From Siren's Plaything to Dragon's Queen

Siren Prince Castor loved Viola, but he slept with me for four years. I asked him to make me his mate, but he refused, saying I was just a toy. When will you make me your mate? You're just a toy. My mate will only be Viola, so I gave up. I went to the Siren King and said I would marry the crippled alpha from the Water Dragon Clan in Viola's place. The Siren King was annoyed at Castor for being late, but then he looked at Viola. "Viola, your wedding to the Water Dragon Clan has been delayed too long. It's time. " "No! You can't make me marry that cripple, Alador. I am a princess! " "That treaty keeps peace between our people; it cannot be broken. ". He is broken, he can't even complete the mating ritual, I will not take that shame. Castor stepped forward. Yes, Viola should not take that shame, but the Siren King stood up. we cannot break the treaty, the Merfolk must send a princess. I know how to break the deal; everyone stopped, they all turned to me. I will take Vioma's place. I will marry Prince Alastor.

It's the king's order, Castor. Fuck the king's order! You are my plaything; you will always be mine. My unnatural tail flared red; the pain was blinding. I shoved him with everything I had. I broke his grip. Castor slammed into the wall, collapsing onto the cold rocks. I curled into myself. Fine, go marry that broken dragon. When Alter realizes they sent him a filthy human, he'll tear you apart. You'll beg to be back in my bed. Castor stormed out; I gasped for air. Never again, I'd rather die than be his slave. The wedding night, I entered the dragon's lair. Prince Alistair sat in a wheeled stone chair, shadows swallowed his face, suddenly, a scarred hand shot out. You claim to be Viola. I am Viola, your Highness. The Siren sent me a frightened little human, is this my dinner? He unhinged his jaw, his bones cracked as he shifted, dragon fangs gleamed in the firelight.

The fangs grazed my skin. Then, Alastor shifted back into a man. He dropped my wrist with a bitter laugh, leaning back in his chair. "The sirens think it's funny throwing a human to a broken dragon. They didn't even try to find a convincing fake. " "Get up! I knew this marriage was just an insult. ". Lord Alster, the Serens treated me like dirt. You're all I have left now; let me serve you. It's our wedding night. Let me be your. wife Suddenly, his gaze snapped to the window Out in the swaying coral, dark red eyes flashed in the shadows The Siren King's eyes. They want a spectacle. Lord Alastor, show me mercy Mark. me His lips parted His fangs elongated again But his knuckles turned white He gripped the armrests, fighting every instinct in his blood I leaned closer Our breath mingled in the dark.

A lowly human like you? Marry a dragon? Even crippled Alakon is a bloodthirsty beast. You wouldn't last one night, weak little slave. I ignored them, I stepped. forward even if I die I don't care. or does anyone else want to take Viama's place the ones who mocked me went silent. Sarah is it come up here dragons crave blood even broken Alster is still a dragon a fragile human like you won't survive the wedding night. If my death serves the sirens, it is an honor. A brave sacrificeyou will take Viola's place, give her the elixir, and force the shift. The Siren Mage poured the dark liquid down my throat My legs fused together Gills ripped through my skin I dug my nails into my palms to endure the agony Trembling, I pulled on the scaled gown Castor stormed into the room Slamming me against the wall Why? Why offer yourself to a ruined dragon? Are you trying to run from me? Isn't this what you wanted for me to die or to humiliate that broken dragon? If you'd just obeyed me, I might have put your name in the Book of Tides. The red sirens brand glared on my bare back. Oh, Sarah, shift back, you're my favorite prey. running a hand down my waist, he pressed me hard against the vanity mirror, his fangs grazed the brand.

Alistair caught my hands, he didn't push me away. Sarah, no, you don't have to do this just to please me, not here, I won't send you back to their cruelty. Lord Alister, please, the elixir will wear off soon if you don't mark me. The sirens will expose me as a false bride, your court will kill me if you won't. Take me, I can use my hands just touching you will leave your scent on my skin enough to fool the king's eyes. Don't call me Lord, call me Alster. I unfastened his clothes, I took a trembling breath and slipped my hand lower, Alastor shifted into a dragon and wrapped his wings around me The next day. He was so gentle Suddenly. a massive shadow fell over me Castor Jealousy burned in his eyes He lunged, slamming me against the rocks. Let me go. he locked his hand around my throat. the broken dragon didn't tear you apart, how the hell did you fool him, did you use what I taught you to seduce him sirrah. no, I didn't. don't think you can escape me, remember who branded you. You think he'll protect you when he finds out you're just a filthy human, just watch Sarah. I will skin you alive right in front of him. Castor dropped me with a sick sneer.