Chapter 1
Welcome one and all to the Dragon Queen’s ball!”
Shouted a spokesman as he brought his arm over his waist and bowed toward two large white golden doors that had sculptures of majestic dragons imprinted on them. As the two doors opened, one by one, guests arrived in magnificent attire which would inspire awe. One couple that walked through the double doors held hands in a dignified manner as it was a man and a woman. The man had dragon-like ears and dazzling light-blue eyes as his semi-human and scaly skin could be seen under the lanterns that had lit the room. His dragon-like tail swayed behind him. His wife had short wavy black hair as her crimson eyes scanned the room.
“Darling, this ballroom is magnificent. What you described to me before pales in comparison to what is shown in front of me.” The beautiful young dragoness said as her eyes gazed up at her husband. Her husband looked back at her with a semi-grin.
“What I am most interested in seeing is the Prince of Dragons. I have heard many rumors of his beauty.” Said the husband of the dragoness.
The dragoness glared at her husband as she then rolled her eyes.
“Our society is too forgiving in the concept of having multiple partners. I would prefer to have only one mate, but you seem to enjoy the idea of having many.”
The dragoness stated in an annoyed tone as her husband laughed.
“What is wrong with desiring multiple partners? Especially one as handsome and as beautiful as the Prince of Dragons? You-”
Before the Dragoness’s husband could finish speaking, the spokesman took his long metal staff that had jewels engraved in it and slammed it down onto the ground.
“Announcing the arrival of the Prince of Dragons, Prince Darius!”
Suddenly, a very handsome and stunning young man walked through the double doors as his long straight blonde hair draped over his shoulders while his ocean-blue eyes scanned the room. His pale-like skin could be seen under the dim light of the ballroom as he wore a white loose-fitting shirt that exposed a silver royal crest on his muscular chest. Silver-like scales that covered the sides of his waist up to his neck glistened as he wore black pants and black shoes. As he walked into the room, white roses were thrown onto the ground in front of him by two very lean and feminine-looking males. They wore nothing on their feet as they were both bald and wore golden piercings on their ears. Only white robes draped across their somewhat naked bodies as the prince raised his hand to halt the rose bearers.
“There is no need to throw rose petals.”
The rose bearers immediately stopped as they bowed their heads along with all the guests who were present at the ball.
“Yes, your Highness.” Everyone said in unison as Darius made his way across the ballroom.
Throughout the room, paintings of the royal dragon family could be seen as pictures of his great-grandfather, grandfather, and father were shown. Red drapes encompassed the windows, as the floor was lit by small glowing fairies that danced throughout the room. Vines from very ancient trees that held the ballroom in place could be seen in each corner of the room as fireflies shone beside them. When Prince Darius went to one of the corners of the room and tapped a vine, the vine grew another branch which eventually molded into a majestic throne. Small white flowers grew around the sides of the throne as Prince Darius sat down. The rose bearers came right beside him and kneeled as they gently grabbed his hands and kissed them. Prince Darius looked at them and smirked as he moved one of his hands away and placed his fingertip under the chin of one of his rose bearers. He leaned his head to the side as he glanced at him with an unamused look on his face.
“I am aware that this is your first time serving me. Make sure you do your job well and you will be rewarded.”
The rose bearer bowed his head low as he nodded.
“Yes, your highness.”
Prince Darius removed his hand as he waved them away as the rose bearers came by his side. Prince Darius then closed his eyes and reopened them as his pupils turned into slits. The men in the room stared at the prince with awe as the women bowed their heads once more. It was known that Prince Darius had no desire for female dragons, but rather male dragons instead. The pheromones that Prince Darius emitted would cause any male dragon to become aroused and it was difficult to avoid. The only problem were human males. Human males were not drawn to his scent even though he enjoyed toying with them the most.
“Welcome everyone to the Dragon Queen’s ball. My mother will be here very shortly. Be sure to show your respect.” Prince Darius said with a soft tone.
“Yes, your highness.” Said everyone in the room in unison.
Before everyone could lift their head from the bow, the spokesman shouted the arrival of the Queen.
