Chapter 258: CHAPTER 258

I looked up from Orealeus back and the suns had set, from the looks of it, over an hour ago.

I'd not been paying attention to anything but the balls Florian was throwing so rapidly at me to shoot at.

I'd switched dragons twice and I was about jumping down to Zorath's back again.

"Don't you wanna take a break?" Florian asked before I could jump, making me reel back.

"You're tired?"

"Me? No, but I'm not the one that sparred against two people today, did elemental magic and from what I heard, more running drills than should be allowed. You should be tired."

I jumped, the air swirled around me for two seconds before my feet landed swiftly on Zorath's back.

Then I pulled out my water bottle from my waist and showed him, "I have this. It's like a reserve power bank. Let's continue."

Even though it was night already, I'm reminded of how being a dragon kin has so much more perks. My vision was still sharp as my eyes adjusted, brightening everything I set my attention to.

We trained for another hour with the dragons flying all around the sky, increasing the difficulty level.

"Alright, my bucket is empty and I don't have the energy to go get another one," Florian showed me the empty bucket of paint balls.

"Aww."

"Don't pout at me, I don't know what's gotten into you but you're going to get some rest, alright?"

"But –"

"No buts. Please take her back, that's Zorath, right?"

Orealeus growled at him.

"Sorry, Orealeus. You both look almost the same," Florian corrected himself with a chuckle, rubbing the back of his neck.

Orealeus obeyed, to my annoyance and I glided off his wings.

"My drink hasn't even gone halfway," I complained.

"But your chi, you know, the drum where your magic is from, is depleting. What if war comes while we sleep? How will you defend yourself?"

"Seriously?" I narrowed my eyes, "war?"

"The last time it happened, I know, you got warnings. But it's a rule over here to keep your drum almost full just in case."

"It's fine, I'll go. But then I'm going to come meet Draco for training. Don't say anything to him," I warned.

"I'm sorry love, but I'm definitely tattling to him the second we meet."

"So you're his lapdog now, huh? You like it when he tells you what to do?"

"I don't!" He hissed, our breaths mixing in front of us.

"It's okay, I'll keep your secret," I winked and turned around.

He grabbed my waist and turned around, and stared at my lips like a culprit.

"What?"

"You're driving me crazy," he muttered after a long second and kissed me.

Damn, just mentioning that and he's already horny?

But I don't have the time for that now and we definitely can't mate in front of these dragons.

Or can we?

I pulled back, smiling at his breathlessness.

"If you want me to finish that later, don't say a word to Draco. I need to get my strength training done tonight."

"Ugh, you drive a hard bargain," he groaned.

"Don't worry, I'll rest well afterwards. I'm sure your cock can put me to sleep," I whispered, touching his erect member that was poking at my leg.

"Fine, but don't train for too long. Thirty minutes max!"

"Yes sir."

"He's in his office by the way, he's in one of those weird work moods."

"Ahh. I guess I'll go get dinner first."

He escorted me to the cafeteria and bade me goodbye with a slap on my ass.

"I'll get back at you, don't worry," I threatened.

He laughed and ran away.

I was surprised to see Akua in the cafe, nursing a cup of coffee.

"Hey girl, why do you look like you've got a hangover?" I asked but continued walking to the food table

After getting enough, I got back and sat in front of her.

"Promise you won't hate me?"

"Except you ate the bags of snacks I kept inside my closet, then no."

"I let him split me in two," she whispered, her eyes squinting.

Is Akua feeling shame?

"You're still in one form to me, A. What are you talking about?"

"Mason."

My mind immediately went back to the training class today.

"Oh my gosh, you didn't!"

"I know he fought with you and I should hate him –"

"For what? We're not enemies, he was asked to spar with me. What was he supposed to do? Say no?"

"Wait, you're not upset?"

"Girl no, I have real enemies. I mean if you can fuck King Faerin into leaving us alone, that would be highly appreciated."

"I don't like Fae dick."

"Your loss. I have one I'll be getting on tonight."

"Alira!" She gasped, before popping into laughter.

"Did you enjoy it?"

"Yea, I'm going back tomorrow."

"Please don't get pregnant," I begged, "I'm not ready to be a godmother."

"That means you'll have to share your supply of herbs with me."

"No, go meet Eruwan. She'll give you yours. Bye, I'm going to meet the Principal."

"Can I finish your food?"

"Yes please," I pushed it towards her.

That's the first time I've been unable to eat as much as I wanted.

But I didn't have the time to dwell on that.

I called Styx before I got outside so she was waiting for me when I did.

After feeding her the peach I saved for her, she took me to Draco's office.

The door wasn't even shut when I got there so I pushed it open and he was bent forward, furiously scribbling one a thick file.

He looked forward immediately and a smile broke out on his face.

"Hey Mama, how are you?"

"I'm good. When will you be done with work?"

"Probably when I die. What do you need?"

"I wanted to continue the strength training. Not the one I end up in a weird trance, please."

He chuckled, "don't worry, that was a one time situation. Come closer love, you don't look too good."

"You're lying, everyone has been saying I look pretty today."

He chuckled, "you're the most beautiful woman I've ever seen Alira, but your eyes. Something bothers you. Come and talk to me."

Are we still on this hill?

"Don't make me come there and grab you."

I walked in, shutting the door behind me and going to his desk.

He grabbed my arm and turned me to his side.

As though that wasn't dramatic enough, he pushed his files to the side, some falling to the floor and he lifted me, dropping my ass square in front of him.

"Now talk to daddy, what's happening with you?"

I thought about it, the idea of telling a man he's going to die soon even though you're not sure if he's the one that might die didn't make any sense.

So I deflected.

"Remember when I asked you for the same thing?"

"Come on, don't be like that," he groaned.

I shrugged.

"Always be ready to eat what you cooked."

He raised his brows, "really?"

"Yes! I mean... Draco? What are you doing?"

His hand had grown claws and they were headed to the middle of my legs.

"I want to eat what I cooked. Spread those legs wider for me. I'm hungry."