25:07For five years we've supplied Dragonspile
00:25:09What did we do wrong?
00:25:11Just point out our fault my lord
00:25:13We'll fix it I swear
00:25:14Gareth bowed even lower
00:25:15Smiling
00:25:16Greedy
00:25:17Sarah
00:25:18What do you think?
00:25:20Should I give him this chance?
00:25:23Sarah?
00:25:24Gareth's eyes tightened
00:25:25What does she matter?
00:25:27My lord
00:25:27She is my ex-bondmate
00:25:29A servant
00:25:30Do not mind her
00:25:31Aldrich never looked at Gareth
00:25:33Sarah
00:25:34Speak
00:25:35I'm listening to you
00:25:37Lord Monclust told me not to disturb his business
00:25:40So I have no opinion
00:25:41Gareth grew angry
00:25:42This is lord's business
00:25:43You have no say in it
00:25:45Small blood
00:25:46Lowborn
00:25:47Aldrich finally spoke
00:25:48His voice was cold
00:25:49Sarah has no opinion
00:25:51That must mean she thinks nothing of Montest's potions
00:25:54Lord Montest
00:25:55I'm afraid I can't help you
00:25:57He put his arm around me and led me away
00:25:59Gareth stood there
00:26:00Frozen
00:26:01Someone tapped his shoulder
00:26:02Lord Montler
00:26:03You offended his bondmaid
00:26:05You've stepped on an iron spike
00:26:08That woman
00:26:09Is the only one who's ever been seen at his side
00:26:14Bondmate
00:26:15Impossible
00:26:16Gareth sneered
00:26:17She was nothing but a Montreed servant
00:26:20That day at the fish docks
00:26:21Riding a pony
00:26:22Taking care of a child
00:26:24A fine gown doesn't make a true bondmate
00:26:26Well
00:26:27Good advice won't save a dead man
00:26:31At the auction
00:26:32Aldrich bought an ancient treasure in my name
00:26:34All for charity
00:26:35Afterward
00:26:36Guests
00:26:36Swarmed around me
00:26:37Lady Valthorax
00:26:39Would you care to join us for tea next week?
00:26:41Lady Valthorax
00:26:43My bondmate
00:26:44Is bidding
00:26:45On your lord's project
00:26:46I was terrified
00:26:47Of embarrassing Aldrich
00:26:48So I drank too much dragon wine
00:26:50Aldrich had to save me
00:26:53Forgive us
00:26:54My bondmate isn't used to drinking
00:26:57I'll take her share
00:26:58In the end
00:26:58We both ended up drunk
00:27:02We climbed into the carriage
00:27:03That cold lord who never wanted anyone
00:27:05Now he was staring at my lips
00:27:07Lord Valthorax
00:27:08Thank you for tonight
00:27:11For standing up to Gareth
00:27:12Aldrich's voice was low
00:27:14Thick with wine
00:27:14Sarah
00:27:15We're bondmates
00:27:17You don't need to thank me
00:27:19We're only a show bond
00:27:20You help me out of kindness
00:27:22I looked down
00:27:23Aldrich raised his arm
00:27:24His long fingers found my chin
00:27:26And lifted it
00:27:27He stroked gently
00:27:28Sarah
00:27:29What if I don't want this
00:27:30To be just a show bond
00:27:31But
00:27:32Aldrich had a face
00:27:33That could start wars
00:27:34Now his dragon eyes
00:27:36Were wet and dark
00:27:37He moved closer
00:27:38His dragon wine breath
00:27:39Warmed my jaw
00:27:40His voice was low
00:27:41Tempting
00:27:42Want lay naked in his eyes
00:27:43They say wine
00:27:44Brings out the truth
00:27:45I turned my head
00:27:46Dodged his mouth
00:27:48My lord
00:27:48You've had too much
00:27:50Aldrich paused
00:27:51He rubbed his empty fingers together
00:27:52Then sat back
00:27:54He pinched the bridge
00:27:55Of his nose
00:27:55Sorry
00:27:56I drank too much
00:27:57Silence after that
00:27:59Awkward
00:27:59Thick with what almost happened
00:28:01I sat frozen
00:28:02Barely breathing
00:28:03Oral was waiting me
00:28:04The moment the carriage stopped
00:28:06I got out
00:28:07Oral ran to me
00:28:08Holding a picture book
00:28:09I took his hand
00:28:10Come
00:28:11Let's go to the solar
00:28:14That night
00:28:15After Oral fell asleep
00:28:17I opened the message crystal
00:28:19I scrolled through job postings
00:28:21From the conclave scribes
00:28:23Gareth had a point
00:28:24I was not uneducated
00:28:27I should work for the conclave
00:28:28Or the academy
00:28:30Not just staying as a caretaker
00:28:33My last bond
00:28:34Taught me a hard lesson
00:28:35A woman needs her own standing
00:28:37That shame
00:28:38I never wanted to feel it again
00:28:40Right now
00:28:42Oral needed me
00:28:43I could stay at Dragonspire
00:28:45But what if one day
00:28:47He did not
00:28:48My heart and body
00:28:49Were too weak
00:28:50For conclave duties yet
00:28:52Still
00:28:52I should at least learn
00:28:54So I would not be helpless later
00:28:57Then a crystal ping
00:28:58Cut through the quiet
00:29:00Aldrich's voice mark lit up
00:29:01Sarah
00:29:02Bring tea to the work roost
00:29:04I blinked
00:29:05I thought I misread
00:29:07Servants always handled this
00:29:09And Aldrich had warned me
00:29:11From the very beginning
00:29:12Never set foot on the third floor
00:29:15But I didn't question it
00:29:17I went downstairs
00:29:18And brewed the tea
00:29:19I stopped at the bottom
00:29:21Of the worm roost stair
00:29:22My stomach nodded
00:29:24Was this some kind of test
00:29:26If I climbed up
00:29:27Would he end my pact
00:29:29Was he angry about
00:29:30What happened in the carriage
00:29:32About me pulling away
00:29:34I stood there
00:29:35Frozen
00:29:36I couldn't make my feet move
00:29:39So I sent a message back
00:29:41My lord
00:29:42I've made the tea
00:29:44Could you come down and get it
00:29:47Bring it up yourself
00:29:49Thank the gods
00:29:50I had started the memory crystal
00:29:52If he tried to trap me
00:29:53I would have proof
00:29:54Smart
00:29:55I cut the link
00:29:56And knocked on his chamber door
00:29:58Enter
00:29:59I pushed the door open
00:30:01And looked up
00:30:04Straight into Aldrich's eyes
00:30:06He had just bathed
00:30:08A black silk robe
00:30:09Hung loose on his hips
00:30:10His waist was sharp as a blade
00:30:12Water droplets fell from his dark hair
00:30:14They traced down his jaw
00:30:16Landed on his chest
00:30:18And slid into the folds of the robe
00:30:20I dropped my gaze fast
00:30:22The teacup
00:30:23His fingers brushed against mine
00:30:25I stepped back
00:30:26His voice was low
00:30:28Are you that scared of me, Sarah?
