Burning Hearts

Chapter Five

Casen

I had to go check on my rooms. I forgot to hide her panties from the staff that cleans my rooms. I couldn’t help but whistle. I have been in a good mood since I woke up. I have to find her again.

I noticed my rooms had been cleaned. My dirty clothes were no longer on the floor and the cinnamon and apple smell was potent, as if it was just sprayed. I like that she smells like cinnamon and apples, though I can smell more apple on her skin than what I smell in my rooms. I looked in the hamper and found my clothes, especially my shirt that I wore last night. I lifted it and it smelled more like her than last night.

I should thank whoever did clean. The closed space of the hamper concentrated her smell. I checked my bed next, and her panties were there though they had been folded neatly. Now the staff are going to have something more to talk about me for being odd. I tucked them back in place.

I want her right now. I still had my shirt clutched in my hand. I inhaled it again. I was hard. I couldn’t go to the training room in this state. I pushed my sweats down and freed myself. I sat on the edge of my bed. I held my shirt to my nose as I began to stroke myself. Everything from last night with her flooded through my mind. Even some things I want to do to her if I find her again.

I pumped myself fast. I needed a release. I breathed heavily. God, what she does to me? I don’t even know her name, but I can’t get enough of her already. No other girl has ever affected me this way. Not even Amber when we dated in school. This girl is like a fire in my blood.

“Ha, haa, ahh.”

I could feel my lower spine tingle with the knowledge my release was about to come. My *ss muscles clenched and I quickly dropped my shirt to my d*ck as the first rope of my c*m released from me. I panted and my body shuddered as I made a mess of my shirt. Even with fantasizing about her, I am deeply affected. Part of me wonders if it is because I am the only guy to have had her.

Suddenly, I got a feeling of deep possession. I don’t want any other guy to have her. You can’t keep her. She is human. F*ck my brain is right. I could keep her if we were in America, but we are not. I’ll figure something out. Right now, she needs to be found before any plans can be made.

I was not happy when I entered the training room. “What are you doing here? Where’s Orien?” “You’re training with me today.” Fine, if this is how Callum wants it, I will train with him. I turned to set my things down. No sooner had I set them down and I detected Callum behind me.

I spun out to the side. Callum had a dagger in his hand, and it looked like he would have plunged it into my back? My heart? I wasn’t sure. Callum likes to train rough. He doesn’t hold back and my guess he’s p*ssed at me for antagonizing him these past couple of weeks.

I didn’t have time to assess too much as he came after me. I blocked him and flipped him over my head until he landed on his back. I tried to make my way to the weapons but had to avoid another attack from him. I did a hand spring and kicked him as my legs flew up in the air. He growled.

Callum was relentless. He prevented me every time from getting to a weapon. He struck out and was able to slice my left arm with the dagger. I roundhouse kicked him in his side, knocking him to the mats hard. I raced for the weapons. I grabbed one of the gladius swords, spinning to catch his attack with the dagger before he could plunge it into my chest.

“Argh!” He hollered. He tossed the dagger on the table with other daggers and pulled a broadsword out. He attacked me and I defended myself and attacked when I could. His technique was a bit sloppy, most likely due to being p*ssed off. I was calm. I felt like nothing he tried would matter. I was more powerful than he is. I don’t know why those thoughts crossed my mind.

Callum is taller than me in human form by an inch. He has many more years of training and experience than I have. My dragon ruffled under my skin as if he was telling me that we were superior to Callum and my dad.

I smirked and twirled my gladius a few times before catching it and arching my brow at Callum. He screamed and lunged, and I blocked and struck, knocking his sword out of his hand and making it slide across the mats to the side of the room.

“Yes, good, good.” Our dad called out as he clapped his hands in approval. I was standing over Callum and could deliver a killing blow if I chose to. “My games will be epic with a display like that.”

“Display? Callum would have killed me if he could have. He wouldn’t have succeeded, but he would have tried.” “I was only testing how alert he was, father.” Callum said as he got to his feet. I could try and rebut Callum, but it will be of no use. Callum knows deep down I am stronger than him. He now knows I could kill him if I choose to.

