Chapter Thirteen

Lysa

I am facing away while Drake helps secure my armor. When he turns me around, he steps back and smiles. “I don’t know if I should bow to my queen or bend her over,” he says as he scans my body. “You look incredible.”

“So do you,” I say with a smile. “Too bad your armor is so bulky. I definitely would have sucked your dick before we go,” I say with a grin.

“Tease,” he laughs before gently kissing me.

“Ready, guys? Oh damn…” Eyrx says when he sees me.

“You look hot and scary,” Juli says. “Nice combo.”

“Yes, we are ready,” I laugh.

“You look great,” Eyrx says as he kisses me .

“I have this urge to hit you and congratulate you all at the same time,” Drake says to Eyrx.

“Well, if you hit me… I’ll just tie you up so I can fuck her without you being able to get to her.”

“Oh, now that’s just rude,” Juli laughs.

“I’ll be good,” Drake laughs with her. “I am happy for you two. I really am. It’s an adjustment for me is all.”

“If you get mad, just take it out by fucking me,” I suggest.

“Deal,” Drake grins.

We walk out of the tent and go to the large crowd of nobles and soldiers waiting for us. Everyone is in gear and excited. “Ready for this?” Drake asks me.

“Absolutely,” I say as we stop in front of the crowd. Everyone instantly takes a knee to bow to us. I feel a rush of pride with the unwavering respect and support that everyone has.

“Good morning, everyone,” Drake says. “Today is a historic day… For the first time in centuries, we are going to war. A war that stands for not only peace, but justice. By making this declaration of war, we are vowing to seek justice for the innocent. We will act without mercy and push until we have nothing left to move. Giving up is not an option. Retreating is not an option… With war comes death, but in death we see sacrifice… I will never be able to thank you enough for the sacrifice you are making today by standing with us to honor not only our queen, but her parents and all of the innocent life that have been damaged at the hands of the Thalorin government. Their abusive and tyrannical methods need to be stopped, and we are the ones who will change the narrative and free the people of Thalorin. Today, we are offering safety. Tomorrow, we bring justice.”

Everyone erupts in cheer and Drake takes a moment to kiss me deeply. “Let’s do this, baby,” he says sweetly. “Ready to kick some ass?”

“Let’s do it,” I smile. He takes a few steps back and Eyrx takes a moment to kiss me before stepping back with Drake. Dad comes over and kneels in front of me to pay his respect to me as his queen. He takes my hands into his, and everything goes silent, but he stays focused on me.

“This is for all the nights I laid in bed and prayed to the Gods that I would find you someday,” he says. “I can’t change what they did to you and your mother, but I sure as hell can make sure they pay for it. I love you to the moon and beyond, my sweet daughter. You are an amazing woman, and I am honored to be your father.”

I throw my arms around him and hug him tightly triggering a wave of cheers and claps and he picks me up into a hug as he stands. “I love you too, dad. Thank you for saving her.”

“I love you so much, Balor,” Mom says as she hugs Dad.

“I love you too, darling. “Let’s do this.”

Dad steps back with the others and Drake is the first to shift. This is the first time I have seen his Dragon so when he transforms into a massive creature that looks like it came from the depths of hell, I smile. His scales are black and dark red. His armor is perfect as well. The three most important men in my life are in one spot, and I’ve never been happier.

I go to Drake, and he lowers himself for me. I take a second to rest my hand on the side of his head before speaking softly to where only he can hear me. “ Shanorak thal drak, il ne varu, ” I say. “Bound by fire, we are one.”

Drake huffs and nuzzles his head against me, making me giggle. I gently kiss the side of his head before going to his back. I climb up and position myself into the saddle. “Do it. Give it to her,” Julianna says as she pushes Eyrx toward me.

“Is everything okay?” I ask.

“Yeah,” he says as he takes my hand. “I wanted to give you something. Julianna, Drake, and your parents helped me make it last night.”

I gasp when Eyrx slides a ring onto my finger on the opposite hand as the one Drake gave me. It is black obsidian with a dark purple amethyst in the center. There are flakes of Ignisium on the inside of the band as well. He hands me a similar ring and I read the inscription on the inside. “ Arazen dorak, il suren,” I say.

“With every breath, I am yours,” he says. “No matter the distance, I will always be with you…. You don’t…”

I grab his hand and slide the ring into place before kissing him. “I love you, Eyrx,” I say.

“I love you too, Lysa,” he smiles.

“Let’s go kick some ass, ham hock,” I tease.

“I’ll give you a pass since I can’t get you down from there anyhow,” he laughs.

Eyrx steps back with Julianna and shifts right as Dad does. One by one, everyone shifts, and the papers are loaded. We have them in enchanted bags that allow for less to keep up with, so we are ready in a short time.

Drake and I are the first ones off the ground. As soon as he leaps, his wings take us higher and higher. I close my eyes and let my head fall back as I extend my arms out from my body. Feeling the wind rush past me and the power behind every movement that Drake makes, I feel at home. This is where I belong.