Chapter 3

Edric could not believe it. Here? Now? His heart thundered in his chest to the point where it was almost painful. What tricks were the Fates up to this time? Did they not have enough entertainment at his expense?

Well, he would have none of it. No more games with his heart. He’d live and die alone. In solitude. He was a Dragon shifter, and he would not be trifled with.

He was not in the mood for games. No matter what the crimson beast inside of him wanted. He felt more than heard the deep, rumbling growl of his Dragon penetrate his mind’s eye. Es meus.

Edric gritted his teeth. He’d do anything to stop the madness that was certain to follow if he listened to his Dragon. He couldn’t risk it. He’d die if he were betrayed again.