The Draglen Brothers - SHOWKEN (BK 2) (16 page)

“Showken, your brothers are determined to get us to stay, I’m not sure why, but I want to know. Maybe they know something about you
that I should know,” she says, tilting her head. Does she think- wait, she thinks my brothers have her best interest at heart. Oh Marilyn, I’m the only one you can trust right now.

“They know something,” I
murmur.

“What was that?”

“What are you talking about? Listen if you want to stay, okay, we will stay, but you stay close to me, it’s for your own good.”

“You will be surprised at how I can handle myself, especially with men. I didn’t forget to bring protection.”

“Oh yes, your gun. Well, that’s no good. Forget it. Come, let’s eat.” I move really close to her, looking into those beautiful grey eyes. I need a kiss now, but if I start, we won’t leave this room for the rest of the day. I guide her to the eating area, noticing she’s looking around the room. Ah, the white room, my brothers and I don’t think much about it. However, a stranger will be confused to see all men in a home with an all white room for eating. It was our mother’s idea, a way to be reminded of where we come from. In Cortamagen, white is the symbol of our people and our land. So, eating in this room is like eating at home. Everyone else sees white, but we see colors, flowers, fruit and gardens, our home. My brothers are standing, waiting for Marilyn to be seated. I see Warton looking at me. I would have preferred Brumen, but Warton I can see now is going to test me.

We walk to the table
, and after Marilyn is seated, we all sit. The table is filled with food: breads, fruit, meats of all kinds, wine, and desserts.

“Whoa
, Showken, you guys eat like this every day?” she asks.

“Yes, baby. We eat like this, and usually it’s more.” I lean down and kiss her forehead. She smells so good.

“Well, Marilyn, tell me about the girl who’s stolen the player, Showken,” Warton says, smiling. I’m going to kill him.

“Warton, if you want to remain intact, don’t start anything,” I growl, uncontrollably. This is not going to go well.

“It’s okay, Showken. Remember, you told me fifty women,” Marilyn says, irritated. I told her nobody makes me feel like her, yet I still feel her anger.

“Ha, fifty! Showken, if you
are going to tell her secrets, why don’t you tell her who you really are,” Warton says.

“Shut up, before I make you,” I snap.

“Showken, you do know that she has to know sooner or later,” Hawken says. This is why they wanted us to stay, to trap me. Well fuck them, I’m leaving.

“Baby, lets go,” I say, standing. “I’ll make sure you eat.”
When I reach for her hand, she snatches away. I smile at her and she’s pissed, cute, but we are leaving.

“What other secrets
, Showken?” She folds her arms across her chest. Wow, she’s going to take a stand, I guess.

“Marilyn, we need to go. I will tell you everything
, just not here.” I pull her hand for her to stand, and she snatches it back.

“Showken
, tell her, or I will, that is my other reason for being here. Mother says to make sure you come clean with this human,” Warton says.

“Yes, you need to tell her, Showken. You’re too close to her and she has to know. If you don’t want her, wipe her memory and let her go,” Hawken says, standing. Layern and Domlen are still seated, but I see their guards are up. I can’t believe this. My eyes roam the room
as I’m trying to think of what to do. I laugh out loud, because I could literally kill my brothers right now, and I think I’m losing my mind. I move away from the table and begin to pace. I see Marilyn watching me, with a slight fear in her eyes. I don’t want her scared of me, but my beast would scare her. Why am I being backed into a corner?

“You’re being backed in
to a corner because you would never have told her in time, and we will leave in a few months,” Layern says, tilting his head. I know they are wondering whether or not my beast is itching to get out, and they would be right. I would like to release my beast right now.

“Showken, I’m leaving. I don’t have time for you and your crazy brothers. I’m not sure what’s going on here, but I’m done. Goodbye,” she says standing to leave. Before I c
an stop, a growl escapes from me. The look on her face is pure fear.

