The Dragon's Mate

Chapter 4

Hunter feels something is wrong as Emerald is still thinking about her mark being exposed. Damian says, "what do we have here, eh?". Hunter stands in front of Emerald shielding her with his body as best as possible. Hunter looks at Damian saying, "you should have knocked, Damian". Damian rolls his eyes replying, "really? And why would I do that?!". He sees Hunter blocking Emerald and tries to get a better glimpse of her asking, "hmm, what are you trying to conceal from me? A new toy you're playing with, Hunter?". Emerald thinks, 'what I need to do is hide this mark, now and fast!'. Emerald crawls under the bed and then grabs a blanket covering herself before noticing Damian barking and growling at her. He asks with a cold smirk, "dear god, what have you done to the poor little thing? She's wrapping herself up like a newborn lamb!". Hunter says, "she will not be covered for too long". Emerald feels herself trembling over Hunter's word thinking, 'oh god, please just be an act!'. Within a few seconds Emerald does her bandage before Damian says, "you! remove that blanket at once slave". Emerald immediately drops the blanket as Hunter turns looking relieved to find the mark hidden. Damian notices the bandage with a suspicious look asking, "what's on your arm? Why have you covered it up?". Emerald takes a deep breath before answering, "I-I... I was disciplined by Hunter". Damian smirks with an evil smile saying, "discipline, eh? well clearly I think you need to be punished more". Emerald notices Damian's dark gaze on her as he steps closer to her saying, "you will address him as 'Master' not by his name, remember that your insignificant little bit-"". 

As Damian was about to strike and finish his word Hunter stepped in front pushing Damian aside saying, "back off Damian! She wears my collar!". Damian and Hunter, both give each other a long tense look before Damian chuckles saying, "she's all yours to do whatever you wish! Punish, play or whatever". Emerald looks at the doorway behind Damian which is wide opened wondering, 'could this be my chance to escape? I can get out of here... I need to get far away from here as possible'. Emerald notices Hunter and Damian still talking as she uses the opportunity to run past them as Damian is more shocked than Hunter wondering, 'what the hell is her damn problem?!'. Emerald sprints down the corridor not looking back before soon reaching two doors. Emerald says, "one must be the exit and the other well.... I don't think I want to know what the other door holds". Emerald kicks and shoves the door opened before falling to the floor stunned to find a group of men in armor. Emerald thinks, 'are these the Dragon lords?'. Emerald looks around at the decoration which is very antique with glass windows and velvet carpet before soon noticing a throne; she gets up trying to look for the exit as she panics thinking, 'oh crap, there's nowhere to escape'. The Dragon lords see her as she says, "um, I... I should go". Emerald soon hears the growls as the Dragons lord slowly advance towards her however just then Hunter comes in saying, "Enough!". 

Everyone turns to Hunter as he cuts through the crowd, and they watch him walk up the stairs to the throne. Emerald wondered, 'hold on.... why are they obeying him?'. Hunter sits as everyone bows whilst Emerald thinks, 'no....no... he cannot be the-'. Hunter says, "kneel before you King, slave". Emerald's heart pounds deep in fear within her chest as she thinks, 'I've never met the Dragon King... no one has ever seen him... this entire time he was...'. Hunter gives Emerald a stern cold look as Emerald remembers Hunter's words, 'being my slave is the only way to keep our secret safe'. Emerald feels everyone staring at her as a guard approach to grab her when Hunter says, "no, she is mine to command and she knows her place, kneel, Emerald, now!". Emerald bows her head in respect replying with a force, "as you command, Master". Hunter leans back on his throne saying, "very good". He then looks at everyone saying, "as you can all see, this girl is mine, you will treat her with the respect owed to the property of the King!". Emerald angrily thought, 'ugh that word 'property', I hate it!'. Damian arrives saying, "you have chosen quite a spirited creature, Your Majesty". Hunter comes down as Emerald stands beside him; she feels a shiver run up her spine noticing that Damian's words are covered by a fake smile. Hunter says, "yes I have Damian and as my close friend I require you to treat her with dignity". Damian says, "of course furthermore, I was just about to request.". He bows down before finishing his words, "to acknowledge her arrival, might I welcome you both to dine with me this evening?".