00:30:30What am I, a beast?
00:30:31My face burned all the way to my neck
00:30:33I turned to leave
00:30:36Sarah
00:30:37He stopped me
00:30:39From now on
00:30:41The weir-roofed is open to you
00:30:47The next morning
00:30:48I woke dizzy
00:30:49My throat hurt
00:30:50Too much wine
00:30:52Too little sleep
00:30:53I had caught a chill
00:30:55I went down
00:30:56Aldrich was already there
00:30:59He sat on a stone seat
00:31:01Reading land scrolls
00:31:02Looking perfectly at ease
00:31:04But the biggest shock
00:31:06No armor today
00:31:08He wore a black, high-necked tunic of dragon
00:31:11Leather
00:31:12A dragon crystal monocle sat on his nose
00:31:14His body looked flawless
00:31:16His jaw cut a sharp line
00:31:19Showy
00:31:20Like a silver dragon flashing his scales for a mate
00:31:25Good morn
00:31:26I started
00:31:27Then coughed
00:31:29He set the scroll down
00:31:31A chill
00:31:32Maybe a little
00:31:33He walked over and put his hand on my forehead
00:31:35Easy
00:31:37Natural
00:31:38I went stiff as a board
00:31:39Nothing serious
00:31:41I'll brew some herbs for you
00:31:44He said
00:31:44Sit down, I'll make it
00:31:47He guided me to the stone seat, gentle
00:31:50Then he walked to the kitchen counter
00:31:52Long legs
00:31:54Straight back
00:31:55That showy tunic on him
00:31:57It was almost too much
00:31:58Too perfect
00:32:00He stood tall, grinding herbs
00:32:02A pleasure just to watch
00:32:05Pure dragon guardian energy
00:32:07I found myself wondering
00:32:09What woman had born oral
00:32:11She must have been something special
00:32:13To deserve a man like this
00:32:15After I finished the tonic
00:32:17I excused myself
00:32:19I should be going now
00:32:20I didn't want to slow down
00:32:21His work
00:32:22I slept again
00:32:24A strange crystal ping woke me
00:32:26I opened it
00:32:27Gareth's voice came through
00:32:30Sarah, it is me
00:32:32I moved to cut the link
00:32:33He rushed his words
00:32:37Sarah, I am outside the gates
00:32:40Come now
00:32:40Or I will make noise at the lord's door
00:32:43I did not want Aldric to see this
00:32:45My past was ugly
00:32:47I wrapped my cloak and went out
00:32:48I passed the gates
00:32:50Gareth rushed up
00:32:51Sarah
00:32:52Done playing?
00:32:53A Montauk lady working as a servant
00:32:56You shame me
00:32:57You shame my clan
00:32:59I am not playing
00:33:01Stop acting
00:33:02You went too far last night
00:33:04You dressed up
00:33:06You crashed the feast
00:33:08To make me jealous?
00:33:09Fine
00:33:10I regretted a little
00:33:11Come back
00:33:12Bow to the elders
00:33:14Apologize
00:33:15I will rebond
00:33:16No more servant work
00:33:19Apologize for what?
00:33:20I did nothing wrong
00:33:23You still do not see?
00:33:25More pain will teach you
00:33:27I opened my mouth to fight back
00:33:30A small round body charged past me
00:33:32Oral
00:33:33He hit Gareth hard
00:33:35My mother is right
00:33:36She's always right
00:33:38He grabbed my leg
00:33:40Standing by me
00:33:41We both froze
00:33:43He called me mother
00:33:47When he thought I was hurt
00:33:48He ran to shield me
00:33:50My heart melted
00:33:51I held him tight
00:33:52Gareth steadied himself
00:33:53He just stared
00:33:55Young dragon
00:33:56What did you just call her?
00:33:57She's a servant, isn't she?
00:33:59He pulled my head to his chest
00:34:01Holding me close
00:34:02You are the servant
00:34:03Your whole clan
00:34:04Sarah is my mother
00:34:06My best mother
00:34:07Then he looked at me
00:34:09Nervous
00:34:09Sarah
00:34:10Will you be my mother?
00:34:13For real?
00:34:14I promise I'll be good
00:34:15I nodded
00:34:17My eyes welled
00:34:18Avrian
00:34:18I already am
00:34:23Gareth let out a strange
00:34:24Dark little laugh
00:34:25So you've tricked the boy
00:34:27That's your game now?
00:34:29Climb up through a child?
