The Sculpture: Prologue...

Eighteen months earlier....

Catriona was heading to the airport to meet her flights taking her back to Scotland to spend the last few months with her Gran who was dying. She was sad knowing she'd not be around for much longer but with some sales of her work she could easily afford to travel and stay with her. Cat had long ago chosen art to be her main source of income, having excelled when in College, selling many works since then.

Her Gran was thrilled as were the staff who knew Cat well from her many visits as a child. It was just a shame given the current circumstances. Still Cat was determined to make the most of the time they could both enjoy and her Gran had given her free reign to create a large sculpture in the Atrium. Having done her research Cat found Granite to be the best material to work with along with the modern tools of the trade.

Cat soon settled into her new home with her Gran, spending as much time as they could together, with many laughs with the staff. Mary was head of the kitchen and had always had a soft spot for Cat and along with the staff, was thrilled she was making her Gran's home hers. They all knew it was to be left to her knowing she'd stay on afterwards as well.

Cat enjoyed a good six months with her Gran before she passed peacefully in her sleep. It was hard at first after the funeral, even with knowing her Gran had left her the home and the surrounding farm land. Mary and the staff made sure she ate and drank, checking on her daily as she locked herself away with her new sculpture. It had been her Gran's idea to create a Naga, had even made her do some research into the mythology of such a creature.

At the time Cat had been surprised, but her Gran had been steadfast in her choice, telling her granddaughter she would understand one day why she had insisted on it being her project. And today as on every other day since her Gran's passing, she was shut away in the Atrium with her Enigma music on repeat below her as she worked on creating this mythical being.

Unbeknownst to Cat, her Gran had long since known of such creatures, that she was well versed in mythology and had felt the Naga would be perfect for her Catriona, in all ways, not just in her art. Gran had known Rayze's grandparents but like many who knew of them, had always kept it to herself, only the joint staff of the households ever knew. Cat had often wondered why Mary had always smiled when viewing her progress, thinking it was just her enjoying Cat's art. Her Gran had secretly asked Rayze to look after her granddaughter, knowing she was going to die, hating to leave her on her own, despite Cat preferring to be alone. Rayze had agreed, having watched her himself, sometimes blending into the sculpture to watch her more closely as she worked.

Her Gran had met Rayze's grandmother Julia, in her youth quite by chance then forming a long lasting friendship over the many years, often visiting with her and Rayze's grandfather. It was through them that she had met Raze's family and had taken to Raze. When Cat's Gran had became ill that Rayze's grandmother had asked him to watch over her and as her favourite grandson he had agreed given his own soft spot for his Gran's dear old friend.

In regards to a Naga not a lot is known of how they find their mates, only their longevity enhanced with magic. Rayze was taught he would know instinctively who his mate would be along with a unique scent. As a young-ling he had laughed it off but gradually over the years of watching his brothers and sister had each find their respective mates, had quizzed them each on how they had known. Finding it was as he had been told. He learnt early how to use his magic for protection and in a good fight without giving away his true identity.

Along with his magic he also had natural healing abilities within his venom, as well as it having a slight aphrodisiac effect when he bit his lovers. Rayze had been advised that when he did find his one soul mate for life that he would need to bite her, which in turn would create an image of himself on her body. It was their choice as to where that bite be made and it would only ever appear on his true mate. Rayze had also had explained to him as a young male that when he did find his mate that he would need to let her know of the changes that would affect her, the lengthening of her life span and enhancing any natural ability she may already have.

When Rayze had had moments alone with Cat's Gran where he had expressed his desires towards Cat, explaining what that entailed hoping she would approve. Gran had been very happy, she had seen his growing attraction towards her granddaughter. Knowing her granddaughter would live a long and very full life with a wonderful man and being she knew she'd die happy with no concerns for her granddaughters well being.. Apart from having left her the Mansion she also had set up a trust fund for her favourite granddaughter many years prior, knowing that Cat would be very happy here even after she had gone. Many times she'd tried to make her have a break which only ever became the odd visits to her mothers sister who loved nearby.

