Chapter 58 Valen
VALEN
I hold her close and watch her as she sleeps. Gods, she’s so beautiful, my curvy little Princess. A deep swell of protectiveness comes over me, followed by an even stronger wave of possessiveness.
I still don’t like the idea of her going through that fucking Door of Uncertainty, even if it is the only way to truly unlock her powers. I make a decision then and there—if she goes, she’s not going alone. I’m going to be with her every step of the way, keeping her safe—protecting her.
Inside, I hear my Drake roar with approval. We must keep our mate safe, he assures me. We cannot let her risk the magic door alone.
It occurs to me that he’s much more vocal than he ever was before we met Irena. He speaks in words now—not just feelings. He’s no longer a dumb beast—why is that?
I lick my lips and get my answer. Irena’s blood—it’s full of the magic she claims she doesn’t have.
Drinking from her has changed my Drake—or maybe it’s changed both of us.
Has it merged us somehow—brought us together in ways we weren’t before?
Or has it simply lifted my Drake’s mental capacity and allowed him to think and articulate those thoughts?
I don’t know and to be honest, I don’t fucking care.
The change has been gradual and it feels natural.
I’m happy to be able to hear more from my other half than just grunts and roars.
And his emotions for Irena echo my own, which is a good thing.
I wouldn’t want to be fighting with the creature who lives inside me—who is me, for all intents and purposes.
I push the thoughts and speculations away for now.
Soon I’m going to get up and slip away for a moment to take care of myself.
The memory of tasting my little Princess’s pussy is still fresh in my mind and my cock is aching for release.
But I don’t leave right away. I want to hold her a while longer…
to study her lovely face, so sweet and vulnerable in sleep.
She’s mine, I think and hear a growling agreement from my Drake. I know I shouldn’t feel this way—we’ll be parted soon enough.
But for now, I want to pretend I can hold her in my arms forever and never let her go.