00:34:30You should know
00:34:31Aldric is called
00:34:33The cold dragon in the Conkland
00:34:34He has no mercy
00:34:35When he finds out
00:34:36What you've been doing
00:34:37He'll burn you alive
00:34:38Before I could speak
00:34:39A warm hand settled on my waist
00:34:43He pulled me close
00:34:45Tucking Oral and me behind him
00:34:48Lord Monfail
00:34:50You insulted my bondmate once
00:34:54That's why I cut off your trade
00:34:55I meant to tell the other houses
00:34:57It was a private matter
00:34:59I had no need to destroy you completely
00:35:03But then you came here today
00:35:05You made her angry
00:35:07So no
00:35:09I won't be explaining anything to anyone
00:35:11My lord
00:35:12What are you saying?
00:35:14Bondmate?
00:35:14Who?
00:35:15Aldric reached out
00:35:16And tucked a strand of windblown hair behind my ear
00:35:19Lord Moncler
00:35:20Let me make this clear
00:35:21Sarah is my bondmate
00:35:23And she is the mother of my heir
00:35:26Gareth swayed on his feet
00:35:27He looked like he might fall
00:35:29Show him out
00:35:30And from now on
00:35:31If anyone comes here to harass my bondmate
00:35:34Call the guards
00:35:36Remove them
00:35:38Remove them
00:35:39Then he took Oral from my arms
00:35:41His other arms stayed around me
00:35:43Holding me close
00:35:44We walked inside together
00:35:48Back at Dragonspire
00:35:50I pulled away from Aldric's arms
00:35:52Awkward
00:35:53I took Oral's hand
00:35:54We returned to the solar
00:35:56Ariel
00:35:57Where were you today?
00:35:59I did not see you once
00:36:01Don't ask
00:36:03Father sent me to the academy
00:36:05Why?
00:36:07So suddenly?
00:36:09Father said you worked too hard
00:36:10He's worried about you
00:36:12He said he wanted to give you two some alone time
00:36:15I didn't understand
00:36:16Why alone time?
00:36:17Father said you should have a love tie
00:36:19So you won't leave us
00:36:21The moment Oral finished speaking
00:36:23Aldric appeared in the doorway
00:36:25Ariv
00:36:27Go downstairs for dinner
00:36:29Don't disturb your mother
00:36:31Mother
00:36:32I'm going to eat now
00:36:33But I'll come back later to keep you pumpany
00:36:35After Oral left
00:36:37Aldric stepped into my solar
00:36:38His voice was soft
00:36:40He was still wearing that black high-necked tunic
00:36:42Feeling better now?
00:36:44He sat down across from me
00:36:45Narrow waist
00:36:46Strong
00:36:47I looked away quickly
00:36:49My lord
00:36:50Thank you for protecting me out there
00:36:52But please
00:36:53Don't let me sway your judgment at the confut
00:36:56I'm not worth all this trouble
00:36:59Why not?
00:37:01I mean
00:37:03I'm just not worth it
00:37:04Sarah
00:37:05We're bondmates
00:37:07Protecting you is my duty
00:37:09But
00:37:09No more show bond, Sarah
00:37:12I want a true bond
00:37:13Aldric said
00:37:14He played it completely straight
00:37:17My face burned hot
00:37:18Aldric smiled again
00:37:20I'll give you time to get used to the idea
00:37:25But right now
00:37:27I want to claim a bondmate's privilege
00:37:33Before I could react
00:37:35He pressed close
00:37:36His long, warm hand came up to my cheek
00:37:38He placed a soft dragon firemark on my forehead
00:37:41Gentle
00:37:41I held my breath
00:37:42My face burned even hotter
00:37:44Aldric pulled back and smiled at me
00:37:47Was that acceptable?
00:37:49Sarah
00:37:49There's no rush
00:37:51We have plenty of time
00:37:55He tucked my fur blanket around me
00:37:57And walked out
00:37:58The next day
00:37:59Aurel was sent off to the academy again
00:38:02Aldric wore a fine day robe
00:38:04He invited me to the star tower
00:38:05After what happened last night
00:38:07I thought about it
00:38:08We already had a bondmate packed
00:38:10If real feelings grew between us
00:38:12That wouldn't be such a bad thing
00:38:14I put on a long gown
00:38:15And climbed into his carriage
00:38:17Aldric chose a love epic
00:38:18Sung by the bards
00:38:19The content was
00:38:21Intense
00:38:22All around us
00:38:23Other couples were whispering to each other
00:38:25Leaning close
00:38:27Sarah
00:38:28May I?
00:38:29His lips touched mine
00:38:31Soft at first
00:38:32Then deeper
00:38:33It stole my breath completely
00:38:35Time seemed to stop
00:38:36When he finally pulled back
00:38:38He asked
00:38:39Was that
00:38:40Acceptable?
00:38:42I hit his chest
00:38:45Aldric
00:38:46I didn't know you were this bad
00:38:48He caught my hand
00:38:52I have no experience
00:38:54I was afraid of scaring you
00:38:56Liar
00:38:57No experience?
00:38:59Did all your just
00:39:00Hatch from a rock or something?
