The Dragon's Mate

Chapter 13

Hunter says, "I would like you to wear this instead, it's made of solid gold, I had it made just for you." Emerald looks in the mirror at the necklace saying, "t-thank, it-it's-." Before Emerald can finish her words she feels him clipping a matching gold collar to the necklace as Emerald says, "what?! I...I am not a damn dog! I will not walk on all four and lock your palm, you sick perverted-." Hunter holds her hand saying, "it's not about that, it is a custom, Emerald... all slaves wear leashes like this at events, it is a symbol of our... our status." Emerald says, "it's a symbol of kinky desires, I don't consent and also it is like ownership which is disgusting!." Hunter sighs saying, "you know I did not choose this for you or for me." He turns and starts walking as Emerald comes behind him as he stops in front of the door saying, "It is time, I will try to make this night end as quickly as I can." Hunter comes in as Emerald looks at the decoration saying, "wow this place is like a dream." Hunter says, "just stay close to me, you will be okay." Emerald notices guests and slaves alike staring at her in her lilac pearl gown as desire and envy show heavy in their eyes. Annabelle comes over saying, "Hunter, there you are, doesn't you slave look... adequate." Emerald smiles saying, "thank you, Mistress." Annabelle says, "learning her manners, too." Hunter says, "of course, she is quite a catch." Annabelle watches Hunter get lost staring into Emerald's beauty as she coughs pointedly to get his attention. Annabelle asks, "so, what do you think of me?." Hunter replies, "you look, uh, quite... sparkly." Emerald and a few people begin to laugh as Annabelle angrily turns to her slave who is also laughing and slaps him hard. Emerald immediately recognises him as the boy she saved during the hunt as Annabelle says, "one more word and I will have your tongue cut out, Josh". Josh says, "sorry, Mistress I did not mean to, it was-." Annabelle kicks him as he bends down on his knees looking on sadly while she smirks grabbing a glass of red wine asking, "you want to attend this party? laugh like a guest? here, have a drink!." 

She extends her fangs and drips some of her painful venom into the glass before holding it out to Josh who stares at it in horror. Annabelle says, "come on, drink it will only hurt a lot." Josh shakes his head as Hunter says, "that is enough, Annabelle." Annabelle turns to Hunter saying in a harsh tone, "I will deal with my slave, and you deal with yours." Josh begs saying, "please, Mistress, I am sorry I beg forgiveness-." Annabelle grabs Josh by his nose, pinching and tilting his head back as the poisonous glass nears his lip. Emerald thinks, 'I have to help him....' Emerald acts swiftly by pretending to drip as she falls onto Annabelle who falls back pouring the glass over her gown and not into Josh's mouth. Annabelle says, "AAAH!! UGH!! NO!! NOT MY DRESS!!." Annabelle screeches and tries cleaning the stain spreading down her white silver gaudy dress. Emerald gets up saying, "I am so sorry, Mistress, I am not used to high heels you see." Emerald tries to hide her smiles as Annabelle seethes with anger, her makeup running down her cheek. Annabelle furiously says, "why you little b-." Hunter defends Annabelle saying, "it was just a mistake, nothing more, right Annabelle? after all, my Queen has to be able to deal with fair judgement and not react to certain situation in an unsuitable manner." Annabelle takes a deep breath before calming saying, "of course, it was just an accident, all is forgiven." She soon bolts out of the ballroom to clean herself while Hunter grabs Emerald's hand and takes her away from there saying, "that was reckless, Emerald." Emerald says, "be honest, you liked it, I was bold, but I feel Hunter that we are drawing too much attention someone could notice my bandage and-." 

Hunter thinks for a moment before saying, "we will just have to distract them, then." They soon come back in as Emerald hears a familiar song playing with Hunter extending his hand offering, "may I have this dance, Emerald?." Emerald was hesitant to replying, "is this really wise to do right now, Hunter?." Hunter nods replying, "of course, this is the perfect distraction, dance with me Emerald." He holds her gently as Emerald says, "fine, I will dance with you but on one condition," Hunter asks, "and what would that be?." Emerald says, "you are going to have to lead, I have never done this before." They soon go onto the dance floor as Hunter says, "don't worry, I am very good at taking charge." Hunter slowly moves his hips with her as she feels him guiding her with his strong hands. Emerald notices other Dragon around her watching them but this doesn't bother her as she feels close to Hunter; he whispers, "I wish we could leave after this song." Emerald says, "I think your likely brides may have an issue with that."