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dragons had killed so unmercifully, why this cavern had once been a place of death and destruction.
Still, Valerian thought it was better off in his hands. Innocents did not deserve to die. What if Shaye had passed through
before his arrival? She would have been slain.
Are those bones? Shaye covered her mouth with a shaky hand. I didn t notice them before.
He explained about the dragons, about the portal. Humans have tried to destroy the creatures of Atlantis in an attempt to
steal their riches. Dragons did what they thought was right to protect the Atlanteans.
Valerian descended a flight of stairs, this one hidden in the narrow crevice between two bloodstained boulders. The portal
was exactly why the dragons wanted control of this palace again. They would fight to the death to have it. Darius, King of the
Dragons, was Guardian, a slayer of trespassers.
You never told me the most erotic place on a woman s body, Shaye said. Fear layered her voice, as if she was desperate
to think of anything but war and death.
Nor will I, he replied. The mystery would occupy her mind, keeping her distracted. Not until I have you in bed again.
Jerk.
Beauty.
A pause. A sharp intake of breath. Shaye ground to an abrupt halt. What is this place? Her voice echoed around them.
They had reached the bottom of the stairs, had entered a new room. Valerian propped his shield against the wall and slipped
a hand around Shaye s waist, urging her to his side if only to prevent her from running when she spied the prison cell. Welcome
to the dungeon, moon.
The gaggle of voices tapered to quiet a second before happy coos sprang forth. Valerian, you gorgeous thing! I m so happy
to see you.
Valerian!
Hi, Valerian.
Glowing blue bars came into view, bars that held all of the other women.
Hell, no, Shaye said, and he knew she d seen the prison a prison that could hold an immortal if necessary. She jerked
from him, cutting off all contact. I m not letting you trap me like that. I will not be helpless!
Determined, he faced her. She, too, wore an expression of determination. Her dark eyes flashed fire as he backed her into
the wall.
Try and intimidate me all you want. She squared her shoulders and raised her chin, the picture of total defiance. I m not
staying down here while you war it up, up there.
This is the safest place for you.
What if you re killed? Will we be stuck down here forever?
That will not happen, he insisted.
Can you guarantee it with one hundred percent certainty?
Yes. He would allow nothing bad to happen to himself because Shaye s life depended on him. That was fact.
She crossed her arms over her chest. How can you guarantee such a thing? Are you psychic?
His eye twitched as he jerkily pointed to the group of warriors standing in front of the prison bars. If anything happens to
me, these men will release you. Satisfied?
I m not a little cupcake who will do stupid things while the big, strong he -warrior takes care of her. You don t have to
worry about me rushing into the battle. I ll stay in this room, okay. You don t have to lock me up.
The bars aren t for you. They are for the dragons. If they catch you, they will burn you or ravish you. Perhaps both. Is that
the fate you desire for yourself?
What little color her face held drained away.
He softened his tone. Try and keep the others calm while I m gone. Will you do this for me?
She stared into his eyes, and for a brief moment he caught a glimpse of sheer terror. For him. For his safety. But she
frowned and nodded. Fine. I ll do it. But they aren t upset, she grumbled. They re freakishly happy to see you.
We are, Valerian, a brunette said, stepping forward. She gripped the bars. A buttercup-yellow robe draped her lush body.
We re very happy to see you.
Shaye pinched the bridge of her nose. If you don t come back, I swear to God I ll kill you.
Valerian nodded to Terran, who stood sentry at the cell. Terran extended his arm and brushed his fingers against the bars,
making them nothing more than mist. Valerian couldn t help himself. He crushed Shaye s lips with his own, his tongue swooping
inside for a quick taste, bringing all of his fiercest desires to the surface. She responded violently, brutally, taking everything he
could give her.
As he kissed her, he backed her into the cell. When she was ensconced inside, he jerked away from her and the bars
solidified in front of her face.
Their eyes locked. Silence sizzled between them for a heartbeat. Her gaze widened in understanding, and she gripped the
bars. She gave them a good shake, but they did not even rattle. You bastard! I said I would willingly stay here. You didn t have to
trick me inside.
I m sorry. He hated to leave her. Wanted to kiss her again. Wanted to linger. He couldn t. He hefted up his shield and
stalked from the enclosure, her curses ringing in his ears. He headed for the dining hall. Broderick met him halfway.
The men are ready.
He pushed Shaye from his mind, determined to act as a warrior should. Cold, unemotional. Lethal. Excellent. How far are
the dragons from reaching us?
They are still in the Outer City.
Have they any allies with them?
No. They come alone.
Darius leads them?
Yes.
Valerian nodded. He and Darius had fought once before, and though Valerian had injured the hulking beast, the end had
been a draw, with neither man able to completely conquer the other. I want our best men on the parapet and a group of soldiers
strategically placed in the surrounding forest. I want the dragons every move tracked. I want to know if they send flyers onto the
roof.
And if they do?
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dragons had killed so unmercifully, why this cavern had once been a place of death and destruction.