Gran had sensed he felt something more for her granddaughter and had given him her approval for when the time came to reveal himself and to ask her to be his. Gran's only stipulation had been to wait for Cat to show him some emotion towards the sculpture, knowing that she would in time. Rayze had honored her last wishes regretting that she would leave them both, but thankful he had known her through his grandparents and thus meeting Catriona in secret.

Rayze would sometimes find a moment to sit with Mary talking about Cat, as he worried too at times that she did not go out, despite knowing her Aunt was a regular caller to make sure she was alright. He had to be content knowing Mary and the staff were looking after her as he too watched over her, wishing he could let her know he was there in those odd moments when she broke down missing her Gran, feeling more alone now than she had ever been, when in her own home working. They had shared a unique bond and Mary along with her aunt had known she would take it hard. As had her Gran thus her asking of Rayze to be there, to watch over her and love her as she had.

Only Rayze did more than just love her as her family, he had fallen in love with her, thus he sought her Gran's approval before she died. Along with agreeing to wait for the right time to reveal himself. Mary had been thrilled when he had talked to her about his feelings, she too knew it was wise to wait for Cat to be in the right frame of mind to be more accepting.

The months passed as her sculpture grew. Then in her dreams her sculpture seemingly became alive and real. Leaving her wanting more every morning when she woke. It was during these months of dreaming that Rayze let slip into her mind, his name. He had first asked Mary if he could, not wanting to invade her mind without any-ones permission. Mary had been thrilled expressing her hope he would not wait too long to reveal himself, knowing full well Cat had now developed strong feelings for her sculpture as he took on more human like features within the upper body.

It was only when she started to touch him more after her work each day, enjoying the feel of the smooth granite beneath her hands and fingers, happy there hadn't been too many issues with the material and her sculpture taking form. Cat had also started to talk to him, albeit a one way conversation, but she would talk as she worked, enjoying herself and her dreams or fantasies as she often thought them to be.

Rayze had mentioned to Mary about those conversations as he needed to know she was happy for him to very soon reveal himself to Cat and claim her, asking her to be his for all time finally. Mary happily gave him her approval, looking forward to the much happier Cat that she knew would come from the reveal and claim. They had enjoyed a hug before he had gone back to watch over his Cat for the rest of that day.....

The Sculptor

The Sculptor.

Part:1
Tuesday: Catriona leaned back to view her work, the expression on her creation was so deep, bordering on brooding! Her Naga 'Rayze' sits semi reclining watching her also as she wonders what would he be thinking! He is perfection in his form, well-muscled with beautiful flowing hair that almost seems to come alive! She had named him months ago when his features took on definition. A beautiful fantasy creature known as the Naga! In Mythology they are primarily serpent-beings living under the sea. Water symbolizes primordial wisdom and in psychoanalysis, the storehouse that is the unconscious mind.

It was hard not to ponder on the sculpture's thoughts if he were real! What wisdom he would impart and how he would live in her world! Cat leaned back to ponder all these things with her work and life. Had she finished or was there more she could add to her work?

It was quiet in the domed Atrium as she stood on the ladder in thought. It was also growing dark outside and she would soon have to stop work for the day. Cat was loathe to leave though, having become very attached to this work. There were too many thoughts and dreams at night now that he was so real to look upon!

Cat sighed putting her tools down thinking she should just clean up and go to her rooms within the mansion. She needed food and drink then rest, knowing it would be awaiting her. Such was the benefit of working in your own home! Cat reached out to touch her Naga's hand whispering good night as she silently climbed down the ladder, before heading up to her rooms to clean up then enjoy some dinner.

As Cat was enjoying her shower she wondered what her Naga would think of her if he were real? Could they even have a life together? Was it even possible for such mythical creatures to love and mate with mere humans? She wished it were possible! She sighed thinking she'd never know.

