Claimed By A Dragon Prince

The weight that fell off Lily’s shoulders was tremendous since it was a lifetime’s worth of emotion rolling back onto her old tormentors. Dimitri kept her firmly at his side while he approached the Dragon King and Queen as well as Prof. Magnus who all had rueful smiles on their faces. 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

"Did you teach them a teach that bad wolf king a lesson, my dear?" Professor Magnus had watched the entire encounter seeing her handle it with more decorum and grace than the Wolf King and family present. "Yes I did, and rightly so they deserved it. Trying to take credit for how they raised me. Beatings and ridicule that’s what they gave me, not love and support as my mate has." The Dragon King and Professor Magnus both laughed heartily hearing her take care of business.

Lily smiled at the two men knowing they approved of her methods. The Dragon queen however had a stoic look about her remaining reserved from the conversation. Lily knew there was nothing she could say to change the King’s mood in her favor. The Second Prince and his mate had reacted in a crisis promoting their standing with the people and the nobles. Saying anything against them at that moment would only reflect poorly on her.

The First Prince sat off to the side of the King’s area brooding over his brother’s success. He didn’t think a soldier being injured should merit a reward and had he heard sooner that darkling dragons were attacking he would have headed the squad to take them out. Instead, his brother and his mate took out the dragons with everyone watching from the city to the castle. Gripping the chair the First Prince just couldn’t stand his brother, the illegitimate child, outshine him.

The Dragon King moved to the front of the platform to address his people. "Everyone as you are aware my second son and his mate took down three darkling dragons moving to storm the castle. Showing valiant heroism and bravery they prevented what could have been severe losses."

"Also when they heard that some of the soldiers had been injured Princess Lily had already had fresh Dragon Moss she cultivated that saved many lives from fatal injuries sustained by the Darkling dragons. Prince Dimitri has been organizing a team of researchers to fight this problem and find a solution so that our people may thrive better in the future. My son has made a most discerning and wise choice in choosing his mate. Someone who will be a benefit to our people and a treasure to our Clan. We thank you for your service, Princess."

The King bowed to her as did the rest of the court surprising her that she would be so acknowledged before. Her Prince was just as proud of her watching the assembly of people bow to what they thought was just a commoner with no talent. She proved that anyone with a bit of support can do great things if they fight hard enough for it.

The King stood looking at the two knowing he already knew his choice, but needed the Clan to choose them as well. These merits will be their start of showing the court and the people who should rightfully be the next king. He had one more thing to add to make sure they knew just how important Lily was to them. "Rise. I have one last thing to give. Lily would you step forward please."

Lily let go of Dimitri walking to stand next to the Dragon King. "I have a gift for you." A servant walked forward holding a wooden box. The King opens it revealing a stunning jeweled tiara one that his mother used to wear. It was made of precious metals entwined like a wreath and beautiful blue gems that looked like flowers around the crown. Taking it out of the box the King set it on her head, the tiara fitting perfectly as if made for her.

"Thank you, Your Majesty. It is my duty and honor to serve the Dragon Clan." Lily bowed to him then stood returning to her Prince who to her in his arms willingly. He kissed her on the forehead as the band began to play a sweet song that Dimitri knew all to well. "Care to Dance with me again?" Lily nodded following him on to the dance floor following his lead.

Lift me upHold me downKeep me closeSafe and sound

Burning in a hopeless dreamHold me when you go to sleepKeep me in the warmth of your loveWhen you depart, keep me safeSafe and sound

Lift me upHold me downKeep me closeSafe and sound

Drowning in an endless seaTake some time and stay with meKeep me in the strength of your armsKeep me safeSafe and sound

Lift me upHold me downKeep me safeSafe and sound

Dipping her low then lifting her close to his body line hers along his, Dimitri moves his mate around the dance floor forgetting about the crowd and only seeing her. Feeling her move with him their bond strengthening with each step as her feelings of safety and love radiate to him.

Burning in a hopeless dreamHold me when you go to sleepKeep me safeWe need light, we need love

lift me up in your arms

I need love, I need love, I need love

hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me

hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me

we need light, we need love.

The song comes to an end as he pulls her in close kissing her passionately as the crowd roars with applause. "A spectacle, indeed." Lily whispered to her prince as he led her to the terrace for some fresh air. "I do not care about their opinions of you. You are my treasure and I am happy I found you."

His words caused her heart to hitch from the magnitude they laid on her. Lily had never had someone care or love her this much, and it was overwhelming and exciting all at once. She knew she hadn’t said it because she didn’t know what it was, but now Lily knew what love was feeling for and from this man. "I love you, My Prince. Now and forever."