I realized Callum and I had been fighting for a lot longer than it seemed. I turned the shower on to wash, especially my dried bloody arm. As the water washed the dried blood away, I realized it was just a small scratch on my arm. It was nothing to be concerned about.

Our dad kept us after dinner to discuss the ball and what he expected of us. I listened but wanted to be at the club. If she has gone and I miss a chance with her. What? What was I going to do to my dad? I grumbled and stewed in my misery on the inside.

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I was dressed and standing next to Callum as guest after guest were introduced with their official titles and what clans they came from. I had to greet all of them, and it was tedious work. I was hoping just one would dress in a costume to have some fun, but no.

Everyone wore ballroom masks like us and were dressed in fancy attire that they would dress in if it were the Christmas ball too, except with the masks added this time. I really don’t know why my dad called it a Halloween ball. There was nothing Halloween about it.

I played my role of dragon prince well. The only spark was when Orien and his family arrived towards the end of the seemingly endless guests. It had already been almost three hours since guests started arriving.

I caught my dad’s and Callum’s response when they had to show respect to Orien’s mother. They don’t like that she is human and knows. There’s nothing they can do about it though. Not without starting a war with Orien’s grandfather. His mom is a princess by marriage and the fact that she became a dragon princess due to the marriage gives her solid protection against my family.

I greeted her with enthusiasm. She has always been nice to me. She is part Asian too, like Orien. I think her mom was from China and her father was like a hippie surfer dude type from California. She smiled genuinely at me, and I returned it. She caressed my face with her gloved hand and patted my cheek. “So handsome.” I grinned at her compliment. “You look radiant as ever your highness.” That made her beam and give a soft giggle.

“The girls need to be wary of your charms.” She teased me lightly. I chuckled. I smirked my most mischievous smirk and she laughed. I honestly only want to use my charms on one girl right now. I greeted Orien and his father next. I watched as Orien’s dad looked lovingly at his wife. She stared into his eyes like he was everything in the world to her. I want to be looked at like that.

I had to dance with too many girls to count. It was boring and most of them had very little rhythm in my opinion. I guess it was a good thing most of these dances didn’t require much skill or rhythm to be honest. I felt like I was mostly just stomping around the floor instead of dancing.

Orien grabbed my arm and tugged me to the side and back of the ballroom. I noticed he had me close to the staff’s door where they could slip in and out without being intrusive at the main entrance. “Go, get out of here.” “What about you?” I asked. “I can’t leave, my mom and dad will know. Go, your dad has Callum to parade about.” He was right. “Thanks!” He nodded.

I pushed through the door and wound my way through the hallway until I reached one of the main ones. The staff that are human were made to leave the house for the duration of the party. My dad made a pretense of “ seeing it as a night off and away”. He also paid them extra to be away.

I caught a faint scent of cinnamon and apple near the kitchen staff exit. It’s the kitchen. I reminded myself. I went outside and changed into my dragon, flying as fast as I could to London. It only took a couple of minutes. It is still late and even if she showed up, she could have left by now.

I took my chance and hoped she was here. I couldn’t make it last night because of my dad. I went in and I detected the cinnamon and apple smell. I followed it through the crowds towards the side of the bar. I spotted her with her side to me. She was talking with another guy with light brown hair. He seemed familiar, but I could only see the side of his face.

I let out a low growl when he kissed her cheek. I didn’t know if I wanted to follow him and make sure he knew that she was mine or question her and how she could move on so quickly from me. She seemed to sigh though, once the guy left and she went to the bathroom.

I made my way to the bathroom. I waited outside for a couple of minutes. She emerged from the bathroom, and I grasped her shoulder, spinning her to me. She was a little off balance and hit against my chest. She raised her head to look at me. I tilted her chin and angled my head to kiss her.

She tastes as good as I remembered. She probably had another sour apple martini. My body needs her. My tongue pushed into her mouth, dominating, and demanding of her mouth. My hand moved to caress her *ss to press her into me.

