The Destroyed Dragon King and His Mate

Chapter Seven... The Dinner Party Part Three

*Kate POV*

When I heard him growl 'MINE' possessively, I felt a strong tightness in the pit of my stomach. I had never felt anything like it before, My p***y was wet and my panties were soaked. I felt a sudden feeling of lust come over me and all I wanted was to give myself to this man I didn't even know. I closed my eyes and sighed softly. I should feel ashamed for thinking this about a stranger, but after Grothet had explained everything to me on the way to this party, I knew that I was supposed to feel this way, this man was my mate. He was my other half. He was my destiny.

I did not doubt in my head that he was the one I was meant to meet today. Grothet had become quiet, but I also felt a stronger connection to him now with this man close to me. I had completely forgotten why I was even here tonight. Nothing mattered but being close to this man. "Yes, I am your mate. You belong to me and my other half." he whispers close to my ear in a low and seductive voice, "I am Drake Hearthstone and you are?" I look up and blink my eyes a few times trying to get my vision back under control and that's when I realize I never introduced myself. "My name is Kate Whitesail." I say softly. "Kate, that is such a pretty name. You are definitely my precious little jewel, aren't you?" he says with fierce determination.

"That's what Gr-" I begin to say but he places his finger on my lips. "Shhh... don't say his name. It's a secret between you and me only. No one can know what I truly am. Do you understand?" he says sternly. I nod my head in understanding. "Can I have this dance?" he asks casually. "Yes, please," I answer back with a smile. We begin dancing to the music and it feels as though we are lost in one another.

*cough* *cough*

We both stop and look behind us. I cower when I notice my parents standing there impatiently. My father has a murderous glare at Drake and my mother is looking at me with a look of pure hatred. "Come, Kate, we have other people to introduce you to." my mother says through gritted teeth as she grabs my hand and begins to drag me away. She is squeezing my hand painfully and I whimper softly.

I look over my shoulder at Drake and he is furious. The look he is giving my parents is bad. It looks like he has a few choice words for my father because it seems as though they are arguing. Drake stares over at me and his face softens. "Your attention belongs over here Kate." My mom whispers harshly, "I can't believe you would embarrass us like this." I look at my mom with a look of confusion, "I don't understand what you mean. I did nothing wrong." I say perplexed.

My mom just shakes her head in disgust and pulls me towards a group of people. There is one man, in particular, that catches my attention. He has a frown on his face and he doesn't seem to be very happy. He feels dangerous and scary. He sends the other people away and looks very intensively at me. I feel uncomfortable and look down at my twiddling hands in front of me.

"Your highness, this is my daughter Kate Whitesail that my husband and I told you about." my mom says with a sickenly sweet voice. My eyes snap to her and widen with alarm. Why would they be talking about me to this man? Who was he exactly? "So this is the one, hmmm... she seems like she could use a little lesson in respect and submission," he says in a dangerously low voice.

"Anything you wish, your highness." my mom says as she tightens her grip on my hand. I cry out and the man just smirks cruelly. "Kieran Bartholomew. I wish I could say it was a pleasure to meet you, but your disregard for respect towards me is unflattering. I am counting the days until I make the situation between us far more interesting and more to my liking." he says with an evil smirk.

I look at him with confusion. He is counting the days until what? I was about to open my mouth and ask him just exactly what he meant when I noticed a long tooth sticking out of his mouth. Was that a fang? He smirked when he noticed that I saw it and then suddenly it wasn't there anymore.

"You will know everything soon enough." he leans toward me and whispers in my ear. My hairs prickle on my neck with his closeness. I don't like him close to me. I felt Grothet's anger and displeasure."You must stay away from that man. He is not completely human. He is very dangerous. He is a vampire, but he is also a Prince." Grothet growls. I gasp sharply and feel light-headed.

Vampires existed? I guess it made sense. I was talking to a dragon in my mind, so why not Vampires being a real thing? What is happening right now? Suddenly everything I ever thought was a myth is becoming real. Why were my parents so adamant that I meet this... Vampire Prince. Just what exactly were my parents thinking?

I move my attention away from Kieran when he walks away and notice Drake on the other side of the room. He has his fists clenched at his sides and he looks as though he will burst into flames. I want to go to him and calm him, but just as I was about to turn around and walk toward him, my father grabs my arm harshly.

"Don't you even think about it? I will not let you embarrass me in front of all these people. You will not go near that man again. Do you understand me Kate?" my father says with a venomous tone. I turn to look at my father and respond to his threat when I feel Drake's presence behind me.

"Excuse me, Sir, but I believe that your daughter still owes me dance. You wouldn't deny the Prince of Hearthstone that, would you?" Drake says with a deadly calmness. All the color drains from my father's face. Then it hits me why and I gasp sharply. Hearthstone. The King of Hearthstone is Drake's father! My mate was a Prince!

Drake placed his hand in front of me and waited for me. I actually laughed and then placed my hand in his willingly. "Yes, your highness. I still owe you a dance." Drake smiles softly and then whisks me away. I get lost in his eyes as we dance, but as we begin dancing to another number I feel a strong presence engulf my senses and enter my mind.

"Have all the fun you can now Kate, once you are mine, I will make sure you never disobey or see the light of day again. I count the days as we speak." I inhale sharply and frantically look around when I notice a pair of red eyes from the shadows staring straight at me very intensively.

Drake feels my hesitation and taps me on the shoulder. "Is everything alright? You seem tense." I just look at him and force a smile. "As long as you are by my side, I will be okay." I lay my head on his chest as we sway to the music. I close my eyes and try to put my full attention on Drake. "I will always stay by your side," Drake says with finality. "You belong to us my precious jewel." Grothet growls.

I sigh contentedly and finally begin to relax. Tonight is turning out to be the best nights of my life. I am glad I ended up coming. I finally have the love and devotion I always wanted. If Drake asks me to leave with him I will go without any problem. As long as he stays by my side, then everything will be alright. I could finally leave my parent's house and be free of their control and abuse.