My Dragon Desire

Chapter Nine - Drastic

✩Blake✩

“What the hell was that?” Kayne asked the second Dawn had left the office. I turned away from him and went to sit down. I wasn’t in the mood for this. After my conversation with Josephine about Dawn and the others, I had been in a good mood. I was ready to commit to a relationship and maybe even give Dawn my heart. Not anymore. I had been reminded of my duty. My legacy and it held no place for a Queen. Apparently, the Seniors had caught on, somehow, someway, that I was interested in someone and they had spent the last two hours telling me what I should and shouldn’t do. I wasn’t happy. At first, I had tried to explain that my dragon felt a connection with Dawn and that she may be my life’s partner, my mate. However, they had been quite adamant that now wasn’t the time. I was supposed to be concentrating on more important things. I shook my head as I finally faced Kayne.

“Look into the story about the potion, poison, whatever,” I ordered before I sat down and opened up my laptop.

“Blake,”

“No, Kayne, just look into it. Thank you,” I dismissed him and opened up a new spreadsheet. I needed to work on the budget as well as a list of all the things I would like to change. Not only in Uza but in the dragon community. At our last meeting, I had felt above the Seniors, but today, I felt useless. The last thing I had wanted to do was hurt Dawn but maybe it was better this way. If she was angry with me then maybe she would move on or maybe she would even leave. The thought made my heart clench and my stomach tighten. I did not like that thought. Not one bit. I didn’t want her to leave, no, I wanted to pursue a relationship with her. I wanted to see if what I felt for her was real or if it was simply lusting. I already knew the answer to that, but it seemed easier to let go of her before things had gotten too serious between us. Kayne had left the office and I sat back and relaxed. Alone at last. I wanted to spread my wings and fly but I had a ton of work to do. I focused back on the spreadsheet and continued working.

✩Dawn✩

My heart was racing as I hurried back to my room. Blake had acted so cold towards me. The fact that I was here on a mission was oh so by the way. I didn’t care about the mission anymore. All I wanted was to explore the possibilities of being with Blake and yet, it was over before it really started.

“Dawn! Wait!” I heard Kayne call out for me, but I didn’t stop. I was hurt, I was upset but most of all, I was embarrassed. I had, unknowingly, allowed myself to have feelings for that dragon and now, all I could think about was how fast I could get the hell out. When I reached my room, I pushed open the door and went inside. I didn’t close the door as I knew Kayne was right behind me. Bailey wasn’t around and as odd as that was, I didn’t care. “Dawn! Please,” Kayne begged as he closed the door. I noticed him look around for Bailey and the disappointment crossed his features.

“What do you want, Kayne?” I asked him as I went over to the large cupboard.

“I didn’t want you to leave like that,” he said, and I shook my head as I took out my bag. “I didn’t want you to do anything irrational,” he added as he looked at the bag in my hand. “You don’t have to leave,”

“No, I don’t, but I want too,” I snapped. I was aware that I was crying but I no longer cared what Kayne thought about me. I went past him and put the bag on Bailey's bed. As I packed, Kayne kept putting the things back into the closet.

“Stop!” I finally yelled out. “Why won't you just let me go?” I questioned as I put my hands on my hips.

“Dawn listen to me; I have never seen Blake act this way. Something must’ve happened during his meeting with the Seniors. Don’t leave, just give him a chance to cool down,” Kayne argued but I simply shook my head.

“If I truly meant anything to him then it wouldn’t matter what he had gone through, he wouldn’t treat me that way,” I pointed out. Kayne opened his mouth to argue but then he stopped, closed his mouth, and nodded sadly.

“Still, it doesn’t mean you should leave,”

“I know but I didn’t come here to be a maid,” I revealed. Kayne nodded and I wondered just how much he knew.

“You came here for him,” he said softly, and I nodded. This time when I packed my bags, Kayne stood by and watched. When I was done, he closed up my bag and gave me a small smile. “I’ll drive you to the airport,” he offered, and I nodded. How did he know I was going to fly? I asked myself this question but then I remembered that he and Bailey were in some kind of relationship. She must’ve mentioned where I am from or maybe, Blake had told him. Either way, it didn’t matter. I followed Kayne as he led me out of the castle and to the garage. The drive to the airport was silent and uncomfortable. I knew Kayne wanted to say something, but I kept praying that he wouldn’t. We arrived at the airport and it was so late already that the place was fairly deserted. Of course, the airport wouldn’t close, so it was easy for me to book a flight back home. When the kind female informed me that my flight would be leaving in the morning, I knew I would have to find a place to stay for the night.

✩Blake✩

“My Lord,” I looked up and saw Josephine coming into my office. I glared at her and wondered if Kayne had gotten to the bottom of things.

“What is it?” I asked.

“I’m sorry to bother you but I saw Mr. Kayne taking Dawn to the garage. I noticed them leaving, is everything alright?” she asked. I wasn’t sure what it was exactly, was it the Seniors telling me how to live my life or was it Josephine and her annoying personality. Whichever it was, the anger was desperately trying to get out.

“You don’t miss anything, do you?” I snapped out at her and Josephine’s eyes went wide.

“My Lord, whatever do you mean?” she asked, clearly confused by my anger. “You mentioned you were interested in Dawn and that is why I came here. Her sudden departure concerns me,” she finished off and I let out a loud snarl.

“Dawn doesn’t concern you!” I roared out. It was at that moment, as I glared at the pathetic excuse for a woman, that Gloria came into the room.

“Oh, stop it, you big brute,” she said as she sat down on the sofa. “Josephine be a dear and bring up a pot of tea,” Josephine nodded and quickly left the office. I turned to her and snarled. “Stop Blake, it isn’t attractive,”

“Is it true?” I asked and she gazed at me, confused by my question.