00:39:03Hmm
00:39:03Aldric mumbled something
00:39:05I couldn't make out
00:39:06Then he kissed me again
00:39:12That night
00:39:13After Oral slept
00:39:15Aldric messaged me
00:39:16He wanted tea
00:39:18I knocked on the worm roost door
00:39:20A hand pulled me inside
00:39:23Kisses fell over me like rain
00:39:25He smelled good
00:39:26Clean
00:39:27Warm
00:39:28I drowned in it
00:39:30He pressed me to the bed
00:39:31His breath was hot in my ear
00:39:33Sarah
00:39:34I do not want slow anymore
00:39:36I want fast
00:39:38Yes
00:39:38I could not speak
00:39:39Silence means yes
00:39:41He used his teeth on my robe ties
00:39:43After
00:39:44Aldric held me close
00:39:45He gave me bright colored scrolls
00:39:47Sarah
00:39:48Pick a hall
00:39:49I want to give you a grand bond ceremony
00:39:52Not needed
00:39:53Needed
00:39:55I want the realm to know you are my bondmate
00:39:57I am your guardian
00:39:58I hate that I did not give you the best from the very first day
00:40:02At our first meeting we were strangers
00:40:04How could we have known
00:40:05Sarah
00:40:06From the first moment I saw you
00:40:08I wanted you
00:40:11After the scholar confirmed my pregnancy
00:40:13Aldric doted on me to the point of utter lawlessness
00:40:16Fresh tonics arrived every morning without fail
00:40:19Three meals a day
00:40:20Every single one supervised
00:40:22When he was home
00:40:23He shadowed my every step
00:40:26When he wasn't
00:40:27He stationed guards and servants around me like a fortress
00:40:30Even climbing stairs became his personal mission
00:40:33Put me down
00:40:34I can walk
00:40:35No
00:40:37The dragon belly is fragile
00:40:39My god what's mine
00:40:41He started bringing his council scrolls to the worm roost
00:40:44He read them in our room never more than an arm's length away
00:40:47Oral squeezed in wanting to sleep with me
00:40:50Aldric's face darkened
00:40:52But he couldn't resist the little one's damp pleading eyes
00:40:57Just one night
00:40:58That evening I finally coaxed Oral to sleep
00:41:02I crept back to the master chamber on silent feet
00:41:07The moment I settled into the furs
00:41:09A warm arm hooked around my waist
00:41:12Sarah, my sweetie
00:41:14His palms spread across my still flat belly
00:41:17The gentleness of it nearly broke me
00:41:19I turned
00:41:20I fell straight into eyes burning with dragon flame
00:41:24Aldric's asleep?
00:41:26Yes
00:41:27Then
00:41:28He captured my lips
00:41:30Hungry yet holding back
00:41:32Fierce yet careful
00:41:35May I claim my compensation?
00:41:40I never got to answer
00:41:41His mouth sealed over mine
00:41:43He cupped my face
00:41:44He scattered blazing kisses across every inch of my skin
00:41:47Sarah
00:41:49Stop indulging him
00:41:52He breathed hard
00:41:53Voice muffled against my throat
00:41:55Avril
00:41:55When he looked up
00:41:56His eyes held something almost like a hurt
00:41:58I am your bonded mate
00:42:00He caught my wrist
00:42:01Pulled me down to him
00:42:03By dragon flame
00:42:04You belonged to me first
00:42:06I laughed
00:42:06Disbelieving
00:42:07My lord
00:42:08Are you competing with a child for attention?
00:42:10He said nothing
00:42:11But his reddening eartips gave him away completely
00:42:13The mighty dragon lord
00:42:15Jealous of a little boy
00:42:16His lips drifted lower
00:42:17I looked down at him between my thighs
00:42:19And bit my own lips
00:42:20Stop
00:42:21He held himself in brutal check
00:42:23Every movement stayed soft
00:42:24Almost tender
00:42:25My fingers raked red lines across his top floor
00:42:29Aldrich
00:42:30You promised
00:42:32That just once
00:42:33He panted the words against her head
00:42:35Breath scorching
00:42:36I lied
00:42:37His hands gripped my waist
00:42:39And he drove deeper
00:42:40Faster
00:42:41I leaped my arms around his neck
00:42:44I felt the thundering heartbeat
00:42:46Beneath his dragon stairs
00:42:47Gentle
00:42:48Please
00:42:52On the day of my prenatal checkup
00:42:54Aldrich personally drove his war dragon carriage
00:42:57And took me to the Scholar Tower
00:42:59After a thorough examination
00:43:00The healer hesitated
00:43:02My lady
00:43:03Have you been feeling unwell lately?
00:43:06No
00:43:06Why?
00:43:07The healer glanced toward the door
00:43:08Then lowered his voice
00:43:10There are some unusual fluctuations in your dragon fire
00:43:14Nothing serious for now
00:43:15But you need more rest
00:43:17I opened my mouth to ask more
00:43:19At that moment
00:43:20The communication sigil on Aldrich's wrist
00:43:22Suddenly lit up
00:43:23His expression changed
00:43:25Without a word
00:43:26He stepped out into the corridor
00:43:27I waited for a moment
00:43:29Before getting up to look for him
00:43:30As I rounded the corner
00:43:32I heard two apprentices
00:43:33Whispering nearby
00:43:34Did you see that?
00:43:35Lord Valzerax rushed out
00:43:37The second he got the call
00:43:38He left during his wife's prenatal checkup
00:43:42Whoever's waiting for him outside
00:43:43Must be important
00:43:44I heard she's a noble woman
00:43:46From the border territories
00:43:47Been involved with him for years
00:43:49My steps froze
00:43:51The words hit harder than I expected
00:43:53Slowly my fingers tightened around my skirt
00:43:56A strange heaviness settled in my chest
00:44:02I went to the Scale Academy to pick up Aurel
00:44:04The setting sun painted the stone steps of Dragonspire Keep Crimson
00:44:08From a distance I spotted a woman I had never seen before
00:44:11She was holding Aurel's hand
00:44:13A gown of luxurious dragon silk flowed around her
00:44:16Golden hair cascaded down her back like a waterfall
00:44:19She was bending down, saying something to him
00:44:22No! I want my mother!
00:44:24Then he saw me
00:44:25He stumbled across the courtyard
00:44:27And threw himself into my arms
00:44:29Mother!
00:44:30She said father sent her to pick me up
00:44:33She's lying!
00:44:35She's a bad person!
00:44:36I wrapped my arms around him
00:44:37The woman approached at an unhurried pace
00:44:40Almost arrogant
00:44:41A faint trace of noble dragon aura lingered around her
00:44:44So you're Sarah
00:44:45Her gaze swept over me from head to toe
00:44:48A mocking smile touched her lips
00:44:50Aldrich's taste isn't nearly as impressive as I expected
00:44:53She tucked a strand of golden hair behind her ear
00:44:56As she did, a scale mark appeared along her temple
00:44:59For a brief second, my breath caught
00:45:02The pattern looked disturbingly similar to Aldrich's
00:45:05I'm an old acquaintance of his
00:45:07He asked me to collect the child
00:45:10What?