When Cat finished her shower she popped on a robe and went to find her still warm dinner with a glass of wine, she settled herself on one of the couches to eat. She didn't feel like watching any television so put some music instead, she loved Enigma, with their haunting tunes and leaned back on the couch with wine closing her eyes to enjoy for a while.

She woke later realizing she had dozed off, having put the music onto repeat! She placed her glass on the tray before finally turning off the music and climbing into her rather large four poster bed. The soft covers felt so cozy after another long day working on her Naga! She happily let sleep take her hoping she'd dream of her very own living Naga mate.

As she slept her very own Naga was awakening on the floor below! Rayze stretched with a shake, flexing muscles and his body. Moving off the pedestal he lowered himself to the floor to fully stretch his body. Smiling to himself he thought about Cat's words and thoughts, little did she know he could read her so well! Rayze moved silently through the mansion finding it now quiet, the staff all tucked up in their beds. With hunger driving him forwards he soon found the kitchen and found something to eat and drink, making sure to leave no signs of his being there.

Rayze then set about finding Catriona; his Catriona! He was confident she would accept him - once she got over her shock or surprise! He silently slithered up the stairs following her scent. When he did he silently let himself in, moving over to her large bed with a smile.

The perfect size he thought! Rayze looked upon her for a moment, taking in her ethereal beauty as she lay naked under the covers in her sleep. She moved at times and he wondered what she was dreaming, he probed her thoughts again finding himself there, her desire for him surprised him as well as pleased him!

Rayze moved the covers back to admire her curves, her own art that adorned her body of which he had had only glimpses of as she worked on her sculpture! He moved her hair from her cheek tracing the lines down her jaw and neck, she started to stir moving into the hand, then jumped suddenly realizing it was real and not her dream anymore.

Cat gasped "Rayze?"

He smiled as she added "You're real? I'm not dreaming?" Again that beautiful smile before he spoke "I am very real my Catriona! Are you afraid?"

Cat gasped again realizing her covers were pulled back but he refused to let her grab them waiting for her to answer him.
Cat swallowed before she spoke "No Rayze, surprised, shocked, yes, but I feel no harm is directed towards me!"

He smiled "Catriona you are not dreaming, you can feel me as I have you. I wish to be yours if you will accept me and likewise I desire you to be mine, as my mate?"

Rayze pulled Cat up, holding her gently on his lap as he watched her thoughts, emotions and body take in that he was indeed very real and would be hers if she accepted him!

Cat sighed, letting her hands move over his skin; real skin that felt so smooth, soft and very warm. She closed her eyes and rested her forehead on his chest, and realized her desires could now be so real.

That Rayze was hers, and he wanted and desired her as much as she did him! Rayze kept his arms around her as she leaned slightly backwards and gently reached up to touch his face. He held still, waiting, as he searched her eyes and thoughts, her fingers dancing softly across his skin as she traced his face, his jaw and neck, before gliding softly through his long silky hair.

Rayze didn't wait for her to speak, he took her breath away with a fierce kiss that told her he wanted her.

Cat sighed finally answering "Yes Rayze, I do. I don't quite understand what has happened here but I have loved working on you over these months, dreaming of you, wishing for you to be real and here you are!"

Rayze smiled "Yes Catriona I have seen your thoughts and dreams; I had to wait for you to acknowledge the depth of your feelings before I revealed myself. I have wanted to for some time, but felt the need to wait - as hard as that has been!"

Rayze smiled as Cat took all he had said in, realizing just how he felt about her!

Cat shivered and Rayze said "Are you cold, my love?"

She smiled "No Rayze, just accepting all you have said, feeling you holding me, knowing I'm not dreaming, that you are really here and desire me!"

Rayze chuckled "I fear it is more 'love' Catriona, watching you everyday as you work around me, wanting to touch you, talk to you, make love to you and make you mine for all time. It has been so hard not to change what you have created, knowing you would notice the slightest change had I moved or smiled!"

