The Meeting of Royal Blood
Musical fanfare echoed up and down the halls of the palace, announcing the arrival of another royal family that came to visit the kingdom. Korbin hurried along the carpet-padded floors, passing by luxurious paintings and tapestries that clung to the...
Summer
A gentle summer breeze blew into her room from the open balcony doors. Bright sunlight poured in through the windows, the red curtains cast aside. The scents of flowers and lilac trees wafted inside from the humid air, and she could hear the birds...
The Best Way to Celebrate a Birthday
As Verro returned home after another long day at work, he was immediately greeted by a warm hug from his mate before he could even shut the door. Though the aches in his bones and muscles urged him to sit, he couldn't have felt happier embracing Saber....
A Blossoming Relationship
Korbin wasn't sure how much time had passed since meeting the Bloodscale prince. Their short time together had already produced a fruitful friendship that led further than he ever anticipated. Though it was unexpected for Korbin to find himself lusting...
Paradise Island
Somewhere deep in the ocean, a warm current brought a hint of life trickling through the murkiness. It caressed Kivalna's steel-blue hide like a lover's touch, stirring her from slumber. Her eyes opened, and the faint glow of the sun brought light to...
Sharing a Bed
"What do you think she's going to say?" Blade asked while walking beside Akir. They were on their way to see Vespera to explain that Akir was no longer interested in her. The plan was not to mention that he found another mate, and they especially...
Finding a Mate
The next day, Akir took their findings to trade them in for gold to someone he knew. Lately, Akir seemed to be working with some other thieves, though Blade wasn't ever sure. Blade wasn't ever allowed to go with him to these types of things, which left...
Big City Thieves
It was the rainiest day the desert city had seen in a long while. Giant pillars of dark-gray clouds came from over the sea and swept the sand in the air with some powerful gales that ripped through the streets, followed by torrents of heavy rain....
The Fourth Wall: Part Four
Saber took in a deep breath of fresh air as Aislin released him and squinted. Having been in a cave for almost a full day, it felt a little strange to finally return to the rest of the world. He took in the sight of rolling, white hills and pine trees...
The Fourth Wall: Part Three
Saber slept comfortably the entire night like he used to with Aislin. Having someone he cared about sleeping next to him helped ease his mind and body, and when that someone was as soft as a pillow, it made it all the easier. Saber woke pleasantly,...
The Fourth Wall: Part Two
When Saber opened his eyes the next day, he could feel his head throbbing painfully. The light shining through the windows was almost too much for him to bear and only sent daggers into his skull. He shut his eyes tightly and groaned, rubbing his...
The Fourth Wall
_Am I dreaming?_Saber thought, unsure of where he was. Around him was nothing but abyssal darkness and what seemed to be passing stars, like spectral faeries zooming past. He felt like he was still, as if he wasn't moving an inch, suspended in...