00:45:11You don't believe me?
00:45:13I pulled Aurel behind me
00:45:15My heart pounded violently against my ribs
00:45:21I don't know you
00:45:22The woman let out a soft laugh
00:45:24Her eyes studied me carefully
00:45:26My name is Vera
00:45:28I'm the daughter of the Silver Dragon Lord of the Borderlands
00:45:32She tilted her head
00:45:33Aldrich never mentioned me?
00:45:35She stepped forward and reached for Aurel's head
00:45:38Before she could touch him, the little dragon snapped his mouth open
00:45:42A burst of baby dragon fire shot toward her hand
00:45:45Don't touch me!
00:45:48My mother is Lady Valserox
00:45:51Show some respect!
00:45:52Vera's expression stiffened
00:45:54Aurel immediately turned and wrapped his arms around my leg
00:45:59Mother, let's go home
00:46:01Father only loves you!
00:46:03Don't listen to her!
00:46:05My heart tightened
00:46:06I bent down and lifted him into my arms
00:46:09Behind me, my dragon wings stirred beneath my skin
00:46:12It was instinct
00:46:13A dragon mother protecting her hatchling
00:46:15Lady Vera, whoever you are
00:46:17Aurel is my son
00:46:18Please step aside
00:46:20She narrowed her eyes
00:46:21Then she smiled
00:46:22Her gaze lingered on me
00:46:26Interesting
00:46:27I hope you keep that confidence
00:46:31Aldrich didn't return until late that night
00:46:33I sat alone in the drawing room with an ancient dragon tome resting in my lap
00:46:37Candlelight flickered across the pages
00:46:39The door finally opened
00:46:41Aldrich stepped inside
00:46:42Frost from the borderlands still clung to his black dragon scale armor
00:46:46Sarah, why are you still awake?
00:46:48He walked toward me and reached for my shoulder
00:46:50I shifted away before he could touch me
00:46:52His expression darkened instantly
00:46:54What happened?
00:46:55I closed the book
00:46:55Who is Vera?
00:46:56The room fell silent
00:46:58She went to the academy today, I continued
00:47:00She claimed she was your lover
00:47:02She said you sent her to pick up our son
00:47:04That's absurd
00:47:05The answer came so quickly that it almost startled me
00:47:08Aldrich dropped to one knee before me and grabbed my hands
00:47:11I spent the entire day dealing with a rebellion on the western border of Dragonspur
00:47:15Vera is an envoy from the Silver Dragon Territory
00:47:17I met her for the first time today
00:47:20Frustration and urgency burned in his gaze
00:47:22Sarah, there has never been anyone else
00:47:24There will never be anyone else
00:47:26I swear it on my dragon fire
00:47:28If a single word of this is false
00:47:30May my dragon heart burn to ash
00:47:32I turned my face away
00:47:33The candlelight reflected in his golden eyes
00:47:38Aldrich drew a dragon crystal pendant from his scale ring
00:47:41Found it during the border campaign
00:47:42He fastened it around my neck
00:47:44His breath ran warm against my skin
00:47:47They say it calms the womb
00:47:49Steadies the mind
00:47:51The crystal pulsed with faint light
00:47:53Resting right above my collarbones
00:47:55Still angry?
00:47:56His voice came rough and low
00:47:57His fingertip traced my jaw
00:47:59Liar
00:48:00He laughed soft
00:48:01Then swept me up into his arms
00:48:03Sarah, the way you look when you're jealous
00:48:05I'm not jealous
00:48:06He kissed the shell of my ear
00:48:08Fine, you're not
00:48:09His dragon tail coiled around my waist
00:48:11Then I'm jealous
00:48:12I can't stand any male near you
00:48:14He handled me like I was a fragile dragon egg
00:48:17I wrapped my arms around his neck
00:48:19I drowned in the heat of his dragon flame breath
00:48:21He panted against my horn
00:48:23Teeth grazing the sensitive tip
00:48:24Sarah, give me a daughter
00:48:25One who looks like you
00:48:27Aldrich's lips curved
00:48:28Depends on your performance
00:48:30He lifted me again
00:48:31Bridal style
00:48:32The chamber door clicked shut behind us
00:48:35Our mouths crashed together
00:48:36Hungry and deep
00:48:37His ear tips flushed pink
00:48:39He rolled, caging me beneath him
00:48:40His tail looped loose around my ankle
00:48:43Possessive even in its gentleness
00:48:45Sarah
00:48:46I love you
00:48:49The next morning, after dropping Oral off at the academy
00:48:52I started the journey home
00:48:54Halfway there, the weather turned without warning
00:48:57Dark clouds swallowed the sky
00:48:59Rain poured down on sheets
00:49:02My gray pony shrieked in panic and reared onto its hind legs
00:49:06I nearly fell from the saddle
00:49:09A sharp cramp tightened across my belly
00:49:11I clung desperately to the rains as rainwater blurred my vision
00:49:15Then a silver figure emerged from the storm
00:49:19He leaped on my horse
00:49:21One arm wrapped around my waist
00:49:23The other seized the rains
00:49:28Relax
00:49:31I've got the horse
00:49:32Slowly, the frightened animal calmed
00:49:34He guided it toward a cliffside overhang where we could shelter from the storm
00:49:39Above us, his dragon wings unfolded
00:49:42The silver membranes blocked the rain and wind
00:49:45He glanced down at me
00:49:48Recognition flickered in those icy eyes
00:49:54You're Valsorax's bonded mate, aren't you?
00:50:01What's a pregnant dragoness doing out here alone?
