Elven Oath

Chapter 9

Aodhan

W e hadn’t exchanged many words the first two days, but today has turned out to be different.

At first, our conversation had started with simple things, like how far we had left to travel or whether we would be safe tonight.

But soon, it gave way to other things. Her curiosity started to show, and mine too, though I tried not to let it seem too obvious.

She wasn’t the delicate, sheltered princess I had assumed her to be. Her wit was sharp, and she had no problem voicing her opinions. Especially when it came to me.

I found myself enjoying our conversation, despite how they’d often end with her frustrated or giving me that stubborn, defiant look she seems to have mastered.

She was fiery, that much was clear, and I respected that about her more than I wanted to admit.

By the time the sun began to dip lower in the sky, we’d covered a lot of ground. I could feel the weight of the journey in my bones, but I knew it was harder on her.

She hadn’t complained much, but I could see the fatigue in her eyes, the way her posture had slouched by the time we decided to stop for the night.

“We should be safe enough to start a fire,” I said, breaking the silence as I swung down from the horse.

She got down right after me, stretching out her stiff legs as soon as she hit the ground. “Finally,” she mutters, glancing around the clearing where we would make camp. “I’m beginning to think I’ll never feel warm again.”

I chuckle, watching her for a moment before turning to Falkor and Drago. They had already begun gathering wood for the fire.

“I’ll make sure we have something better than dried rations tonight,” I call out to them.

I turn back to Vevina to see her brushing leaves and dirt from her cloak, her gaze drifting toward the edge of the clearing. It was quieter now, with just the two of us left. The trees rustled in the evening breeze, and I could hear the faint sound of running water.

“We passed a stream not far back,” I say, stepping toward her. “You should take the chance to bathe while we have the time. I’ll take you.”

Her eyes narrow slightly as if she is assessing whether there is some hidden motive behind the offer. “I’ll go alone,” she replies, her chin tilting up defiantly.

I shake my head. “Not a chance. I’m not letting you wander off by yourself out here.”

“I can take care of myself,” she shoots back, folding her arms across her chest.

“I have no doubt,” I say, giving her a half-smile. “But we both know it’s not just wolves we’re worried about.”

Her expression softens slightly, but I can see that fire in her eyes still smoldering. After a long pause, she lets out a small sigh, clearly resigning herself to the fact that she wouldn’t win this argument.

“Fine,” she mutters, though her tone holds less bite than usual.

Grabbing my sword, I strap it across my back before motioning for her to follow. The stream wasn’t far, just a short walk from the camp, hidden behind a cluster of trees. The water flowed clear and steady, glistening in the fading light.

She hesitates as we reach the water’s edge, casting a glance at me. Her discomfort is obvious, and for a moment, I almost regret offering to bring her here. Almost.

“I’ll give you some privacy,” I say, turning my back to her before she can object. “But don’t take too long.”

I can hear the rustle of fabric behind me as she begins to undress and the soft splash of water as she steps into the stream. My gaze remains on the trees ahead, but my senses are sharp, on high alert for any sign of danger.

Despite the cold professionalism I try to maintain, I can’t help but be aware of her presence behind me. The sound of the water rippling around her, the quiet splashes as she moves, it all sends an odd tension through me.

I shake my head, trying to clear my thoughts. Now wasn’t the time for distractions.

“I still don’t understand why this is happening,” Vevina’s voice breaks through the silence, softer than before.

I turn my head slightly, enough to catch a glimpse of her out of the corner of my eye. She is half-submerged in the stream, her long hair wet and clinging to her skin.

My entire body grows hard from the sight that she makes. My skin remembering the feel of her softness around me on our wedding night.

“What do you mean?” I ask, my voice low.

“This... union,” she replies. “It doesn’t make sense to me. My father’s kept me in the dark about it, and I’m supposed to just accept it.”

I stay quiet for a moment, considering my words. “I wasn’t given much of a choice either,” I admit. “Our union is meant to bridge the divide between our people. But I know it feels... forced.”

She turns her head slightly, looking at me with those piercing blue eyes that seem to see through any fa?ade. “Do you really believe that peace will come from this?”

I exhale, shaking my head slightly. “I don’t know. But I hope so.”

We are both caught in a web of politics and old grudges that we had no control over.

When she finally emerged from the water, wrapping herself in her cloak, I turn to look at her fully and again my body heats from within.

Mate. I hear from deep inside.

“What was that?” She turns to me quickly with a raised brow.

“I didn’t hear anything.” I answer too quickly but I can tell she isn’t about to let it go.

