Free Releasing the Dragon: Myths and Legends, Book One by Stacie Simpson

will not let you go," Dragon promised.
    The truth was plain on his face. He wasn't
trying to play games with me. In that moment all my worries washed
away and I decided that I really didn't care what anyone else
thinks. I wasn't going to let go of Dragon now or ever. "I believe
you and I can't deny I feel the connection between us. There's no
logic to it. We just met but I feel like I've known you my whole
life. No matter how crazy all of this seems I'm not ready to give
you up either."
    He kissed my hands before letting them go.
"I'm glad that's behind us. Now, we should eat before the show
begins. I don't think we'll have time for dessert, but maybe I can
have something sent up afterwards."
    "That would be great," I said before cutting
into my steak.
    We finished our meal quickly. After Dragon
called for the waiter to clear the dishes, we heard another chime
signaling the show was about to start. We took our seats on the
sofa near the railing, sitting close with the line of his body
sending waves of heat into mine. I reached over and rested my hand
on his thigh just above the knee. I'm not sure why I did it, I just
wanted to be closer to him. When he turned to me his face was
surprised but happy so I guessed he didn't mind my forward
advances. As the lights dimmed he curled his fingers around my hand
where it rested on his leg. My eyes moved to the stage but it was
far more difficult to shift my mind away from the man sitting
beside me.
     
     
     

Chapter Ten

    The lights dimmed, the curtains rose, and the
entire theater transformed before my eyes. The crown molding and
exquisite artwork disappeared to become an emerald forest with moss
covered trees and thick underbrush. It seemed so real. I actually
smelled a damp earthy scent in the air, heard the creaking sounds
of trees blowing in the wind, and felt the breeze ruffle my hair. I
wanted to reach out and touch something just to see if I could.
    A man walked into view wearing robes that I
would expect to see on a medieval sorcerer. He was bald and looked
to be in his mid-fifties. When he reached what had been center
stage he stopped to address the audience. "Welcome to The Gateway
to the Otherworld. For those of you who do not know me, I am
Solomon, the sorcerer behind the magic here at The Myths and
Legends Casino Resort." Stunned by that revelation I took a closer
look and realized the sorcerer on stage actually looked like an
aged version of the young man I had met earlier.
    Solomon continued his introduction. "In
centuries past the barriers between realms were thin, allowing
creatures both wonderful and terrifying to enter our world at will.
As the magic faded and technology grew the barriers thickened
blocking all but the strongest of these beings from crossing over.
With fewer otherworlders preying on them, the human race flourished
until demons, vampires and shapeshifters became little more than
myths and legends.
    Tonight I will show you the tragic tale of
The Great War between shapeshifters and vampires. It was a magical
time when today's myths and legends dominated our world. There had
been peace between the shapeshifter clans of the north for many
years and the shapeshifters were focused on building homes and
growing families. It was during this time that the Dragon King
found and claimed his mate."
    The scenery shifted as we watched, to reveal
a spring meadow full of wildflowers and sunshine. A beautiful young
woman danced into view and I noticed Solomon was nowhere to be
seen. The woman looked over her shoulder into the sky then fled,
dancing across the meadow smiling and laughing all the way. Before
she could get very far, a fierce looking dragon swooped in from
above and changed into a man as he landed behind her. The man was
handsome and carried himself with regal confidence. His muscular
body was without clothes after his flawless transformation. He
caught her in his arms and spun around in circles. Joyful music
that spoke of new love accompanied their