00:50:07His carriage was spacious and warm
00:50:10A dragonfire brazier glowed softly in one
00:50:12Thank you for helping me
00:50:14I pulled my damp cloak tighter around myself
00:50:18I don't believe we've met
00:50:21Adrian
00:50:22A faint smile touched his lips
00:50:25Just a traveler from the Silver Dragon Territory
00:50:27My body tensed instinctively
00:50:29The Silver Dragon Territory
00:50:31Vera's homeland
00:50:33I seemed to notice somebody
00:50:36Amusement flashed across his face
00:50:39Relax
00:50:42I have no interest in pregnant women
00:50:44Heat crept into my ears
00:50:47Though
00:50:49I never expected this to be his type
00:50:51What does that mean?
00:50:53Nothing
00:50:55His gaze dropped to the dragon crystal pendants
00:50:57Tanging at my throat
00:50:58Something unreadable flickered through his icy blue eyes
00:51:04He actually gave you that?
00:51:06Outside, rain drummed against the carriage roof
00:51:09I wrapped both hands around a cup of hot tea
00:51:13For the first time all afternoon
00:51:15My racing heart began to settle
00:51:18Suddenly Adrian leaned closer
00:51:19A cool dragon scent brushed against me
00:51:23The dragon fire inside your child is unusually strong
00:51:27My hand immediately covered my step
00:51:31What are you trying to do?
00:51:36His eyes slid closed
00:51:37Nothing
00:51:39A lazy smile appeared on his face
00:51:43I'm simply curious
00:51:45What kind of woman managed to steal the heart of the most cold-blooded dragon in the kingdom?
00:51:51The dragon fire
00:51:53A violent surge of dragon fire erupted outside the carriage
00:51:56The next second
00:51:58The carriage door was ripped open
00:52:00Aldrich stood in the rain
00:52:01Lightning flashed overhead
00:52:03Black and gold dragon scales gleamed beneath the storm
00:52:10Adrian
00:52:15Take your hands off my mate
00:52:17Adrian stepped down from the carriage without the slightest concern
00:52:20Silver wings
00:52:21Silver wings stretched behind him
00:52:22Silver wings stretched behind him
00:52:24His smile was infuriating
00:52:26You got here fast
00:52:28He tilted his head
00:52:31Dragon fire bond?
00:52:36Leave
00:52:37Don't be so hostile
00:52:42Adrian glanced toward me
00:52:44Mischief sparkled in his icy eyes
00:52:46She and I were only talking
00:52:49Right, Sarah?
00:52:51We didn't do anything
00:52:52Aldrich ignored him completely
00:52:54The next moment
00:52:56The next moment he pulled me into his arms
00:52:57His tail wrapped tightly around my waist
00:53:00Possessive, protective
00:53:01A dragon claiming what was his
00:53:05Sarah
00:53:09Are you hurt?
00:53:11Across the clearing
00:53:13Adrian swung
00:53:14He jumped effortlessly onto his dragon beast
00:53:15Rain lashed against his
00:53:20Aldrich
00:53:21You owe me one
00:53:22Go back to your silver dragon nest
00:53:27Why the rush?
00:53:29His icing gaze drifted toward me one last time
00:53:32A strange look crossed his face
00:53:35Let's hope your dragon fire is strong enough
00:53:38To keep protecting her
00:53:39Then he turned and disappeared into the storm
00:53:47Aldrich carried me back to dragon's fire through the rain
00:53:50His arms were tight
00:53:51Almost painful
00:53:52I can walk
00:53:53No
00:53:54His voice was flat
00:53:55I am not arguing with my pregnant wife in a storm
00:53:58I stopped speaking
00:53:59The moment we entered the worm roost
00:54:01Servants rushed forward with towels, dry robes, and hot water
00:54:04Aldrich ignored them all
00:54:05He placed me on the bed himself
00:54:07Then he knelt and removed my wet shoes
00:54:10Aldrich, I am fine
00:54:11I only got caught in the rain
00:54:13He looked up
00:54:14His eyes were still red from anger
00:54:15He came too close
00:54:17He did not hurt me
00:54:18Sarah
00:54:19I know
00:54:21No
00:54:21He said quietly
00:54:22You are looking at me like you think I am
00:54:27My fingers tightened around the blanket
00:54:29Aldrich reached out
00:54:30But he stopped before touching me
00:54:31I was worried
00:54:33As if he was afraid of frightening me more
00:54:35Soon the healer's tonic arrived
00:54:36I will feed you
00:54:37My hands work
00:54:38So do mine
00:54:39He sat beside me and brought the spoon to my lips
00:54:43I had no choice
00:54:44The bitterness spread across my tongue
00:54:45Aldrich watched until the bowl was empty
00:54:48I will protect you
00:54:49He said in a low voice
00:54:50And I will protect our child
00:54:52My chest tightened
00:54:53Before I could answer
00:54:55The dragon crystal pendant at my neck suddenly grew hot
00:54:58A faint golden light pulsed beneath Aldrich's hand
00:55:02Sarah
00:55:03The child had answered his dragon fire
00:55:08The healer arrived before the rain stopped
00:55:11He checked my pulse
00:55:12Then the dragon crystal
00:55:14Then the fire mark at my wrist
00:55:15His expression grew stranger each time
00:55:18Aldrich stood beside the bed
00:55:20He did not move
00:55:21How is she?
00:55:22He asked
00:55:23The healer bowed his head
00:55:24My lady is safe for now
00:55:26The child is also safe
00:55:29For now
00:55:30Aldrich's voice dropped
00:55:31The healer swallowed
00:55:33The young dragon's fire is very strong
00:55:35Stronger than expected
00:55:37But the mother's body is still weak
00:55:39If the fire rises too fast
00:55:40She will suffer
00:55:41Aldrich's face went cold
00:55:43What do we do?
00:55:44Rest
00:55:45Warm food
00:55:47No shocks
00:55:48No strong scents
00:55:49The healer paused
00:55:52And the father's dragon fire should calm the child
00:55:55I blinked
00:55:58What does that mean?
