DOMLEN
Tempest should have been born a dragon. Then, I would not have to deal with all the hell that will rain down upon us if I ask her to stay. Queen Nala would try to murder her with her bare hands. After enjoying our time together in my forest, I realize I want to have many more days with Tempest.
Regardless of my need for her, I must take her back to Earth as I promised, but will Tempest still enjoy my touch after I issue my punishment to Corbin. I don’t think she will, but I can only hope. I find that I don’t like to be away from her. Even my beast is much calmer when she’s with us. I wonder if Tempest’s wolf is the same way.
I sit with my brothers, once again discussing Beauka, who is starting to annoy me more every day.
“Domlen, are you taking your guest home today?” Draken asks.
All my brothers look at me with stupid grins on their faces. Before I can answer, Fewton chimes in. “I wouldn’t take her anywhere but to my bed, brother. Wolf or not, she’s one fine looking female. Have you seen the ass on her?”
“I will fuck you up, Fewton,” I growl. “But to answer your question, I’m taking Tempest home once this meeting is over.”
“I thought you liked her, brother.” Showken remarks.
I run my fingers through my hair and sigh loudly. I don’t want to talk about it with anyone, much less my brothers. I do like Tempest, more than I should, but she does not belong here. Tempest needs a pack and dragons are not pack creatures.
I ignore the question and continue speaking on the matter at hand.
“I’m returning Tempest to Earth. Once she’s back home, I will work on locating Beauka and secure her location. Then, I will convince Beauka to return home with me.” Draken nods, gets up from the table and exits the room. One by one, we all start leaving, but as I’m walking back to my chamber, I hear Fewton and Hawken behind me.
“Brothers do not annoy me. Leave me alone,” I grumble.
“Are you going to issue a punishment to the Alpha who fucked you up? Draken says we have to tag along to ensure you don’t kill all the pups,” Hawken snarls back.
I instantly want to turn and kick his ass but I just keep walking. As I approach my door, I hear a voice in my room and it’s not Tempest. I push open the door and there stands Tika, glaring at Tempest.
Hawken and Fewton enter behind me and their eyes pop open.
“Damn, Domlen, you have both of your females in the room together. I have to congratulate you. Kinky, brother,” Fewton holds out his hand for me to shake.
I ignore him and let out a growl that shakes the walls.
“WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU DOING TIKA?” My voice bellows to her and she immediately takes a step back from Tempest.
“Domlen, you know this bitch? I thought she was lying when she claimed the two of you are together. Are you fucking me and her?” Tempest asks accusingly.
I don’t answer. I’m too damn mad. I walk up to Tika and glare right into her eyes.
“What are you doing here, Tika?” She flinches back but doesn’t say a word.
“Speak now, Tika, for you have now broken the law of this land and I could sentence you to death right now,” I snarl.
“I…please don’t be angry, Prince Domlen. When I found out you found your mate, I got jealous. I should be your Wella, not that fucking dog!” Tika spits angrily.
“But you’re not my Wella, Tika, and you never will be. I never wanted you to be…” She cuts me off.
“Right, you only wanted me for sex,” Tika says bitterly.
“That was your job, Tika.” My hands wrap around her throat and I lower my face to hers and growl.
“You know better than to speak to me as if you are my equal. You are not my equal, Tika and just so we’re clear, I’ll repeat myself for the last time. You will never be my Wella and you are no longer my Giver. You are no longer allowed within the walls of this palace, not even for celebrations. I don’t ever want to see your face again,” I say, looking directly in her eyes.
I see the hurt on her face, but I also see the hurt on Tempest’s face. And Tempest means more to me than Tika ever did. I remove my hands from Tika’s throat and she disappears without another word.
I turn to look at Tempest and she is enraged. She’s so damn angry, I see her body twitching all over, but I also see the tears in her eyes… and it breaks my heart because I know I have broken her’s.
Hawken and Fewton both take a seat at my table. They act like they’re watching some damn TV show.
“Tempest, that was my ex Giver and she’s hurt…”
“About you using her for sex? Domlen, when was the last time you slept with her?” Tempest asks, crossing her arms across her luscious breasts.
“I’m not sure. Maybe a few weeks ago? There was only that one time I called her and I couldn’t…I mean… I didn’t… I mean… I called and she came… No, she came but she didn’t come and neither did I. This isn’t coming out right at all.” I say, trying to get my words out to make Tempest understand.
“So, while you’ve been chasing me, you’ve been fucking her?”
“No, it’s not like that. Besides you were off playing pin the tail on my pussy with Sam.”
