The Dragon Prince

First Flight and the Mate Bond

Alyssa

"Vincent, I felt a sharp pain when you were kissing another woman," I said and turned to face him.

Vincent took a deep breath. "She forced herself on me. I pushed her away when she kissed me. Seems rejecting her advances didn't prevent you from feeling the pain. I'm sorry." Vincent held my hand.

"I trust you, Vincent; I know you won't intentionally harm me." I smiled at him.

The limo pulled up in front of the castle, and Vincent opened the door in a flash. His smile is dangerously charming. I exited the limo and again shivered at the thought of having dinner with the royal family.

"You okay?" Vincent asked.

"I'm just nervous, I guess." I said.

Vincent reached his hand forward and took hold of my hand. I felt the sparks of the bond getting intense with each second. I looked into his eyes, and I felt myself relaxing. "You survived a meeting with two members of the Elder Council. Dinner with my family will be a piece of cake." Vincent said.

We both walked into the palace and heard my name. "ALYSSA!" Audrey cried before she tackled and hugged me. "I'm glad you're alright. I was so scared, and I felt bad not being able to come and help you,"

"There was nothing you could have done. I'm just glad to see you're doing fine." I smiled.

"Well, thanks to you. When I turned, I had no sense of anything but could hear your voice. Laufay was in control the whole time. With training, Laufay and I became one." Audrey said.

"You know I'm here too right?" Vincent shook and head and sighed.

"Oh yeah, Mom wanted me to tell you that Dad is here," Audrey turned to Vincent.

"WHAT?!!" Vincent yelled, and his face beamed with happiness. "When did he arrive?"

"Just now, just thought we'd give you a head up. See you guys inside the dining room," Audrey smiled and left.

"Also, my mother will pay for your tuition to enter Dragon Academy for what you did for Audrey," Vincent said, and I gasped.

"That's too much," I shook my head.

"No, my mother wants to thank you for what you did for her daughter, my sister. And I think you could use some lessons in being a dragon,"

"He may be our mate, but he did not just say that. I don't need any lessons!" Dahlia snarled in my head. "Let me out so I can kick his ass,"

"Thank you. So your father's here. I can leave and come back some other time if that's better," I said.

"No, my mom wouldn't have it, and I'm not passing the chance of introducing you to my family," Vincent said.

"So, how is your dad," I asked.

"He can be a little strict, and he's straightforward. But he values family above everything. Are you ready?" Vincent said.

Vincent and I held hands as we entered the dining room together. We saw Queen Rosetta kissing a man who is Vincent's spitting image; this is Vincent's father, King Zayne.

"Father," Vincent bowed.

"Vincent," King Zayne smiled. "Audrey, why don't you see what is taking Alexandria so long?

Audrey nodded and left the dining room.

"Dad, I want you to meet my mate, Alyssa. Alyssa, this is my father, King Zayne,"