00:56:00The healer looked at the floor
00:56:03It means Lord Valthorax should stay close to you
00:56:06Especially at night
00:56:07My ears burned
00:56:08Aldrich nodded without shame
00:56:10I understand
00:56:14I stared at him
00:56:15You understand too quickly
00:56:18This is medical advice
00:56:19Before I could answer
00:56:21The door bounced open
00:56:23Aurel stood there in his night robe
00:56:24Holding a pillow bigger than his head
00:56:26I heard everything
00:56:28Aldrich turned slowly
00:56:29Aurel climbed onto the bed and hugged my arm
00:56:32If father can calm the baby
00:56:35I can calm mother
00:56:36Aldrich's face darkened
00:56:38You have academy tomorrow
00:56:40I can skip it
00:56:42No
00:56:42Aurel held my hand tighter
00:56:44Mother needs me
00:56:46Aurel stared at him
00:56:47Aurel stared back
00:56:48That night
00:56:49After much argument
00:56:51Aurel was finally carried back to his room
00:56:53Aurel lay beside me and placed his hand on my belly
00:56:56The golden pulse came again
00:56:58Outside the door
00:56:59The healer whispered to the steward
00:57:01That is not ordinary dragon fire
00:57:06By morning everyone knew
00:57:08The child in my belly had answered Aldrich's fire
00:57:11Even the kitchen sent up three different kinds of warm suit
00:57:14Aurel was proud
00:57:15My sibling is strong
00:57:16Very strong
00:57:17Probably a sister
00:57:18Of course young lord
00:57:19The guard bowed seriously
00:57:21Aldrich heard and said nothing
00:57:22But his mouth curved
00:57:23By noon
00:57:24Gifts arrived from noble houses
00:57:26Dragon wool blankets
00:57:28Fire pearls
00:57:29Silver cradles
00:57:30The cards were polite
00:57:31The voices behind them were not
00:57:34In the lower hall
00:57:35Two visiting ladies whispered
00:57:38Strong fire does not mean pure dragon soul
00:57:41True
00:57:41Lady Sarah is not high blood
00:57:43Low blood carrying Valthorak's fire
00:57:46Dangerous
00:57:47I stood behind the stone pillar and heard every word
00:57:49My fingers tightened around my sleeve
00:57:52For a moment I was back in house Montclair
00:57:55Small blood
00:57:57Unfoot
00:58:00A burden
00:58:03Then a warm hand covered mine
00:58:05Aldrich stood beside me
00:58:06He had her too
00:58:07His face was calm
00:58:08Which meant he was furious
00:58:10The two ladies turned pale at once
00:58:12My lord
00:58:13Leave dragon spike
00:58:14My lord
00:58:16My lord we meant no offense
00:58:17You came into my home
00:58:21And judged my wife and child
00:58:24The steward stepped forward
00:58:25This way ladies
00:58:25They left with white faces
00:58:27You should have called me
00:58:29I am used to it
00:58:30His eyes darkened
00:58:32That is what I hate most
00:58:34That night
00:58:35A silver box arrived at the gate
00:58:37The card carried one name
00:58:41Vera
00:58:43Vera
00:58:44Vera came herself the next afternoon
00:58:45She wore pale silver dragon silk
00:58:48Her hair shone like polished gold
00:58:50She smiled as if nothing unpleasant had ever happened between us
00:58:54Aldrich was at the conclave
00:58:55Aurel stood beside me in the solar
00:58:57Holding a wooden dragon sword
00:58:59Vera placed the silver box on the table
00:59:01A small gift for Lady Valthorax
00:59:04I did not touch it
00:59:06What is it?
00:59:07Silvermoon calming spice
00:59:08Pregnant dragoneds use it in the borderlands
00:59:11Her eyes lowered to my belly
00:59:13Strong dragon fire can burn the mother from the inside
00:59:17It must be handled carefully
00:59:19Aurel stepped forward
00:59:22Stay away from my mother
00:59:24Father will take care of her
00:59:25Vera smiled
00:59:27What a loyal child
00:59:31I am not a child
00:59:33Aurel lifted his sword
00:59:36I quickly held his shoulder
00:59:38Lady Vera, thank you for the gift
00:59:39But the healer said no strong sense
00:59:42Her smile grew thin
00:59:43Of course
00:59:44One must be careful
00:59:47Especially when the mother's blood is not strong
00:59:50Aurel's face turned red
00:59:52My mother is the best
00:59:54Vera looked at me
00:59:56Is she?
00:59:57Then the child will prove it soon enough
00:59:59Stoward
01:00:00See Lady Vera out
01:00:02Vera gave a small bow
01:00:03As you wish
01:00:05After she left
01:00:06The steward removed the box at once
01:00:09But a faint sweet smell remained in the air
01:00:11That night
01:00:12While Aldrich was still away
01:00:14Pain suddenly tightened across my belly
01:00:16The dragon wrist of pendant flashed
01:00:19I bent forward, gasping
01:00:21Aurel screamed
01:00:22Mother!