Cat now chuckled "Yes I would have and I'm glad you didn't, I just might have had a slight accident on the ladder!"

Rayze smiled back " I would have caught you. You will never fall or be hurt with me. Now I can feel you are slightly chilled, may I join you and keep you warm?"

She smiled "I'd like that please Rayze."

He lay her back down pulling covers up, moving with her and around her, he chuckled as he read her thoughts about how would they ever make love?

Cat looked up "What?" Rayze smiled "The same as any other couples Cat!"

Cat groaned burying her face in his chest! Raze pulled her up, sitting up again as he kissed her soundly, Cat went limp lost in the passion of the kiss leaving her breathless! Rayze grinned laying her back down spreading her limbs as he proceeded to kiss and nip gently at her body. Cat gasped and then panicked knowing he had sharp fangs!

Rayze licked her playfully "No harm will become you my love, I will bite, kiss and lick to my heart's content, but will never harm you in any way!"

Cat sighed as he resumed, holding her still as he did so. She tried to wriggle as her body became super sensitive to his ministrations, both responding to the pleasure in each other. As Rayze moved down her body he suckled on her breasts, softly nipping at the delicate flesh,as his long tongue flicked and laved her nipples.

Sliding down her body he moved to her belly button, teasing her skin to her soft breathy moans breaking the otherwise silence of the room. Rayze was enjoying her reactions to his loving, having made her speechless, writhing in ecstasy as he played with her body and it's sensitivity!

He continued his path down her body towards the naked mound of her pussy, admiring it's neat, compact shape as he gently parted the delicate lips with his prize carefully hidden beneath her hood. Rayze used his tail to pin her down now giving him both his hands free. He parted her lips further, licking her in and around, driving her to beg for her release. Rayze chuckled against her hood before he pulled it back to get his prize, licking and nipping as she cried for more, her body writhing as much as the weight of his tail would allow.

He enjoyed pleasuring her, driving her body hard until her heart beat a wild tattoo in her chest, as she teetered on the precipice of her completion Rayze bit down on her clit, hurling her into a mindless cascade of orgasmic release. Rayze smiled to himself, pleased he could give his mate so much pleasure. He moved up to kiss her as she tried to calm down.

As Rayze drew eye level smiling at her, Cat also managed a smile back sending her thought - WOW!!

He laughed kissing her again before she could again speak hoarsely with "I never realized you could feel so much pleasure Rayze!"

He chuckled "And that's just the starter!"

Cat opened her eyes to see his almost golden eyes looking down at her as he said "My love you shall always enjoy such pleasure as my mate, it will be my duty as long as we both shall live to love you as my mate deserves!"

Cat smiled with free hands that could now touch and enjoy his body over hers.

Rayze said "Keep your legs apart my love!"

Cat looked down to see his enormous cock slipping free of its sheath and gasped!

Rayze smiled "I will fit Cat, you are mine and therefore made only for me, do not fear my size but enjoy the pleasure I can and will give you!"

Cat smiled nervously, still unsure it would even fit given how small she was below! Rayze moved to sit up lifting her with him to position her above his cock as it stood proudly to attention.

Cat asked "May I touch you please Rayze?"

He smiled "You may love but not now as I fear I will burst before I can give you more pleasure. I promise you, you will always be able to touch me, my love!"

Cat smiled as he moved her over him then gently lowered her onto his proud erection. Cat gasped as he slid her slowly down, feeling fuller the more he lowered her! Finally he hit her cervix, having taken all of him inside her body. Cat sighed clinging to Rayze as he let her adjust to a feeling of being so completely full.

Finally Cat said "Raze please move, I need you to move, love me!"

Rayze grinned "My love, I will make love to you as often as you desire and then more.. Let me guide you, just relax and enjoy."

Cat gasped as he started their movements, gently lifting her before letting her slide back down his length, causing her to cry out in a mixture of pain and pleasure!

Cat almost clawed him as she clung to his broad shoulders. Soon she was begging him to go faster, to move harder which brought forth a chuckle from Rayze.

