Once Upon a Past
Chapter 1: Once Upon a Past
This is the tale of how it all began. Aerion was known as the Prince of the Black Dragons realm. In human form, he was tall and commanding, with long dark hair and piercing emerald eyes that seemed to look straight into one’s soul.
Fate led Aerion to a fae woman named Nimrodel—and from the moment he saw her, he fell hard. Nimrodel was of royal fae blood, gifted with the ability to travel through dimensions, speak with wild creatures, and glimpse the future. What bound them was more than physical attraction; it was a meeting of minds.
When they first met in a hidden valley, the instant their skin touched, fire traced symbols across their wrists—a mating bond. Aerion laughed, his deep voice sending a shiver through Nimrodel. “Well,” he said, amused, “I suppose you’re mine.” Though she resisted at first, the bond was unbreakable. Their wedding was a marvel of floating candles and dragon blessings, but enemies watched in silence, already plotting war.