“I think you need to sit down,” Domlen says, commanding. Marilyn looks around
, and all eyes are on her. Shit, fuck it. I will deal with this head on.

“Marilyn, please sit down
, I have something to say,” I look at all my brothers, hoping they will leave the room. Wishful thinking, they all stand and I see her in full fear now. She reaches into her purse and pulls out her gun. Big mistake. I see my brothers take offense. Warton uses his powers and the gun is suddenly in his hand. The atmosphere in the room has changed, everyone’s beast is on high alert, and I just want to get away. I move quickly over to Marilyn. With no effort I pull her into my arms, pull out my portal and head home to Cortamagen. I hear her screaming and crying as we go through the portal. My beast is trying to get out, to protect her. I know my brothers will follow me. I want to tell her to be calm, and a roar comes from my mouth. It’s taking everything inside me to stay in human from. She finally screams until she passes out, just as I appear in my room in the castle. What have I done?

***

She’s been asleep for over six hours. I rubbed her down with some of my oils to help calm her, and shielded my room so no one could enter. Being a dragon, if I don’t want anyone in then no one comes in. I’ll just lie here and wait for her to open her eyes. I need to see those beautiful grey eyes. I should not have brought her here like this. I know she’s seen our eyes change and heard my growling. The room became filled with predators and she was the prey. She’ll hate me for a little while, but I won’t let her go, I love her. There’s a knock at the door. I narrow my eyes until I realize who it is. Softly, I move from the bed and walk to the door.

“Hello, Cess. Draken sent you.”

“Oh, Showken, I came by to see Marilyn, and to see how you were doing,” Cess says softly. She’s really beautiful. She has such a loving heart; she will be a great queen someday.

“Thanks, Cess, but I’m not up for company right now. Marilyn is still asleep. I just wanted it to be
the two of us when she wakes. Besides, Draken let you come alone?”

“No, he’s close I’m sure, but I just wanted to make sure that you know I’m here for you. I wish I could give you a hug right now, but Draken is so jealous.”

“Yes, I know, thanks for coming to check on me, Cess. I will be fine as soon as she’s awake. I love her and I won’t lose her. Hawken and Warton started this. They told her I have secrets I need to come clean with, but I’ll get them one day.”

“Oh Showken, I ca
n’t wait to see you smile again.” Cess stops for a minute. “Your brother is getting nervous, I told him if I couldn’t come to see you by myself there would be no sex for a week,” she laughs.

“I know Draken didn’t like that. She’s a nice lady, Cess. I hope she still want
s me, because I won’t let her go.”

“It will be fine, and don’t be mad at your brothers.”

“You mean Draken in particular.”

“Yes, you’re his favorite, don’t push him out, okay?”

“You are so good for him, I’m glad to call you sister. I would only do this for you, Cess,” I say, reaching to touch her, I flinch as I hear and feel a growl. My brother is jealous. She leaves and I go back to watching Marilyn. I have clothes and food waiting for her. I need to tell her mind-blowing information. She’s my Wella, now I just have to convince her. To pass the time, I get my room in order, and make sure that the bathroom is stocked with products for her. I even have beer in my icebox for her. She’s going to hate me, but I had to bring her. This was the safest place I could think of. I hear her moving, she’s waking up. I rush to the end of the bed, waiting. She moves around, stretching and yawning. She looks peaceful, calm. Maybe she’s okay now. Her eyes roam the room and then they stop at mine. She stares for a second.

“What the fuck are you? And where the fuck
am I at?” Well, she’s still feisty.

“First, I’m so glad you’re awake. I’ve waiting for over eight hours now. Second, this is my home, my real home. You’re in Kalin, Cortamagen. And third, I’m a dragon-shifter.” I feel relief telling her. I want her to kno
w- I need her to know, so we can get past the shock and move on. I really miss her body.

“Showken, what happened? I remember being at your house, your brothers were standing, I pulled my gun and . . . Oh SHIT!!” Her breathing is picking up. She’s balled herself
tightly in my bed. “I want to go home, please don’t kill me.”