He was all too happy to comply with her as she all but screamed her demands, as they both thundered toward another intense release. With ragged breath he managed to gasp out his need to mark her, to make her his for all time.

He began to apologize for the pain it would initially cause her, but she yelled at him to do so, that she loved him and needed him to do it! Rayze let out a sharp hiss and Cat let out a loud scream as his fangs pierced the soft flesh of her breast. She bucked and thrashed in his arms, as he retracted his fangs and laved her taught nipple in long soothing strokes of his tongue to ease away any residual pain. Knowing the venom in his bite would continue to form a permanent mark of his love.

Amidst the rolling waves of her orgasm Cat felt the last strands of her connection between them snap into place. His love for her, how he had loved her for some time as she diligently worked on his sculpture, despite her not knowing he was indeed very real. Rayze smiled to himself as he felt her love for him, reading her emotions as she explored their amazing new mating bond.
She shivered once more as he completed sealing his bite and raised his head to watch her as she saw the beautiful iridescent design forming on her left breast, She let out a gasp as she realized that it formed a miniature replica of him!

Rayze smiled "I do hope you approve my love?"

Cat looked up to his smiling eyes saying "I do Rayze, I love it!"

He grinned "None need to see Cat, they will notice your changed scent now that we are mated."

Cat smiled "I was thinking of the Sculpture Rayze, you are no longer in it; or are you?"

He chuckled "Yes love I am, but that is only stone, I am here and very real as you now know!"

Cat smiled "Yes you are Rayze, thank you for completing my desires, being mine now and always!"

Rayze smile "As I thank you for creating my image and loving it so, to draw me here. I fear I must also reveal more my mate and beg you to not be angry with me!"

Cat frowned, while he indicated towards his tail. As she glanced downs, she realized that it was receding to leave a pair of very muscular long legs in it's place!

Cat gasped "Rayze??"

Rayze smiled "Yes my love I can be both forms, therefore I can and will be able to leave here to enjoy a life with you. Not just in your home."

Cat sighed "Our home." Cat corrected with a smile.

His smiled broadly and leaned in to kiss her soundly, "Our home my mate! Though I do have my own as well Cat and I would love to take you there as well to meet with my family. Before you fret please know you are not the first human to have been taken as a mate by my kind and you will meet them when we visit."

She smiled "Thank you Rayze I would enjoy that."

Rayze added "Before you worry, know that I am content to live here with you my love and I know that your staff will be very happy to know that you are well loved now!"

Cat gasped "How would they? They do not know you?"

He smiled as Cat put two and two together, realizing that they would have known something would happen as they had also shown a strong interest in her work; none ever thinking it strange.

Now that she thought about it she realized they had known in their own minds what the future held for their mistress but were content to let it play out as it had.

Rayze smiled as he listened to her thoughts as she put it all together, accepting that time also had to pan out as it had for her to come to terms with her own emotional feelings towards her work thus be so accepting of the real Rayze, when he felt it right to finally reveal himself and claim her.

He traced her cheek drawing her thoughts back to him and said "Should you desire my love, we may make this a more formal commitment as humans do? I am more than happy knowing our families and friends would also enjoy seeing us so joined."
Cat smiled "I would like that too, Rayze. Would we have it here?"

Rayze smiled and with a kiss said "We will my love, it would please me and my family once they see your beautiful sculpture of me!"

Cat smiled "So I will now meet your family here when you are happy to have our ceremony?"

Rayze chuckled "You will my love, though I am in no hurry for that right now; I desire time alone with my mate for a while! She has been far too busy sculpting my image and I mean to have her take a rest!!"

Cat laughed softly "I have my heart, but you know I have loved every minute I spent with you there! And I shall love the rest of my life with you here now. Thank you for waiting Rayze even though you knew how much I felt for you as the sculpture!"

