Acceptance

Kael simply stares for a moment, trying to process everything Petra just told him. First, she’s a dragon! Dragons are legends and tales, no human in living memory has ever seen a dragon. And yet here’s one, right in front of him. And what’s more, she just confessed…love? Devotion? Some kind of bond, though Kael is still a bit confused about the nature of it. Still, it explains much about her. And now he has a decision to make.

As his mind whirls, dragon-Petra is watching him closely. The longer the silence grows, the more worry fills those blue eyes. Kael can practically feel the fear radiating off her, and he immediately comes to a decision, the only one he would ever come to.

Kael reaches out and places a hand on Petra’s muzzle. There’s a sharp inhalation, and her eyes widen, but she doesn’t pull away. Kael looks into those soulful, wide blue orbs, and speaks.

“Of course I accept, Petra. I’m honored, flattered by this. But…what does it mean, going forward? This bond…what does it entail?”

Petra breathes a sigh, closing her eyes for a moment. Despite the strangeness of her draconic face, it appears that she’s smiling, and she leans slightly into Kael’s touch.

That depends on you, my king. I shall be your guardian, above all else. I will guard you with all that I am. Beyond that…if you desire, I can be your mate, as well. I would be overjoyed to join my king’s family, if you would have me. But if that is too much, simply being near you is enough.

Petra lifts a paw, gently touching Kael’s cheek with the back of her claw.

A request, though, my king. My true nature must remain a secret. It would be dangerous for both of us should it become known that I am what I am.

Kael nods. “I understand. Your secret is safe. As for the rest…if it was just me, I would gladly accept, here and now. But I have to consider the feelings of the others.”

He chuckles. “Not that I expect any objections. I know that Ria is as taken with you as I am.”

Petra blinks in surprise.

She…you…taken with me? You mean…

Kael laughs. “Look, I never set out to build a harem or anything like that. But Ria…she seems to have other ideas. Evie doesn’t care as long as I make time for her. And Gabby? That girl is down for anything. They’ve been teasing me about you ever since you first showed up.”

Kael isn’t sure how he can tell, but somehow he can see that Petra is flustered.

I’m not sure…what to say, my king. This is all new to me. But not unwelcome. So, I suppose I should ask, what now?

Kael smiles. “That’s simple. Now you change back so I can give you a kiss.”

Petra’s eyes widen again, and she hurriedly nods. Taking a step back, she closes her eyes, her draconic mouth forming words that Kael once again can’t understand. The transformation reverses, and Petra once again stands before him as she appeared before. Now the blush is obvious on her pale cheeks, though it seems to have nothing to do with her nudity as she walks over to Kael.

When she reaches him, though, she hesitates. Kael, smiling, takes the initiative, wrapping his arms around her and pulling her into a gentle kiss. Petra is stiff at first, but as their lips meet, she softens into his embrace. There’s a purr deep in her chest as she hugs herself tight against him, her lips soft against his. In the darkening twilight, she trembles slightly in his arms, and as they finally separate, she looks at him with intense devotion.

“Petra thank you, my king. Petra belong to you now. Forever.”

She grimaces. “Petra also want language lessons.”

Kael laughs, nodding. “We can definitely do that. But for now, how about you get dressed, so I’m not tempted into doing something I shouldn’t do yet.”

Petra smiles, glancing at her clothes on the ground. “Petra attractive to my king?”

Without thinking, Kael looks at her. Petra puts her hands on her hips, amusement twinkling in her eyes. Kael has to admit, she’s absolutely gorgeous. Shorter, but athletic, with defined abs, strong thighs and muscular arms. Her breasts aren’t enormous like Gabby, but neither are they small like Evie. Just the right size for Kael’s hands, with pale pink nipples slightly darker than her skin. A small tuft of white hair slightly obscures what lies between her thick thighs. Seeing him distracted, Petra turns and bends down to pick up her clothes, her fluffy white tail swaying aside to give a glimpse of her impressive backside.

Kael manages to tear his eyes away, but sees the smile on Petra’s face as he does. He chuckles to himself as she dresses. She’s obviously delighted by his reaction, which will probably encourage more of this. And if he’s right, the girls will enthusiastically encourage her even further.