“Beautiful,
” I say, moving closer. “I wouldn’t ever harm you. It’s still me, the man you have screamed for; your body yearns for me. I miss you so much, Love. I won’t touch you, though. I want you to want me. I want to lick your entire body, twice. Just don’t be scared of me.”

“Your brothers, are they, umm, dragons, too?”

“Yes, they are dragons, but they wouldn’t harm you, they wanted me to be honest with you because I love you.” When those words come out of my mouth, I know it’s true. My brothers were only trying to help, and though they picked a fucked-up way, they still wanted to help.

“Why did you bring me here? Never mind, only my life would be this crazy, just take me home,” she says
. I still sense fear.

“You are fearful of me, precious, please don’t be frighten
ed. Everyone in the castle is excited to meet you.”

“You’re crazy, let me go.”

“No, I won’t let you go, but you are free to leave the room and walk around. I will accompany you though, dragons are the most dangerous, but we live among other species.” I smile, hoping she will relax. I smell her arousal. She’s angry, but she still wants me. Yes!

“Other species, what others?”

“Listen, my brother, who is heir to the throne, is married to a human, so don’t worry. Whatever else is in our land will never hurt you.”

“Heir to a throne, what? Showken, the more you talk the more confused I get.”

“I’m a dragon, and I’m part human. The dragon is my natural being, human form is something we choose to have because we like earth for certain things.” I put my hands behind my head and just look at her. I can’t stay this far away. I vanish, and reappear right next to her. She gasps, and wants to scream, but clasps her hands over her mouth.

“What do you eat? Humans?”

“The myths are outrageous, no. We eat bread, desserts, fruit, meat- of animals, drink wine, really no different than what you eat,” I say, reaching to touch her knee, but she moves it.

“Why am I here?” she asks. I can’t say because I love you and want you to move here with me forever and become my
Wella, my life mate.

“Can I prove some things to you before you make up your mind
?”

She looks at me and
fuck, her smell hits me. I want to be inside her so bad right now, my body is aching. She looks around the room, and both hands cover her face. This is when Layern’s gift would come in handy.

“I want to show you me, my land and anything else you want before you say you don’t want me. I want you
, Marilyn, so bad, especially now.” We stare at each other and the room is filled with her smell. Fuck.

“I guess my choice
has been taken from me.” She takes a deep breath. “So, are you going to try and convince me sleeping with a dragon is okay?”

“Yes, I am,” I give her my huge smile, because when I’m done, she’s going to beg me to take her to bed. I climb out
of the bed, it’s too tempting to be that close. “Would you like a bath? Everything you need is right through that arch, body wash, shampoo, and clothes.” She shakes her head yes, and I walk to the archway in the room. I don’t have doors inside my room. I want to see everything. She watches me for a second, and then slides out of the bed. She keeps her eyes on me as she walks, turning back around to make sure I’m still standing far enough away from her. She’s always trying to get away. I hear the gasp as she walks into my bathroom; it’s as big as her entire one bedroom apartment. I chuckle to myself; this is going to be fun. I love this human lady and I want her, I must win her heart soon. I wonder why Mother hasn’t called for me. I wouldn’t leave Marilyn, anyway. Besides, when I see Hawken and Warton, blood will be shed.

Things just never go right for me. Instead of just meeting a really good guy, I meet a crazy lunatic. He’s something, not sure if he’s a dragon, he’s in human form. Dragons are not humans, he’s something though. I stopped drugs long ago, but he took me somewhere traveling very fast in a very small space. Showken looks amazing, and one thing is for sure: he’s a rich son of a bitch. This bathroom is beyond amazing, all decked out in different greens. It reminds me of the different shades his eyes can be. I need to get to a phone and call the police. I know he might talk his way out of jail, but at least Jazz would come save me. I walk over to a huge counter, there are soaps, towels and perfume. He’s taken care of everything. I turn to start the water, noticing Showken in the room with me.