“What?”

“Are you deaf?”

“No, but I have no idea what you are talking about,” she said slowly, and I already knew the answer. It was true. I considered my options:

Number One: Confront her, confront them both

Number Two: Pretend I know nothing

Or

Number Three: Throw them out

In the end, I decided to go with option number two and to act like I don’t know anything. I sat down and sighed. Dawn had left with Kayne. I didn’t know how to feel about it. A part of me felt relieved but another part of me, the bigger part of me, wanted to go after her. I took out my phone and send a message to Kayne.

Blake: Where are you?

I stared at the screen and when I saw the three dots bouncing along, I smiled. Maybe I didn’t have to lose Dawn. An idea, a plan was formulating in my mind and all I could do now was hope I wasn’t too late.

Kayne: At the airport with Dawn, she is leaving ☹

Blake: Stop her!

Kayne: The only one who can stop her is you. Her flight leaves first thing in the morning.

I re-read his message and breathed out a sigh of relief. I had time to fix things. I stood up once again, but Josephine came in with a tray. Oh, right, this must be the part where they poison me. I wasn’t going to let that happen.

“Oh, Josephine, you’ll have to enjoy that pot of tea with Gloria,” I said. They both looked panicked but right now, their evil plans would have to wait. “I have to go,” I said as I bolted out of the office. I headed up to my room and grabbed a change of clothes before heading outside to the balcony. I didn’t waste any time-shifting into my dragon and taking to the skies. I cleared my mind and focused on getting to Dawn. She wasn’t going to leave me. Not a chance in hell.

✩Dawn✩

I heard Kayne’s phone ping again and I wondered if he was talking to Blake. I was tempted to ask but I stopped myself just in time. When my phone went off, I almost fell off the seat trying to dig it out of my bag. I had three messages.

Cora: Hi, Dawn. Do you have any news for us? We don’t want to rush you but so far, you haven’t told us anything we don’t already know. Take care always.

Bailey: WTF!! I come into our room to find your side of the closet EMPTY! Where the hell are you?

As I was reading the message, another one came through.

Bailey: Kayne told me where you are, please Dawn, don’t leave. Not like this.

I hurriedly replied to both of them.

Dawn to Cora: Hi Cora, I am on my way home. Mission failed.

Dawn to Bailey: I’m sorry for not saying goodbye

I switched off my phone and sat back and relaxed. Now that I wasn’t feeling as upset, I had to wonder if I had overreacted. Kayne had made a very valid point back at my room, but I wasn’t sure how I was supposed to feel about it. Maybe Blake’s attitude or lack thereof, towards me was for a reason. Suddenly I was thinking of a million excuses for his actions.

“Bailey told me that you know,” Kayne suddenly said, and I flinched at the sudden sound of his voice.

“That I know what?” I asked curiously.

“That you know Blake and I are dragon shifters,” he explained, and I sighed. It wouldn’t help me to lie.

“Yes, she told me,”

“No, according to Bailey, your reaction when she told you gave her the impression you already knew. I think you did know; I think you came here to see him. I don’t know why and honestly; I could care less. I know you didn’t come here to hurt him, otherwise, you wouldn’t be wanting to run away right now so why don’t you just tell me the truth,” he was looking at me in such a way, in a way that was hard to explain and I sighed as my shoulders slumped. I wouldn’t tell him the truth, but I would try to be as honest as possible.

“I did come here to meet Blake. Bailey is right, I did know that he is a dragon. That was why I came here. I remember my mom telling me stories about the great warrior dragons and how they kept kingdoms safe,” I closed my eyes as I thought about that night. I had been eight when my mother had been tucking me into bed. I had begged her to tell me about the dragons and she did. “She told me how they would fly high up into the sky and patrol the lands. I remember asking her what the dragons were protecting us from, but she would never tell me,” I opened my eyes and turned to face him. “My parents were killed, by dragons,” I revealed. Kayne looked completely taken aback and it was clear just how shocked he was to hear that. “I don’t know why, and I guess I never will, but my fascination with dragons comes from my mother. I just had to meet him, I just had to get to know him,” I looked down at my hands and sighed sadly. “The problem is, I hadn’t expected to form feelings for him,”

“Dawn, I have so many questions but right now, I want to give you some advice,”

“Ok,” I muttered as I looked up at him.

“I’ve known Blake my whole life and for the first time, I saw him happy. Genuinely happy and I know that was because of you. The way that he spoke to you, the way that he treated you, he had his reasons. I don’t blame you for wanting to run away but don’t give up on him, don’t give up on love,” Kayne said kindly and I smiled as I wiped the tears from my eyes.

“Kayne just answer me this,” he nodded. “Has he ever declared war against anyone?” I asked curiously. Once again Kayne was taken by surprise and I shrugged. I had probably gone too far.

“No, he hasn’t. Blake has never been one to be in power. He prefers taking orders not giving them. Being the Lord of Uza is challenging for him. He struggles with it just as much as he struggles in accepting his legacy,” he explained. I wanted to roll my eyes. A simple no would’ve sufficed but I did feel a sense of comfort knowing Blake hadn’t been the one to declare war against the witches. “Give him a chance, Dawn,”

“Alright, I will,” I said with a small smile. Kayne looked relieved and I got up. “I’ll go cancel my flight,”

“Ok, I’ll get the car,” he said and stood up. I nodded and watched him walk away. He was right, I should give Blake a chance. I wasn’t sure if I could still go back to the castle as a maid. Or in this case, a spy maid, but I wasn’t going to give up on love. I wasn’t going to give up on Blake. I deserved to be happy too. Didn’t I?