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