Their Fiery Love: A Holiday Special

Chapter 8: Viktor

“Are you sure about this, my son?” Father asks me in front of everyone in the great hall.

“Yes, Father. I will marry one of the Draco Clan’s daughters. That way our Clans are joined and we can be allies. Together we can fix the rogue problem and protect our lands.” I say, with all certainty in my voice.

Even though inside, I want to throw up. I can’t believe I am agreeing to do this. I can’t believe it was my f*****g idea to do this, in the first place. Too, late take it back now. I just hope the female is hot and good in bed.

“Alright Viktor, we will send a message to Typhon. We will make arrangements for the mating announcement to take place tomorrow evening, so that he can bring his daughter here and the nuptials will take place at the Winter Solstice Ceremony, in a few days.” Raiden, a member of the Advisory council says to me.

Fuck! So soon. I am at a loss for words and just nod in agreement.

I look at Victoria standing next to our father and she gives me a sad smile and mouths thank you. I nod in her direction.

“Well, now that that’s taken care of. I believe we should discuss the accommodations that we need to make for the species ambassadors arriving soon. I want them to feel welcomed in our palace. We need to make sure they have everything they need.” Father says.

“I can take care of that Father. I will make sure they are all taken care of. They will be arriving at different times, within the next few days. We need to be sure, to be around to welcome them when they arrive.” Victoria says to everyone in the room.

I nod in agreement.

“Thank you, Victoria. I whole-heartedly believe this program will help us coordinate and discuss how we can help each other out.” my father says.

“If that is all you need from me gentleman, sister, I think I will take my leave and enjoy my last night as a free man,” I say with a shaky laugh.

All the men in the hall laugh and excuse me. I walk out of the hall and down the corridor, to the back gardens.

I need to get out of here, I feel like I am suffocating. Even though I know it is all in my head. I take off my pants and tie them to my leg. I call onto Vishous, my dragon. My body warms up as it always does when I shift into Vishous’s form. In a manner of seconds, my body is gone and I look down to see Vishous’s dark red scales. I stretch and shake out my wings. I propel myself into the air and fly through the clouds.

Flying in Vishous’s form makes me feel so powerful. I can forget everything happening around me when I am soaring through the air. I look down and see a brown-scaled dragon flying below me.

“Hey man.” Jax mind links me.

“So you heard?” I mind link him back.

“What the f**k are you thinking? Marriage. Weren’t you the one giving me s**t about not finding a mate and stay out of my love life crap?” Jax says laughing and cutting me off by flying in front of Vishous.

“What the hell, man!” I yell at him. Then push Vishours further and pick up flying speed. Jax, in Jackel’s form, tries to catch up, but he can’t reach us.

Vishous is naturally faster, has always been. We fly higher and higher. Almost to the edge of our atmosphere.

“Alright, alright. You made your point. Show off.” Jax says to me.

I laugh through the link. We go down and land on the mountainside right outside the city.

Vishous huffs at Jackel. Jackel growls back.

“You knew you were going to lose, Jax. Your ass always does.” I say through the link.

“Whatever man. Why? Why are you doing, what you are doing? Do you even know any of Typhon’s daughters? They are all bitches, spoiled little brats, who only care how they look and how much money they have. What possessed you to do such an idiotic thing?” Jax yells through the mind link.

“It’s a long story, man. All I can say is that it was the only thing we could do. It will be a marriage of convenience and that’s all. I don’t care who the f**k she is. She will just be a means to an end.” I say back.

I shift back to my human form and untie the pants tied to my leg, then put them on. Jax shifts back too and does the same.

“That’s f****d up, man. But hey who knows, she might turn out being your mate.” Jax says with a shudder.

I roll my eyes at him. “Thanks. I won’t hold my breath.” I say back sarcastically.

“So where we going?” he asks me.

“Just need to blow off some steam. Let’s hit Carletta’s Brothel. I could use some female company right about now.” I suggest.

Jax smiles and wags his eyebrows devilishly. “f**k yeah. I can sacrifice my night, accompanying you there. Just don’t hog all the good looking ones.” he says to me.

We start walking down the mountainside.

“So, tell me about Typhon’s daughters. How do you know them?” I ask Jax.

“Well, they kind of had a long, not so good reputation of being gold diggers. All three of them, Amelia, Alaya, and Alexandria, have dated most of the royal sons. None of them have found mates and none are married yet. Typhon has one son, who is a nerd that no female would ever want to marry, so his daughters are the only bargaining chips he has. Which one are you supposed to marry?” Jax aks me.

“f**k if I know. It doesn’t matter, anyways. The announcement will be done tomorrow, guess I will find out then.” I respond.

We start discussing the details of Father’s decision and the upcoming Winter Solstice Ceremony. As we walk through the city, winter decorations and lights are hung up and down the streets. The city below is one of the largest towns on our lands. It has many brothels but Carletta’s is the best. It has the most variety.

We walk into her establishment without knocking. The bouncers outside the doors don’t mind they know we are regulars. We walk into a large two-story house. With a large entryway and large staircase that fans on the right side of the house. The floors are marble and shining clean. Females of every type and color are walking around the house, some with males on their arms. Some in nice gowns, others in skimpy lingerie. The whole second floor is completely full of bedrooms. There is a private section on the left side of the house that is especially for VIP patrons, like Jax and me.

“Well, hello your highness and company,” Carletta says in a sexy voice, as she walks down the staircase.

“Hello, Carletta. We are in need of some distraction on this evening.” I inform her.

“Why, of course, Prince Viktor. Should I call the usual girls,” she asks.

“That would be fine,” I answer.

“Right away, Sir. If you both would like to follow Dayna here to the parlor, the girls will be with you soon.” Carletta says and walks back upstairs.

“Please follow me, Sir,” Dayna says, leading me by the arm to the parlor.

“Thank you, Luv. Do you think you could get me and my associate a drink?” I ask her.

“Of course your highness. What would you like?” she asks me slowly.

“Bootle of wine sounds good to me,” I say to her, then give a kiss on the cheek.

She blushes and scurries the bar, in the corner of the room. She brings over two glasses and a dark bottle. She pours us each a glass and we take a taste.

“Damn. This is some good wine. Don’t think I have ever had it before. What brand is it?” I ask her, taking another sip.

“It’s called SuperNova from StarView Winery. It is a fairy brand,” she informs me.

“It’s not bad. I will have to have some shipped to the palace. Thank you, Dayna.” I say and slip a gold coin in her palm.

“Hello, Prince Victor. I’m glad you stopped by to see us again.” Mia said from the doorway.

I turn in her direction. Her twin, Mya, stood next to her. They both were wearing the same red teddy and nothing else.

I smile. Yes. This is exactly what I need.