Chapter 23

~Nye~

Nye got used to seeing his brothers fight to mate with a female; it's the way of Dragons. But this he found much more challenging to deal with. Shade poison did a number on Nye, and it took him a while to recover, and Nye knew if Koa got scratched, he'd be weak enough for him to strike. Aneth didn't seem interested in taking Koa's spot, but Nye couldn't help but crave revenge. Koa fought him nether-the-less, but it wasn't as intense, and Nye cast the last blow. Now, he stood over his brother with his boot on his chest, and Koa's blood ran thick on the floors.

Knowing the routine, Aneth comes forth. Nye can taste the thick, coppery satisfaction of being Alpha again. When a knock comes at the door, Nye's upper lip twitches. Why did humans have to involve themselves in something so sacred to Dragon-Kind? Nye ignores it and watches Aneth drag Koa and place him on the couch. When the knocking doesn't stop, he marches up to the door and swings it open.