Still, Valerian thought it was better off in his hands. Innocents did not deserve to die. What if Shaye had passed through
before his arrival? She would have been slain.
Are those bones? Shaye covered her mouth with a shaky hand. I didn t notice them before.
He explained about the dragons, about the portal. Humans have tried to destroy the creatures of Atlantis in an attempt to
steal their riches. Dragons did what they thought was right to protect the Atlanteans.
Valerian descended a flight of stairs, this one hidden in the narrow crevice between two bloodstained boulders. The portal
was exactly why the dragons wanted control of this palace again. They would fight to the death to have it. Darius, King of the
Dragons, was Guardian, a slayer of trespassers.
You never told me the most erotic place on a woman s body, Shaye said. Fear layered her voice, as if she was desperate
to think of anything but war and death.
Nor will I, he replied. The mystery would occupy her mind, keeping her distracted. Not until I have you in bed again.
Jerk.
Beauty.
A pause. A sharp intake of breath. Shaye ground to an abrupt halt. What is this place? Her voice echoed around them.
They had reached the bottom of the stairs, had entered a new room. Valerian propped his shield against the wall and slipped
a hand around Shaye s waist, urging her to his side if only to prevent her from running when she spied the prison cell. Welcome
to the dungeon, moon.
The gaggle of voices tapered to quiet a second before happy coos sprang forth. Valerian, you gorgeous thing! I m so happy
to see you.
Valerian!
Hi, Valerian.
Glowing blue bars came into view, bars that held all of the other women.
Hell, no, Shaye said, and he knew she d seen the prison a prison that could hold an immortal if necessary. She jerked
from him, cutting off all contact. I m not letting you trap me like that. I will not be helpless!
Determined, he faced her. She, too, wore an expression of determination. Her dark eyes flashed fire as he backed her into
the wall.
Try and intimidate me all you want. She squared her shoulders and raised her chin, the picture of total defiance. I m not
staying down here while you war it up, up there.
This is the safest place for you.
What if you re killed? Will we be stuck down here forever?
That will not happen, he insisted.
Can you guarantee it with one hundred percent certainty?
Yes. He would allow nothing bad to happen to himself because Shaye s life depended on him. That was fact.
She crossed her arms over her chest. How can you guarantee such a thing? Are you psychic?
His eye twitched as he jerkily pointed to the group of warriors standing in front of the prison bars. If anything happens to
me, these men will release you. Satisfied?
I m not a little cupcake who will do stupid things while the big, strong he -warrior takes care of her. You don t have to
worry about me rushing into the battle. I ll stay in this room, okay. You don t have to lock me up.
The bars aren t for you. They are for the dragons. If they catch you, they will burn you or ravish you. Perhaps both. Is that
the fate you desire for yourself?
What little color her face held drained away.
He softened his tone. Try and keep the others calm while I m gone. Will you do this for me?
She stared into his eyes, and for a brief moment he caught a glimpse of sheer terror. For him. For his safety. But she
frowned and nodded. Fine. I ll do it. But they aren t upset, she grumbled. They re freakishly happy to see you.
We are, Valerian, a brunette said, stepping forward. She gripped the bars. A buttercup-yellow robe draped her lush body.
We re very happy to see you.
Shaye pinched the bridge of her nose. If you don t come back, I swear to God I ll kill you.
Valerian nodded to Terran, who stood sentry at the cell. Terran extended his arm and brushed his fingers against the bars,
making them nothing more than mist. Valerian couldn t help himself. He crushed Shaye s lips with his own, his tongue swooping
inside for a quick taste, bringing all of his fiercest desires to the surface. She responded violently, brutally, taking everything he
could give her.
As he kissed her, he backed her into the cell. When she was ensconced inside, he jerked away from her and the bars
solidified in front of her face.
Their eyes locked. Silence sizzled between them for a heartbeat. Her gaze widened in understanding, and she gripped the
bars. She gave them a good shake, but they did not even rattle. You bastard! I said I would willingly stay here. You didn t have to
trick me inside.
I m sorry. He hated to leave her. Wanted to kiss her again. Wanted to linger. He couldn t. He hefted up his shield and
stalked from the enclosure, her curses ringing in his ears. He headed for the dining hall. Broderick met him halfway.
The men are ready.
He pushed Shaye from his mind, determined to act as a warrior should. Cold, unemotional. Lethal. Excellent. How far are
the dragons from reaching us?
They are still in the Outer City.
Have they any allies with them?
No. They come alone.
Darius leads them?
Yes.
Valerian nodded. He and Darius had fought once before, and though Valerian had injured the hulking beast, the end had
been a draw, with neither man able to completely conquer the other. I want our best men on the parapet and a group of soldiers
strategically placed in the surrounding forest. I want the dragons every move tracked. I want to know if they send flyers onto the
roof.
And if they do?
Cut them down. All dragons had wings that allowed them to soar through the air. They were also fire-breathers and if they [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]