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The Dragon's Kiss

WARNING: This novel is unfinished The first time she saw him, he was surrounded by flames. She couldn’t clearly see his eyes, but his gaze burned every part of her skin it lingered on. Surely if the legendary beasts ever had existed, he would be one of them—one of the dragons. **** Kel has spent her life as a palace guard, hiding her mysterious ability. When sent in the princess's place to form a marriage alliance with a neighboring kingdom, she is captured by enemy soldiers and taken to the Serin Empire. The ruler of Serin is a terrifying and coldhearted man, but he seems to have taken an unusual interest in Kel. How long will she be able to keep her identity and abilities a secret under the constant gaze of the Dragon Emperor? ---------- !!Slow burn romance!! ~I own no rights to the cover image~

Currer · Fantasy
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251 Chs

SEVENTY SEVEN: Disgruntled Squad

"Kel! You're alive!"

An overgrown curly mop jogged toward Kel with his arms outstretched.

"Matty, Alaric!" Kel smiled at her former Serin squad mates.

"I thought we'd lost our precious newbie with the rest of the patrol," Matty whined, petting Kel's head as he embraced her. 

She couldn't tell if the man was actually excited to see her or just sick of picking up all the 'newbie' work in her stead. 

"Speaking of," Kel wheezed, prying the man's lanky arms off, "do you know where the other new recruit who was with the patrol is?"

"Oh.. the swordsman?" Matty's voice became quiet as he exchanged a glance with Alaric. "Well, uh, you see-"

"Anyway!" Alaric interrupted, stepping forward. "You don't seem to be any worse for wear, Newbie, so why don't you quit slacking off?"

"That's actually why I'm here," Kel replied, making a mental note to inquire more about Taegus later on. 

The news, whatever it was, didn't seem good.