01:00:24Aldrich appeared moments later
01:00:25The healer checked the room
01:00:27Then the silver box
01:00:28His face changed
01:00:31My lord
01:00:34The spice stimulates dragon fire
01:00:39The bloodline witness hall was full
01:00:41Lords, healers, dragon scholars
01:00:43High blood ladies with sharp eyes
01:00:45Aldrich walked in with me on his arm
01:00:47Aurel followed at my other side
01:00:48He had refused to stay home
01:00:50I am the big brother
01:00:52He said
01:00:53I must watch
01:00:54No one dared stop him
01:00:55Vera stood near the silver dragon seats
01:00:58Her smile was soft
01:00:59The conclave elder raised his staff
01:01:02Lady Sarah Valthorax
01:01:04Step into the dragon crystal circle
01:01:07Aldrich's hand tightened on mine
01:01:09Before I moved, Vera spoke
01:01:11Elder
01:01:12Before the witness begins
01:01:14I request the ancient protection clause
01:01:17The hall stirred
01:01:18Aldrich's face turned to ice
01:01:20The elder frowned
01:01:21Explain
01:01:22Vera lowered her head
01:01:24If the unborn dragon soul proves unstable
01:01:28Or beyond the mother's ability to guard
01:01:30The conclave may appoint a stronger guardian
01:01:33Her gaze lifted to me
01:01:35For the child's safety
01:01:39Aurel shouted first
01:01:42The hall gasped
01:01:44Aldrich's voice came colder than winter
01:01:49Anyone who reaches for my wife or child
01:01:52Will lose the hand
01:01:54The elder struck his step
01:01:55The witness must continue
01:01:59I felt Aldrich's anger shaking through his palm
01:02:01I squeezed his hand
01:02:04I am fine
01:02:06You do not have to do this
01:02:09I do
01:02:11I walked into the circle
01:02:12The dragon crystals around me were clear and cold
01:02:15Aurel's eyes were red
01:02:17Mother, don't be afraid
01:02:18I smiled at him
01:02:20Then I placed both hands over my belly
01:02:22Little one
01:02:24I whispered
01:02:25Mother is here
01:02:27The crystals glowed
01:02:28At first
01:02:29It was only pale light
01:02:31Then gold exploded through the hall
01:02:34The elder staggered back
01:02:36Gold dragon fire!
01:02:39The whole hall fell into silence
01:02:41Gold light filled every dragon crystal
01:02:44It spilled across the floor
01:02:46It touched the high seats
01:02:47It lit every shocked face
01:02:49Someone whispered
01:02:51Impossible
01:02:51Another voice shook
01:02:53Gold dragon fire
01:02:55Has not appeared for centuries
01:02:57Vera's face went white
01:02:59Her lips parted
01:02:59But no sound came out
01:03:01A high blood lord stared at me
01:03:03As if I had turned into a myth
01:03:04But she is low blood
01:03:08Aldrich turned his head
01:03:09Finish that sentence
01:03:11The lord dropped to one knee at once
01:03:13I misspoke my lord
01:03:14I misspoke my lord
01:03:17Aurel laughed through his tears
01:03:19My sibling is gold
01:03:21I told you
01:03:23Definitely a sister
01:03:23They were too stunned
01:03:27The elder stepped closer
01:03:28Trembling
01:03:29Lady Valthorax
01:03:31The child's dragon's soul
01:03:33Is not unstable
01:03:34His voice grew reverent
01:03:35It is ancient
01:03:38Noble
01:03:41Extremely powerful
01:03:42My knees weakened
01:03:44Aldrich caught me
01:03:45Before I fell
01:03:45Sarah?
01:03:47I'm fine
01:03:48You are not
01:03:50His voice was sharp with fear
01:03:52I touched his wrist
01:03:53He was scared
01:03:55Yes
01:03:56He did not hide it
01:03:58I am terrified
01:04:00My chest hurt softly
01:04:02I leaned into him
01:04:04The gold light around us pulsed again
01:04:06This time pain tore through my belly
01:04:08I gasped
01:04:09Aldrich's face changed
01:04:11The healer rushed forward
01:04:12Then he shouted
01:04:14My lord
01:04:15The dragon egg is forming early
01:04:21Aldrich lifted me into his arms
01:04:23And left the hall without any hesitation
01:04:25The conclave healers ran behind us
01:04:27Aurel chased after us
01:04:30Crying
01:04:31Mother!
01:04:32Wait for me!
01:04:34The carriage flew back to Dragonspire
01:04:36I barely felt the road
01:04:37Pain came in waves
01:04:38Hot
01:04:39Bright
01:04:39Burning
01:04:40Aldrich held me the entire time
01:04:42Look at me
01:04:43He said
01:04:44His voice was steady
01:04:45But his eyes were not
01:04:46Sarah
01:04:48Stay with me
01:04:54I am trying
01:04:55I know
01:04:56You are doing well
01:04:58His forehead touched mine
01:04:59Better than all of us
01:05:01At Dragonspire
01:05:03The worm roost had already been prepared
01:05:05Warm water
01:05:06Clean cloth
01:05:07Dragon fire lamps
01:05:08The healer ordered everyone out
01:05:10Aldrich refused
01:05:11I stay
01:05:12My lord
01:05:13I stay
01:05:18No one argued again
01:05:20Aurel tried to crash him too
01:05:22The steward caught him
01:05:23Young lord
01:05:24Wait outside
01:05:25Aurel sobbed
01:05:26But nodded
01:05:27Inside
01:05:27Aldrich held my hand
01:05:29Through every wave of pain
01:05:31I gripped him so hard
01:05:32My nails cut his skin
01:05:33He did not flinch
01:05:36Curse me if you need to
01:05:38He whispered
01:05:38I don't have the strength
01:05:40Then later
01:05:41I almost laughed
01:05:43Then another pain hit
01:05:44Aldrich kissed my damp forehead again and again
01:05:47Do not sleep, Sarah
01:05:50I am tired
01:05:53I know
01:05:56But I still need you
01:05:57His voice broke
01:05:58I need you more than breath
01:06:00After a long night
01:06:02The dragon fire in the room suddenly calmed
01:06:04A clear sound rang out
01:06:05Like crystal touched by sunlight
01:06:07The healer fell to his knees
01:06:09My lord
01:06:10My lady
01:06:12His voice trembled
01:06:14It is born
01:06:16Aldrich went still
01:06:17The healer lifted the soft cloth
01:06:19Inside lay a golden dragon egg
01:06:22Into the air
01:06:23Supper
01:06:24of loveski
01:06:24the air The
01:06:24lid Stay
01:06:25Do
01:06:25not sleep I
01:06:25just need you Going
01:06:25have Come
01:06:25Baby
01:06:26I
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