She pushed away from me, which I wasn’t expecting. “We can’t.” She said. “I want you. I haven’t been able to stop thinking about you.” I admitted to her. My tone was low and husky. “There’s an inn close by.” She was nervous about her suggestion. It took me no time to make the decision to get her out of here. I want to hear every noise of pleasure I can pull from her body.

I took her hand and made my way to the exit. Once outside the club, I asked her, “Which way?” She walked forward and I followed her. I had so many things running through my mind. I should be talking to her, but all I can think of is finally getting to have her naked beneath me.

She stopped us in front of the inn. If I try and get the room my dad could trace it. F*ck. I have to ask her to get it. “Can you get the room? My father will kill me if he finds out I rented a room.” “Yeah, okay.” He may not kill me, but she could be at risk. We went in and she approached the check-in desk.

I stood back and got lost in thought again as she acquired the room. Were my palms starting to sweat? Why am I so nervous? I’ve had her before. I haven’t been able to stop thinking about having her over and over again. I’m uncertain if that would even slake my craving for her.

She approached me with the key. It was an actual key, not a key card. I could see the room number on the tag, and we turned to make our way to it. I’m trying to control myself because I want to make this good for her. We don’t have to rush. We have all night.

She slipped the key in the door and unlocked it. I heard her take a deep breath before opening the door. I closed the door behind me and locked it. She stood in the room looking at me. It seemed as if time slowed. We said nothing, but our bodies gravitated towards each other.

I had her in my arms and kissing her. Time sped back up instantly though. My hands groped at her body as she did the same to mine. She shoved at my tuxedo jacket, and I helped to shrug it off and let it fall to the floor. My hand reached for her shirt. I pulled it up from where she had it tucked into her jeans. I yanked it over her head in one move once it released from her jeans.

She fumbled with the buttons on my shirt. I tore my cummerbund off and bowtie. I yanked on my shirt, tearing it open. Some buttons dislodged and fell to the floor. Her hands were on my chest as soon as it was revealed to her. She pushed my shirt off the rest of the way to pool on the floor along with my other clothes.

I reached for the clasp on her bra. I struggled with it a little because we were kissing again, and my concentration was being clouded by wanting to possess her mouth with mine. Her hands on my skin were another distraction. It was as if she was burning me with her touch, but in a good way.

Her bra joined her shirt. Her br***ts are perfect. My tongue dipped out and flicked across the tightening bud of her n*p**e. She held my head to her as I lavished her, nipping her and marking her with my mouth. My mouth moved to her other br**st to do the same. She whimpered and panted, holding me tight to her still.

I went for her belt. I unbuckled it and unbuttoned her jeans. I dove my hand in and under her panties. Her jeans unzipped with my hand’s intrusion. I cupped her and felt the heat coming off of her along with how wet she was for me.

She moaned as I slipped my finger inside, thoroughly testing her. “You’re so wet for me already.” I growled at her. She panted as my finger plunged deeper into her. I pumped my finger in her body as she clutched at my shoulders. She let out a moan.

She’s going to moan and scream for me. She stared up into my eyes as I watched her face change with the pleasure I was giving her. Her nails dug into me, and I smirked. “That’s right Baby. Brand me with your claws.” Her body started to dip involuntarily and that made me grin. I had to stop. I wanted her to c*m while sheathed in her body.

I pulled my finger out. My hand tracked around her hip to her *ss and grabbed her flesh there, pulling her into my body as I ground against her. She groaned. I lifted her and tossed her on the bed almost literally.

She watched me with hooded eyes as I pulled her jeans down her body and finished undressing her, baring her body to my eyes. She is beautiful. She has the body of a dancer. My eyes admired her for half a minute more before digging my wallet out to get the condoms tucked in it. I made quick work of the rest of my clothes as she watched me.

I ripped the condom open and sheathed my d*ck with it. She stared transfixed at my erection. She should know I’ll fit. She scooched up the bed and pulled at the blankets, tugging them down from underneath her. She laid her head back on the pillow. She held the blanket up for me to join her.

I slipped onto the bed. She had her legs spread for me. I stared down into her eyes as I pushed into her heat. I moved slowly this time. She is still tight. “You feel so good.” I told her. Her face flushed red. My d*ck pressed forward until I was fully seated in her body.

