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My head ached and my stomach still felt like it was ready to heave its contents all over the forest at any given moment. Despite all of that, I pushed myself up to a seated position and tried to figure out what this was.
Had that been a portal? If so, where was I? Was this somewhere on Earth, like the Amazon Rainforest or something?
I should be committed.
There was nothing to signify a location. The trees were thick enough that I couldn’t see too far in the distance to find anything of significance to help me.
Needing to clear my head, I pushed myself to my feet and approached the river. Its crystal-clear waters meandered through the landscape, glistening under the gentle caress of the warm sunlight streaming down from above. The water gracefully flowed into a swimming hole, creating a serene oasis of tranquility. Dappled light danced over the rippling surface, the shimmering hues beautifully calm and peaceful. There were moss-covered stones all along the edge of the water, along with vibrant wildflowers gracing the riverbank. It was quite beautiful.
I knelt down and slid my fingers beneath the water’s surface, finding it cool and inviting. Songbirds chirped in the distance, and when I looked all around, there was no one to be seen.
I sat down on the bank for a while, knowing I should be afraid to be in some strange fantasy land, but unable to bring myself to be.
Instead, I had a weird feeling that I was finally home.
I enjoyed the warmth of the sunlight streaming down on my face for a while longer until I decided to go for a swim. The air was warm, and the cool water called to me. I stripped off my clothes down to my bra and panties, wavering for a moment as I decided whether to take them off or not.
There wasn’t anyone here.Fuck it.
I reached behind my back and swiftly unclasped my bra before I whisked my panties down my hips. I folded everything together and put it in a neat little pile. When I was finally ready, I dipped my toe into the water and hummed happily at the cool embrace. Slowly, I stepped in, lowering myself under the surface bit by bit. Eventually, it became too deep for my feet to brush the pebbled sand below, and I swam out, sighing softly as I flipped and drifted a bit on my back.
This was paradise.
CHAPTER3
Roken
I’d never seen such beauty before in my life.
Her long, dark mahogany hair framed her pale naked form like wildflowers swaying in the gentle breeze. Her dark eyelashes complimented honey-colored eyes that I’d only been able to catch glimpses of as she looked around the river and walked into the water. A rosy hue stained her impeccably high cheekbones, setting off her plump pink lips perfectly. My gaze drew over the flawless contours of her face, trying to cement it into memory before I had to run.
I couldn’t help but follow the long, lean lines of her body. She was floating on her back, her perky round breasts set off by very hard, pink nipples that begged for me to reach out and touch them. Her legs kicked in the water, splashing little water droplets that pebbled on her flesh like tiny sparkling diamonds under the sun. Her arms spread outwards as she sighed contentedly, painting an impeccable picture of beauty and grace.
I’d been hidden amongst the thick foliage, so she hadn’t seen me when she’d stripped off her clothes so she could enjoy the cool waters of the Silversong river. I didn’t dare get any closer.
If I did, I’d lose control.
I’d take from her what she wasn’t ready to give. Her scent was already calling to me. In fact, the aroma of jasmine, vanilla, and cherries was what brought me here in the first place, and now I couldn’t pull myself away.
I needed to keep a level head.
The sun, although bright overhead, was approaching the end of its downward trek in the sky. Night would soon fall, and with the darkness came dangerous creatures that would make a meal out of an innocent human without a thought.
It had been some time since I’d seen a human. I’d done my best to keep myself far away from the inhabitants of Terraheim for a long time.
They were safer that way.
I knew what they called me—the mad king, the cursed king, and (worst of all) the feral king.
The truth was that they were right. I was a monster.
The throne was my birthright as Dragonborne, but I’d long abandoned my seat. Centuries ago, I’d been betrayed by someone I loved. I’d given her my heart, and she’d thrown it right back in my face.
In exchange for more power than she could ever have imagined, I’d been cursed.
Any heightened emotion, such as anger or arousal, sent me into a feral state. Everyone near me was in unparalleled danger. In the past, I’d killed people that happened to be too close. I fought without recourse. I lashed out without thought. Even in my human form, I posed an incredible threat to every single creature in the realm. In my dragon form, the danger was without equal.
I lost complete and total control.
