Chapter 40

GABRIEL

I can’t help but smile as I watch my son give a captor a good beating. A smirk tugs at my lips as blood splatters on the floor.

“Just finish him off,” I instruct, keeping my eyes on the scene. My son pulls out a dagger and slices the captor’s throat. His hands are drenched in blood, but he’s grinning.

“How’s it going?” Prince Eros asks, wiping his dagger clean.

A few days back, we sent spies into the dragon’s lair. They managed to infiltrate successfully. Now, all we can do is wait for their report. A report I’m itching to hear.

I rise from my seat and descend the stairs.

“Round up your brother and some men and head to the dragon’s lair. Bring back anything of value,” I instruct, patting his shoulder. Eros returns my smile and bows before taking his leave.

***

“Lord…!” the woman cries out.

I thrust into her, fucking her hard. Her breasts bounce in rhythm with my movements as I take her from behind. I drive my cock deep into her wet pussy, groaning as I tighten my grip on her waist.

“Fuck,” I mutter, feeling my climax building.

I quicken my pace, yanking her hair and pulling her back against my chest.

“Say my name!” I demand, hissing in her ear. Her legs shake and she convulses as my cock hits her sweet spot. With one final, hard thrust, I cum inside her. My seed spills into her wet, welcoming pussy.

I pull out of her and step back, taking a deep breath.

“Get out!” I command, looking at her tired face.

“You’re kicking me out?” she asks, sounding offended.

“Yes, get out!” I repeat, rubbing my forehead. I’m not in the mood for cuddling.

“Gabriel!” she snaps back, “you can’t just—”

“I’m giving you an order, my queen!” I interrupt, my voice rising. “Now get out or I’ll throw you out myself!”

She huffs, stands up, and slams the chamber doors behind her with a loud thud. I groan in frustration, walking back to bed and lying down.

When I hear a knock at my door, I ask who it is. Eros announces himself and I let him in.

“Father…,” Eros begins, rolling his eyes and turning away. “Now I understand why mother was so angry.”

I sit up in bed, grabbing a blanket to cover myself.

“Let her be,” I say, smiling. “Now, why are you back so soon?”

“Didn’t you tell me to bring back any important information as soon as possible?” Eros asks, smirking.

“Yes, but it’s only been two days,” I reply, frowning. “Did you ride your dragon?”

“Yes,” Eros confirms, “but I think you should hear what I have to report.”

I raise an eyebrow, stand up, and pour myself some wine.

“Go ahead,” I say, turning my back to Eros.

“The king has found a mate,” Eros reveals, causing me to stiffen.

“What?” I ask, turning around and taking a gulp of wine.

“Yes, dear father. King Dimitri, the king of dragons, has found his mate, and according to the rumors, she’s a human,” Eros says, taking the goblet and pouring himself some wine.

I laugh out loud, take a swig of my wine, and walk over to the large window.

“Perfect, this is just perfect!” I exclaim, still laughing. “Tell them to keep an eye on her. I need to know who this woman is.”

Eros nods, downs his wine, and turns to leave.

“Wait, Eros,” I call out, stopping him.

Eros looks over his shoulder.

“Yes, my king?” Eros asks, smiling.

“Keep tabs on Zar. I need to know his every move,” I instruct, gripping my goblet.

“No problem,” Eros replies, waving goodbye.

***

A day has passed since Eros left to check on Zar. I released Zar from his punishment and sent him back home. According to my spies, Zar hasn’t left his house.

That little shit is laying low. I wonder what he’s planning.

I walk down the hallway and enter the dining room. My sons and my queen are waiting for me to start eating.

“Go ahead,” I say, taking a seat.

“My king, we need to find a wife for our son Eros. He already has two concubines, but he needs a queen,” my queen says, picking at her fruit with a fork.

“Eros, what do you think?” I ask him. He just chuckles.

“No need,” Eros replies. “Don’t worry, Queen Mother. I don’t need one.”

I raise my eyebrows as I look at him. I scoff. He’s definitely hiding something from his mother. I’m going to find out what it is.

As I shake my head, I hear a loud roar.

“Is that your dragon, Eros?” I ask, looking out the window.

“It seems so. He must be upset,” Eros explains.

A dragon tamer can control any dragon by making it lose its sanity, and therefore, its human form. Anyone who can do that is known as a tamer.

Each tamer has a mark that identifies them as someone who can control both the mind and body of these beasts. It’s a well-known fact across the kingdoms.

So far, only my son Eros and I have managed to become tamers. He’s not just my oldest son, but also my favorite. If I had to choose someone to cherish, it would be him.

I couldn’t care less about Zar or my queen. Only Eros and Seth matter to me.

“I should see what’s going on,” Eros says, standing up.

“I’ll come with you,” I say, grabbing a glass of water and following Eros.

Eros halts his descent down the staircase, his attention drawn to something outside. I sidle up next to him, following his gaze through the window. His dragon is outside, roaring in protest as the guards tug at his chains.

“Your dragon seems pretty pissed about those chains. I thought he didn’t need them anymore?” I ask, my lips pressed into a thin line. “Are you having trouble keeping him in check?”

“No…” Eros responds, his brow furrowing in thought. “He’s been acting out for the past couple of nights.”

“Isn’t that around the time you visited the dragon’s horde?” I question, continuing my journey down the stairs.

“Yeah, you’re right. That’s when his behavior started to change,” Eros muses, rubbing his chin thoughtfully.

I just shrug, a frown etched onto my face.

“Just make sure you handle it. I don’t need you messing everything up!” I snap, just as the guards swing open the doors to the training grounds.