🔞18+, sexual themes and mature scenes. Auria is meant to be wed-- at least, her parents believe so. It's a difficult world for an unmarried woman, and her parents only want what's best for her: a safe, well-fed life during the cold, wintry months. But, Auria doesn't want to be shackled down to a man... she doesn't know what she wants or if she's allowed to want for more. If only she were born noble or rich, she'd be able to spend her days reading. She could read REAL literature, not just biblical propaganda spread by the church. Auria wants something different than what she is, but she knows her place. Determining that fighting fate is useless, she decides to give in to her parents' demands. It's during the church's solstice event that her life does take a turn. ----- Cyrus was one of the first creatures to ever exist. Being a dragon, he was a bundle of cosmic energy and magic. He razed cities, destroyed all manner of creatures, and painted himself as a formidable foe-- even worshipped as a God of fire amongst mortal creatures for his life-bringing flame. Still, he has no mate. He has watched his brothers one by one find the missing pieces of their souls and yet he remains alone. Depression has made him sleep... but something has stirred his desires.
12 parts