“Did I hear you in my head?” She demands, taking a step closer.

Yes. “No”. I answer at the same time that my dragon does.

She stares with wide eyes for several long moments before she begins to giggle.

“How do you know it’s my dragon?” I demand even as a deep purr resonates from my chest.

I watch as her eyes glaze over and her face transforms into the same one that I watched as I made her cum all over my cock.

The heat inside of me burns hotter as I am no longer able to control my instincts to step closer to her. She reaches out with one hand, grabbing hold of my arm with a gasp.

“What’s happening to me?” She whispers as her own skin begins to glow like a bright light.

I watch with fascination as her nipples become hard nubs under her clothes and I can now smell her arousal.

“It’s the mate bond. It will always pull us together but especially at any moment either of us...wants the other.” I answer honestly.

“You want me?” She asks with surprise.

“Of course I do. Can’t you feel it?” I ask, grabbing her other hand and bringing it to my chest.

“Yes.” She says.

“If you don’t want this, Vevina, I need you to say so now while I can still make myself stop.” I manage through gritted teeth as a new wave of arousal courses through my own body. Crossing over into dragon lands seems to be making it all stronger.

I open my eyes to look at her, waiting for her to answer all the unspoken questions. I’m about to make myself turn away without an answer when she gives me a slight grin.

“I want you too.”

With her admission, my mouth slams down over hers just as I pull her tightly against me. She works at pulling my clothes off and I push her cloak off her shoulders, exposing her nakedness to the cool air.

Pulling back for only a moment, I throw both out cloaks on the ground and lay her down on it. Climbing over her, I take each of her hardened nipples into my mouth, taking turns to suckle each one.

She moans and bucks under me. Her pussy trying to get some traction exactly where she craves it most. Moving one hand down her stomach, I reach her little nub between her legs, rubbing it lightly.

She gasps from the sensation and I feel her body readying itself for me. Reaching up with my mouth, I once again take her in a deep kiss, moving both my hands to her silky hair. I buck into her, running my cock through her wet folds, coating myself.

Feeling that she is more than ready, I line my cock up with her entrance and slide fully in to the hilt. She’s still so tight, I wonder if I’ll be able to make it last for her.

“Gods! You feel so good, Sweet.” I groan into her mouth.

“Please, Aodhan!” She begs, trying to move herself on my cock.

Pulling out slowly, I slam back into her in one fast swoop.

“Yes.” She gasps, meeting my thrust.

I do it again until I work us up to a fast, powerful rhythm until I feel her walls starting to vibrate around me. I squeeze my eyes from the pleasure shooting through me, trying to hold back my release until she has gotten her own.

Pulling back to look into her hooded eyes, I grunt, “Cum for me, Sweet.”

Two more powerful pumps and she explodes, triggering my release as well. I swallow her scream with my mouth just as a blinding white light explodes around us once again.

Vevina

“Will it always be like that?” I ask as we make our way back to camp.

“Like what?” He asks, taking my hand with his own.

It feels weird to be holding his hand but at the same time, it feels exactly right. It’s like he’s an extension of me in some way.

“The light. It seemed even more powerful than last time.” I state, my face turning hot from remembering.

“I’m not sure. There’s not much I have found yet in the archives about mate bonds between our two peoples.” He answers. “Did you ever read anything about a bond in your own archives?”

“No. I was limited on what I was allowed to have access to. We all were. My father’s advisors kept everything hidden away from the rest of us. I’m not even sure if my own father knows what is in those books.”

“Really? Don’t you think that’s a little strange?” He asks.

“Yes, I do. It’s always felt like the advisors have some kind of strange hold on him.”

“If they control what the King does, I’m surprised they allowed him to marry you off to me.” He says and I raise my brows as I remember something.

“How fast was our wedding put together? Before you came to get me?” I ask quickly.

“Only a few weeks. It was kind of rushed in my opinion. Why?”

“My father’s main advisors have been gone for almost a month. They are due back next week.” I answer, rolling it all around in my head as I try to figure out what exactly is going on.

“So they may not even know about our marriage then.” He stops to look at me, his own questions twirling behind his eyes.

We stare at each other for several long moments until a twig snaps somewhere in the distance. We both turn, looking around us for any possible threat.

“Let’s get back to camp.” He says quietly and we turn to hurry in that direction.

When we return, Falkor and Drago have already started the fire with a hare roasting over it.

“Figured you might be too busy for hunting.” Falkor grins when we notice the roasting hare.

My face burns hot but I keep my head held high as we take a seat around the fire.