I lowered my head and kissed her as my hips rolled in a slow fluid motion. She held onto my upper arms as I let her feel every one of my strokes in her body. She moaned as her tongue warred with mine for dominance. My pace sped up. She wrapped her legs around me and locked her ankles.

“F*ck.” I groaned out. All that could be heard mixed with our noises was my body pounding into hers. “You take me so, sh*t, ahh.” Her hand roamed me, and she clawed me with her fingers. I nipped and bit at her chin and down into her neck. I enjoyed every moan, groan, gasp, and pant I pulled from her. I even liked hearing her silences when I looked into her face, and it seemed as if her brain couldn’t connect with her vocal cords to make the appropriate sound.

Her body started to tell me that she was reaching her peak. My hand reached between our bodies and grazed my thumb over her cl*t. She moaned gutturally. Give it to me, I thought. Scream.

As if she understood what I was asking from her body, she clenched around me and screamed as I pushed her over the edge. I would rather feel her with no barrier as she came, but right now I don’t give a f*ck. I kept thrusting for another minute before my release found me. “Sh*t, f*ck, yes Baby, oh f*ck.” The condom filled with my c*m.

My body shuddered as she milked me with her orgasm. If this is even a part of what heaven is supposed to be, sign me up. I kissed her all along her jaw and to the other side. Her arms went slack, and her legs loosened around my hips. Her soft snore reached my ears in the next second. I leaned up to look at her and sure enough she was asleep.

I detangled myself from her body, letting her rest. She’s not used to this. I made my way to the bathroom and disposed of the condom. I wet a cloth and rang it out, cleaning myself and rinsing it and squeezing the excess water out to go and wash her.

She murmured softly as I cleaned her. I tossed the cloth on the stand and crawled in next to her. I was going to gather her into me when she turned and curled into my body, resting her head on my chest. I reached over and shut the lamp on the stand off. Snuggling down further in the bed, my soul was happy. Her head was close to my lips, so I kissed it and breathed in her scent. I could feel sleep claiming me fast now too.

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A sunray was shining in my face. I threw my arm over my eyes to block it. What time is it? I reached for my stand to get my phone. All I felt was a cloth. Last night came rushing back to me. I lifted my arm to see if she was still here even though my nose told me she wasn’t.

I didn’t get her name again. “F*ck.” I rasped. How did I forget to ask for her name? You were too busy wanting to bury yourself in her body and make her scream. My brain reminded me. Scream she did. It was music to my ears. I threw the blankets off me. The clock in the room had me groaning. “F*ck, sh*t.” I’m in so much trouble if I don’t get out of here.

My clothes were still where they fell on the floor. I dressed as fast as I could. Making sure I had everything, including picking up the few buttons that flew off my shirt when I tore it open. Satisfied nothing of me was being left behind, I buttoned my tuxedo jacket to hide the gaps in my shirt with no buttons and made my way with the key to take it to the front desk.

A man was behind the desk now. “Checking out.” I said and handed him the key. The thought struck me as he took the key. “Um, my girlfriend had to leave early for work. I wanted to make sure the room charge went through on her card. She’s been having issues with it connecting to her bank lately.”

“Sure, it happens a lot.” He typed into his keyboard. “Room six. Yes, the card charged properly.” “Are you certain? Can I see?” “I’m sorry I can’t do that. Just take my word for it and let your girlfriend know the charge went through so no worries.” “Okay, thank you for checking.” “My pleasure. Come visit us again.”

I had no choice but to leave. It was sunrise and still dark in many places. I rushed to the park and changed quickly into my dragon. I’ll just catch her again at the club and ask her name first. Maybe second after I kiss her.

I landed in the cover of trees to be safe. There was trepidation in me as I walked up the driveway. At least Callum wasn’t waiting for me this time. I sighed with relief. It was short-lived as my father was standing in the main hall as soon as I walked through the door. I groaned internally.