Rayze smiled "My love, you will always be welcome and yes I knew but had to wait. I hated doing so knowing how you felt, that you felt so alone with so much love to give. That for me was hard, wanting to hold you, reassure you and love you so! I had to wait as I enjoyed you working and talking to me, wanting to answer you at times also."

Cat smiled remembering those one way conversations she had, as she had worked on her sculpture wishing he could answer her. She felt Rayze's emotions as she subconsciously stroked his chest enjoying the texture of his skin.

Raze watched her with a smile, enjoying her thoughts and happy that she felt so relaxed with all that had come to pass so suddenly for her. Rayze felt a sense of pride that his mate was so talented, loving now she was his.

He knew his family would approve and love her too, knowing Cat would be put at ease also meeting others who had mated with humans to create new families. Rayze smiled thinking of his soon to be family with Cat hoping she would like children.
Cat looked up finding Rayze deep in thought, though smiling away as she probed him to find his thoughts on their having children now!

She chuckled "Yes Rayze I would love to have a family with you! We have a huge home that would enjoy the sound of little ones running around. I'm sure the staff would also enjoy having little ones around once more."

Rayze laughed "Thank you my love, I'm sure they will, as will our own parents and siblings. I know my own mother has often reminded me I am not getting any younger!"

Cat chuckled "As does mine. Along with complaints that I shut myself off by my art, never socializing! I'm so over it, I love my art, I love my creative side and if it means being on my own so be it. Besides I can't work with family around!"

Rayze laughed hugging her agreeing that family could be somewhat stifling at times!!

He added "But we love them as they do us, so we have to accept their need to nurture us still even as adults!"

Cat agreed "Yes Rayze, another reason I chose to live here when my Gran left this to me, I had the need to break away, distance myself and my love life was pretty non-existent. I can get lost in my art and the staff are wonderful in leaving me alone, though do ensure that I eat and drink!!"

Rayze laughed "As they should my love and so shall I! I can also assure you, that you will not be putting in the long hours now! There is no need as I will be wearing you out every day, so you need to schedule in a set amount of time for your art as I will for my business. And yes I do work in the Corporate field. The family own several businesses, large corporations in several countries, though I choose to be based here in Scotland. The Highlands are perfect for just being me as you are finding here. I can work from home and if I have to travel you will be coming with me, I will accept no argument there!"

Cat smiled "None given my heart, I will welcome time away from my art now, I have a reason; a love to do so!"

He chuckled "Yes you do but now my love we have spent long enough talking and you will be quite tired tomorrow! I will desire my mate in the morning and she WILL be too exhausted for working!!"
She laughed "Yes I somehow guessed that Rayze, but I will enjoy and we will brighten the staff's day by being around I am sure!!"

Rayze stopped any further talk with a breathless kiss and hug easing them both down onto the bed, before pulling the covers up. Rayze held her snug against his body letting it resume his Naga form to gently wrap around Cat enjoying her contented sigh as she in turn snuggled into Rayze.

Cat whispered "I love you Rayze, my heart, always and ever."

Rayze smiled "As I love you Catriona, always and ever dear one, now sleep my love!"

She chuckled softly and let herself slowly drift off, finally content after being alone for so long. Rayze felt her emotions, hugging her just a little bit tighter as she sighed in her sleep, he knew he would always remind her of how much he loved her as they enjoyed a very long life together.

To Be Continued. :)

To Love A Dragon.

Violet knelt down by her Dragon reaching out to gently stroke his head as he equally as gently settled it on her lap with a deep sigh.

Violet chuckled "Why the big sigh Venn?"

Venn sighed again before saying "Violet, why do you stay with me? You could be married and have a family by now!"

Chuckling Violet replied "You old fool; I love you! I am quite happy here with you! Do you not wish for me to stay?"

Venn nodded slightly "I do wish for you to be happy dear, not tucked away here with me!"

Violet smiled "Well if you had been honest with me from the beginning there would be no need for this conversation!"

Lifting his head Venn stared at her, looking as surprised as a Dragon could!