“Yeah, I was seeing Sam but only because you said you didn’t want me and rejected me. Hell, you told me to go find a wolf. And you know I didn’t fuck Sam. I gave you my purity. You know you were my first, Domlen. But why fuck an ugly, fat virgin wolf when you can have any woman you want, right? Because according to Tika, you…you…were here getting lots of dragon pussy, dragon boy!” Tempest shouts.
I look over at Hawken and Fewton who are watching this whole thing play out with amusement. The bastards have even poured themselves a drink and didn’t even pour one for me. And I need it a helluva lot more than they do.
“Tempest, don’t call me dragon boy. You know that gets you into trouble. Let’s all just stay calm.”
“I’m calm, Domlen, but you can kiss my calm ass. I just want to go home, now. Your world is not for me. I don’t know what a Giver is, nor do I care,” she says angrily with tears in her eyes.
I am pissed. Tika came to my room uninvited and, apparently, told Tempest a pack of lies. I could imprison her for such a thing, but I know why Tika did it. It’s because she loves me.
I want to plead my case to Tempest, but I won’t. I don’t explain myself to anyone, even if I love them. Love? Yes, I love Tempest, but I don’t think she’ll ever forgive me. I believe I’ve lost her.
“I will take you home, now.” I say, holding out my hand.
Hawken and Fewton look at me in confusion. My brothers know me best, so it should come as no surprise to them. I don’t have to explain myself to anyone and I don’t beg. It’s obvious Tempest doesn’t want to hear the truth. She’d rather believe Tika’s lies.
“Thank you,” Tempest says, the tears finally breaking free and flowing in rivers of hurt down her cheeks.
I walk over and reach for her hand but she pulls away from me. Her rejection stings a lot more than I thought it ever would. It’s killing me. I ignore her refusal as I take out my portal and wrap her in my arms, transporting us to earth, all the while dying inside at the knowledge this may be the last time I hold my lovely little wolf.
Tempest and I arrive in Paradise Valley and she jerks away from me quickly. Hawken and Fewton arrive less than a minute behind us. They go straight to the kitchen and Tempest races over to the terrace door and walks out into the warm dry night air of Arizona. She’s still wearing one of the gowns of my home world. I know she’s trying to get away from me. She may even be planning to run away, but I won’t allow her to act like a little brat. She needs to learn to control her temper.
“Tempest, this is only a short stop to pick up some files related to the search for Beauka. I’m going to take you back to Michigan. Come back inside the house.”
She turns and looks at me with a fury I never thought I’d ever see on her sweet face.
“You could have taken me home first and then come here to get whatever you need Domlen,” she snaps.
“This is true, but I thought you might want to change clothes before you return home.”
She looks up at the sky and back to me.
“As soon as you get me a pair of shorts and a t-shirt, I want to go home.”
She turns and walks back into the house and I walk behind her, admiring the view. She is so beautiful. It’s evening but the stores are still open here, so I ask Hawken and Fewton to go purchase some shorts, t-shirts and shoes for Tempest to wear home. I don’t put panties on the list since my little wolf seems to dislike them as much as I do.
When they arrive back with her things, I watch as she takes off the gown and gets dressed.
“I don’t need the other things, Domlen. I have clothes and besides, I’m going to burn these once I get home and away from you.”
“Tempest, can you please stop being angry for one second? You will never see me again and I thought we could…”
“I’m not fucking you if that’s your question. One last taste of my pussy won’t be happening. It’s no longer on the menu. Now, be the gentleman you claim to be and TAKE ME HOME!” she yells.
I’m just too frustrated and annoyed to deal with this situation. I grab her hand and pull her close.
“Hawken, Fewton, we’re taking Tempest home now.” I yell for my brothers to get their portals ready.
Then, I take Tempest completely by surprise when I give her one more kiss. She tries to resist and keeps her mouth closed tight but after a few seconds, she relents and allows me to slip my tongue into her sweet mouth. I deepen the kiss allowing my scent to surround us both. I’m going to miss Tempest, my lovely little wolf.
I open my portal and we travel to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. We arrive at the outer edge of pack territory and seconds later we hear the sounds of wolves approaching us. Hawken and Fewton’s eyes change to their beast form as they prepare for our little standoff. I thought surely Tempest would run as soon as her feet hit the ground but instead, she stands with me. I’m ready for Corbin this time. Gemi had Shalisi mix up a potion for me and my brothers. If Corbin tries to use the dragon powder again, we won’t be harmed nor impaired in any way. It will have no effect on us at all.
“Domlen, please don’t kill my Alpha. I know he was wrong, but he has a child coming soon,” Tempest pleads.
