Mated to Dragons novel

---- reach us. Tell this Lavos that we are being attacked by another kingdom and since you had no orders to fight with us, you decided to return home." Taking a step towards the man, I gripped his shoulder and squeezed. "Hang in there. I have my own problems to handle now, but once it's taken care of, I will see what Ican do to help you and your people." "Thank you, King Lucas." "Go," I ordered taking a step back.

"Get them home safely." I watched as they picked up their weapons and hurried off. "Prepare for battle," I called. "Death is a last resort. Try to capture them." "Capture them?" Mason growled as he fell into step next to me. "They are attacking us!" "Remember what Angel said." I paused and turned to look at him. "This is part of Mother's plan. She wants to start a war and I'm not going to give her that satisfaction .

Just think about the consequences this would have." "They should know better than to attack us based on false information," he hissed. "We don't know what they've been told," I said softly. "They could be attacking based on false information." ---- He muttered something under his breath as he stormed away. I hesitated a moment before I hurried over to the right. The armor we were forced to wear during battle was uncomfortable.

Usually, I wouldn't bother with it, but I had a reason to stay alive. "Take out anyone trying to get Nate out of the air," I ordered. Drawing my sword, I fell in line with my shoulders and waited for them to breach the gate. Nate flew overhead, circled, and then breathed fire. He was slowing them down while we prepared. It felt like forever before the first shout filled the air. My body tensed, my sword lifted, and my mind cleared, ready for the fight to break out.

Aloud bang suddenly filled the air. It took a few minutes to register that someone had fired a gun. They were using weapons which was against the law. Anger filled me as another gun was fired. I threw back my head and roared. The gates were pushed open and for a few seconds, it fell silent. I sucked in a breath, taking a step forward, and thankfully I didn't have to wait long. There was an exclamation from the enemy and ---- suddenly they were charging forward. All hell broke loose.

Blood splattered everywhere . Weapons were fired, and people screamed in pain. In all the years of being king, I had never had to kill another person. I never thought it would come to this, even when Angel revealed Mother's plan. I wanted to avoid a war. But I had a mate to fight for and I needed our future to be safe.