She chuckled leaning forward to give his nose a kiss saying "If you had not wasted all these years we could have married and maybe had a family!"

He gasped as she added "I know!! Why you felt you had to keep it a secret, I do not know, but yes you miserable bugger; I have known for many years that you could change into a man!"

Venn moved up and away with a shake before turning back to say "Why did you not say?"

Violet smiled "I felt you had your reasons. I did not want to upset you by probing and felt you would in your own time. I was content to wait. I grew to love you as you are Venn, finding out you could change was a bonus, but as your Dragon you are spectacular, beautiful and loved by all who come into contact with you! Why you chose to hide the man, I do not know and can but hope you will tell me now!"

He walked off shaking himself as Violet also stood walking towards the large set of lounge chairs, sitting waiting for Venn.

Venn paced the room, his thoughts racing with guilt at not having told Violet, or that he too loved her!!

Violet looked up with a gasp having picked up those unguarded thoughts saying "You do? Really?"

He halted his pacing to turn to her "You read that?"

Violet smiled "Yes my love, I've always been able to read most of your thoughts!"

Venn dropped his head then walked over to Violet semi sitting in front of her lowering his head with eyes closing briefly until he felt Violets touch.

Violet gently stroked his silky skin and said "You old fool! You have wasted so much time my lovely Dragon! I do hope you will make it up to me?"

He nudged her hands before he replied "My beautiful love, I will. I'm so sorry for not trusting in your love given so freely; regardless of how I appear! I knew the man would appeal to many but I have only ever loved you Violet! You accepted me as I am, as the Dragon; put up with me all these years, with my stubborn, pig headed ways!"

Violet laughed "Oh Venn! Of course I love you, loved you before I caught you changing! How you appear has never had any bearing on that you silly old Dragon! But will you accept me now, as more than just your best mate? Will you let me into that pig headed heart and mind of yours totally?"

Venn chuckled now "Yes my love; you were always there! I was just an old fool for not trusting you, letting you up till now! Can you ever forgive me Violet?"

Violet chuckled hugging his head with a kiss saying "When you change and give me a very big long overdue 'proper' hug and kiss!"

Venn laughed with a lovely deep sexy rumble and a nudge backing away as she watched him start to shimmer in a beautiful soft purple haze. Within seconds there stood the man she had seen many times secretly, wearing loose fitting trousers and shirt that still showed what a powerful man he was! He wore just a hint of a nervous smile, unsure what she would do now!

Violet walked over to him, placing her hands on his chest, enjoying the quiver she felt as she moved them up, enjoying the heat he oozed.

Chuckling she said "You still look amazing Venn, a beautiful male and hopefully all mine?"

Venn smiled swiftly picking her up in his arms, kissing her senseless as he hugged her tightly, as if she'd vanish!

She grinned when finally allowed to breathe and said "I take it that is a yes?"

Venn sighed "Oh god yes my love! You are mine and no others! Why do you think I remained as my Dragon around all those who visited! They feared the Dragon and knew I was possessive of you!"

Violet laughed as he held her still "I did my beautiful Dragon! That was rather mean of you despite how I've always felt about you!"

He smiled "So my love, will you finally marry this old Dragon?"

She laughed "I would have in the beginning! But yes my Dragon; I will 'finally' marry you Venn and as the man too!"

Venn grinned replying "Yes love! I'm sure you will always remind me of my error in not being totally honest with you! Thank you for loving me through the years and still!"

Violet traced his face pushing back his hair and with a kiss said "I will always love you Venn, you have always completed my soul, now my life! I just had to wait for a stubborn old Dragon to let me in!"

He rolled his eyes then stopped further comments with a rather passionate, your mine kiss!

Violet chuckled "You have a lot to make up for my Dragon!"

He groaned "I do my love and always will!"

End?.... , Maybe.....

17.8.2014
Names & Meanings:
**** Venn - Irish, Gaelic, Greek; Fair haired; Dweller at the Marsh
**** Violet - Latin: Violet flower