I’m shocked she would even ask such a thing of me. I can’t let this go unpunished.
“Tempest, stay out of this. Your Alpha not only crossed me, he tried to kill me.”
Hawken and Fewton growl loudly. That’s when I see the wolves break through the tree line and into the clearing. They are rushing toward us growling fiercely. My eyes change to my beast in preparation for the confrontation about to take place. I see Corbin and Sam along with the pack guards running toward me. When they get within reach, they throw the dragon powder in the air. But this time, things will play out differently.
I don’t run away, I run toward Corbin. I run from no one. I hear Tempest screaming but I keep running. Hawken stays with Tempest but I feel Fewton behind me. I reach Corbin and he stops, stunned at this new development. Obviously, he’s surprised his dragon powder isn’t working. I grab Corbin by the throat as Fewton makes swift work of disabling the other wolves, throwing them across the clearing.
“You think you scare me dragon? You don’t, but if you’re going to kill me, then do it. But know this, my pack will never stop searching for a way to kill you and your kind.” Corbin chokes out as I grip his throat tighter.
“I do scare you, wolf, and death would be too easy. Wouldn’t you agree? But a little gift to remind you who spared your life is in order, and I believe more than fair for you trying to kill me and for betraying Tempest. Never forget, wolf, you owe your life to her.” My voice rumbles with power.
I can hear Tempest still crying, begging me not to kill Corbin. I look at him and would like nothing more than to rip his head off. Yet, I remain calm and do something dragons never do, spare the life of someone who tried to kill them.
I lift up my hand and allow it to heat, then use one finger to burn through the flesh of his arm, branding him with a message written in the old language of dragons: Domlen spared your life. Corbin lets out a howl and the other wolves try to come to his rescue, but they can’t get past Fewton. My brother is a lot deadlier than he lets on.
I release Corbin and he falls to the ground, howling in pain. I think Corbin being punished in front of his pack is penance enough. Besides, I don’t want Tempest to think I ignored her request to spare her Alpha’s life, although he doesn’t deserve her concern.
I turn and see Sam on the ground, also howling in pain. Fewton broke his leg and arm, and I can’t say I’m sorry. I don’t like that little shit. He hurt Tempest. He glares at me and growls. Big fucking woof. I’m so scared. Not!
I turn and see Tempest looking at me with tears streaming down her face. I know it’s time for me to go. Let her live her life without me.
I pull out my portal and so do my brothers. We leave this area for good and I’m happy to have Michigan at my back. As I travel through the portal, the pain is unbearable and I allow a single tear to fall from my eye. I’ve lost the only female I will ever love.
***
It’s been three days and I’m irritated as hell. My brothers Hawken and Fewton both came back and reported on how I punished Corbin. Draken thought I had been too lenient, but Layern thought it was a suitable punishment.
We thought we had a lead on Beauka, but it was a dead end. Now Gemi, Warton, Fewton, and I are all sitting in the garden. We have decided to return to Earth to search for our sister. We intend to leave no stone unturned until she is home.
My thoughts are never far away from Tempest. I find myself thinking of her almost every minute of the day. I’m thinking of her now and, apparently, I can’t hide anything from my brothers.
“Domlen, you should never have let your mate go,” Gemi says.
“She’s not my mate brother. Let’s stay focused on Beauka,” I snap.
“If you let her go because of Queen Nala, I’m going to kick your ass,” Warton says, narrowing his eyes.
“Warton, if you attempt to kick my ass it will be the last ass you kick.” I snarl as I stand and start pacing.
“Domlen, I know what it’s like to love someone. You were born thinking you shouldn’t love. Hell, we all were, but five of us have the love of our lives and we’re happy. You could be too. It’s never too late if you love her. No one thought a full-blooded witch would ever be living under the same roof with our mother,” Gemi says.
I look at him and realize he does know how I feel. The witch is still not accepted in the castle, but she’s still here.
“What was I supposed to do, Gemi? Tell her I love her and I want her to be mine?”
“Yes, that’s exactly what I’m telling you. If you don’t tell females you love them, they assume you don’t. It’s really simple.”
“If I tell her how I feel, I’m going to want her here in my bed every night forever,” I confess.
“Then go get your Wella, brother, so you can find your only sister.” Fewton chimes in.
That’s all I needed to hear. I have my brothers support. They will accept Tempest and help me to keep her safe. I pull out my portal to leave as Warton speaks.
“If you don’t come back with her, I’m going to pull your arms off your body,” he growls.
As I’m traveling through the portal I yell before it closes, “You can try brother.”