Surrogate of the Sleeping Dragon

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y experience online with DracoK4u. I pulled my sweatshirt tighter around myself, shivering thinking abou

m in a way I had never

how I forgot that we had been on camera and I hadn't correctly ended the call. He had seen my glowing hands

nd jumped into bed, sobbing myself to sleep. I had to remove myself from all five of my dragon forums, the safe space I'd

r find comfort by speaking with him. Knowing me was dangerous with my unpredictable power, I could hu

was more like a loud horn instead of a chime

ed to scowl over at me with ch

de down her back. If looks could kill, I'd be dead two times over. I gave her a sheepish look and ducked m

se answer me. Are you

missed him. He had stolen a space in my heart quickly these past few weeks, and I enjoyed our late night chats. H

e last few books on the shelf and made my way to the front desk. An older gentleman made it there before me dressed in a cleanly press

e I answer your question, how do you kn

e and there. With the way this man was dressed and his age I didn't think he was of any threat

ng to stand beside Rowena. She looked

istant. Perhaps you

o, hello. Are y

t's

an invitation here for you," the older man said, exp

ed at my name on it embossed in gold letters. I couldn't help but wonder what this was for. Rowena wa

ly open it. Inside there was in beautiful calligraphic lettering an invitation to privately

read over the details. I also knew that the castle was said to have dragon histo

shopping in our store. I felt torn. I was afraid of hurting people at the castle accidentally with my hand

ell something is on your mind."

"Take a lo

kimmed over it saying, "Wow. This is an amazing op

I was in such a public place," I explain

lot of people for you to see or interact with!" Rowena pointed out, tap

es..." I paused, not wishing to continue my thoughts. I had just found out about

is is something you are interested in...extremely interested in. Wouldn't it be a fun little adventur

na had made a solid case to accep

owena shooed me out from behind the counter and usher

ful for the opportunity to go see a real life castle. I quickly ran up the

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ground in shock and awe. What the shit. Seriously? This was amazing. I had never flown an

comfortable chairs spread throughout the cabin. The chairs were tan and the floor was carpeted. Off to one

by castle. It was gorgeous and built into the mountainside with a long str

iley young girl at the bottom of the steps. "

r tour guide!" Nola squealed to me excitedly as she tucked some hair behind her ear. For a tour g

attles it had been involved in. "No matter what, it is a safe haven for many," Nola said mysteriously, giving me a side g

al armored knight dummies stood around the front door as if to protect the castle. A be

magnificent. I can't wait

e tour tomorrow. I hear you like dragon lor

id running a gloved

you like?" N

red, feeling embarrassed at my

happily. "Your suite has a bookcase full

the stairs, "Come on let me take you

the stairs I checked to see who had mess

ese new experiences. She wished me a goodnight and I couldn't help but excitedly wander around my suite which included a bed

after breakfast was delivered to my room.

Nola expertly guided me toward the gardens. I noticed some caves off to the side of the castle.

Those caves are off limi

olorful array of plants. I really wasn't much of a plant lover and I couldn't help but think back to the cave

g, "I'll be right back Ember. Feel free to look around the entire garde

was wondering if I'd be able to hear the voices again. Walking toward the caves, I heard the v

ling me in. I didn't feel afraid now, and gave in to the pull, walking slowly into the cave. I had on

r their faces walked out of this weird orb... like it was a portal. They

han ideal with the way their eyes flashed and their smiles curled. I stumbled backward as I began pulli

ret safe... I tried to cry out but felt bombarded from al

and yelling at my attackers. I pulled at the bonds around my hands hoping to free

n and broken within an inch of their lives. I trembl

cave. I became mesmerized by his eyes that seemed to glow hot with fire and the faint

What was t