He did not look happy with me. “Where were you? You reek of s*x. Were you messing around with a human girl at that club you love to attend?” He knows about the club. “What if I did? You like to forget I am part human too.” “Keep your voice down.” He scolded me. “You are a dragon prince, and you need to act as such. No more of this going out to the club. I command you to stay away from that club and all human girls.”

“That’s not fair. You had s*x with a human.” “Enough. I don’t want to hear any more of this. You will do as you are commanded.” I scoffed and brushed past him. There was no use talking with him any more. He will not listen to reason and that means I’ll never find her again to learn who she is.

I slammed my door. The noise wouldn’t matter as my room is the only occupied room in this part of the house. I tore my clothes off and flopped on my bed trying to get a few more hours of sleep. I’m too tired right now to deal with my dad’s nonsense.

I woke to smelling her scent. I opened my eyes, but she wasn’t here. I realized I was back in my room. “Sh*t.” It was after ten. I missed breakfast. I got up and showered quickly and dressed in clothes to train in before making my way to the dining room to see if I could still get something for breakfast.

The dining room was empty. At least dad wasn’t here or Callum to give me the third degree on how badly I f*cked up last night. Not completely, sliding into her body ran through my mind and it caused me to smirk.

“Master Casen.” One of the staff said my name when he noticed me. “Can I get some breakfast?” “Right away sit.” I took my seat and soon a covered plate was brought to me. I took my time eating because I was not in the mood to comply fully with my dad. He wants me to train. Well, I don’t want to train.

In fact, an idea crossed my mind. I finished up my breakfast and made my way to the ballroom. It is empty now compared to last night. I moved to the sound system and plugged my phone in. I chose my favorite playlist to dance to and started it.

My head bobbed as I let the music flow through me. The music guided me as I took the center of the floor and let myself go as I danced. It was freeing almost as if I was flying.

“Why aren’t you in the training room?” I didn’t bother to respond to my father’s mind link. I ignored him and continued to dance. My body enjoyed being worked this way. It would be better if she had been dancing with me. What could we really do with the whole floor open to us? Those mental images had me smiling.

“Here you are.” Callum’s snarl broke through my music and thoughts. “What are you even doing in here?” “Dancing. You should try it.” “You call that dancing?” “Yes, grandpa. This is called dancing.” I emphasized with pulling off a move he probably couldn’t pull off if he wanted to. It took me almost a year to learn it.

“You’re so childish. When are you going to grow up?” “I am grown. There’s nothing you do that I can’t. I know the business. I’m great with my training. My dragon is massive and powerful. Add to that one hell of a dancer and I’m the full package.”

“You have duties.” “Yeah, but you are much happier to deal with anything official. You will gain the crown after all, not me. I’m just here to make dad look like a stronger king, to have both of his sons with him. I didn’t want to be here. You’ll have to take that up with him if you have an issue with it.”

He glared at me. “You keep doing that and your face will freeze that way. It's not a good look for the future stamps and money if that should happen.” He growled this time. I laughed.

“Leave me alone. I’ll train if I want too. If he wants to lift his ban on me going to the club, I’ll consider training on his schedule again. Until then, this is my dance floor and I’ll do as I please.”

“Oh really? You think you can defy me and do as you please?” I looked at my dad. “You told on me. You’re a grown man and tattling on me. Wow, pathetic.” “Apologize to your brother.” “No.”

“You will listen to me. You will listen to him. I know what’s best for you. You will train and be respectful like the prince you are.” “Or what? Are you going to take my car away? Newsflash, I can’t drive the cars here.” “I can ground you.” “I’m too old to be grounded.”

“Not that kind of ground.” I started to laugh. “You couldn’t if you tried and well you know it. I’m bigger than both of you, even if you won’t accept it. Now leave me be if you aren’t rescinding your command of the club.”

They glared at me before turning away and leaving me alone. I could really use her calming scent right now. I’m angry. I tried to think about falling asleep with her in my arms. The memory consumed me, calming me. I’m never letting her go again if I find her. She’s going to be mine.

The song changed and it was as if my playlist was in tune with my mood right now. The music flowed and guided my body. The whole floor was owned by me. When the song finished, I had my eyes closed. It seemed like I could smell her, and the aggression and aggravation left my body.