The Dragon King

Aurora’s POV ~

I arrived at the gates of Draconium two and a half days after the start of my journey. I was immediately escorted to the pack house. And what a magnificent house it was. All natural stone and glass.. with amazing views.. all sides surrounded by picturesque vistas that took my breath away.

I was shown to my quarters.. which was essentially a full sized apartment. A huge living space.. with a small kitchenette. A bedroom and an en suite. And the views.. Oh My Goddess! The views!

I showered and unpacked my luggage. I placed pictures of Caleb around my room.. making me feel at home. I heard a voice say “Ms. Heartsong?” I looked around.. confused, a moment.. then I spotted an intercom system on the wall by my door. Nifty! I pushed the button, asking “Yes?”

The voice asked if I would be coming down for dinner.. or should something be sent up. I immediately said “I will come down.” I don’t want to be waited on.. I can take care of myself. I checked my clothes.. making sure I was presentable. I headed down the four floors to find the dining hall.

I entered and all the chatter stopped. Everyone turning their heads to look at me. I smiled and said “Don’t mind me! I’m just the new pack’s attorney. Please.. Don’t let me interrupt your meal! I am Aurora Heartsong!”

A lovely young woman asked “As in Heartsong pack?” I grinned and said “Exactly like that! That is my grandmother’s pack!” She smiled and nodded “Welcome, Aurora! My name is Naomi” I said pleased to meet you, and sat down to fill my plate.

Naomi moved to sit next to me and said “It’s so nice to have another woman close to my age again! Mind if I sit?” I smiled “I would love that!” She said “I’m the pack’s lead female warrior.. do you train?” I nodded and admitted that I do and asked if she would spar with me in the morning. She clapped her hands and squealed “Oh I would love that!”

We finished dinner, and Naomi showed me my offices. I said “I will need a couple assistants.. do you know of anyone in the pack with a background in law?” She smiled, saying “My mom used to be a paralegal. And I believe there is a couple people who might be interested. You can put an ad up on the job board in the lobby?”

I grinned “Naomi, I believe you may have been Goddess sent!” Just then, she squealed again. I raised an eyebrow and waited. She says, excitedly “The Alpha cut his trip short, they’re heading home three months early! I wonder… He must have found his mate, to be coming back, so soon!” Not having anything to say, I just nodded.

Back in my room, I noticed the rest of my boxes had been delivered. So, I unpacked everything.. putting it all away. Glad to have my keurig and pods! I do not function without morning coffee.

I climbed into bed and dialed Caleb. He answered with the biggest smile I had seen in awhile! “Brother! You look genuinely happy! What’s got you in such a good mood?”

He laughs.. “My sweet peanut! All hell has broken loose and I am truly loving every second of it! Know what they say about Karma?” I nod and say “It’s a bitch?” His grin widens and he says “Boy Howdy! Truer words were never spoken!”

He explained what had happened and I was flabbergasted. Amelia had met her true mate! Then my heart went out to him. The poor man had six months before the last traces of the bond dissipates. I hope he is strong! It is a pain I would wish on no one!

I asked Caleb where he was going.. as I noticed he was walking. He put his finger to his lips, as he carried his phone with him. I heard Alpha John and Chancey yell at Caleb.. and I was instantly pissed! Chancey yelled “Did you know!? Did you fucking know? Your sister is heartbroken! It will take six months for her wounds to heal!?”

Caleb calmly said “I didn’t know. But my sister is no longer heartbroken. She has completely healed. Whatever your daughter is going through is a direct result of your conniving ways.. but my sister is just fine!”

John said “You had better stay close to Anderson until Amelia pulls through this! He will need to rely on your strength for awhile.” Caleb laughed and said “That’s different than any other day.. how?” John snarled “you are exactly like your sister! Get out of here with that disrespect!” Chuckling, Caleb said “Gladly! And thank you! If only more of us were like my sister!”

I scolded him “Caleb! You promised!” He grins at me and said “I promised to take care of the pack.. and I am doing that! I did not promise to take care of a baby Alpha!” I laughed.. telling him I love him, I hung up and crawled back into bed. There is nothing I miss about Sacred Moon.. not anymore! I was asleep within minutes.

The next morning, I stepped from my rooms, dressed in a black pencil skirt, four inch heels.. and a white button down blouse with bouffant sleeves. My hair was pulled into a low chignon, with tendrils framing my face.. my makeup consisted of winged liner, mascara and a blush lipstick.

I headed to my office and quickly typed up an ad.. asking for anyone with administrative experience in the legal field. I pinned it to the job board in the lobby.. and headed to breakfast.

Naomi waved me over.. whstling.. “Damn girl! You make office chic sexy as hell! I’d do you!” I laughed! This girl was rapidly becoming my best friend! We parted ways, after setting up a spar time, and I headed to my offices.

As I entered my corridor, there was a queue of maybe ten people. The first in line was Naomi’s mother. I invited her in and offered her a seat, as she handed me her resume’

I read it over and her credentials were impressive. I asked “You haven’t worked in nearly four years.. a health issue?” She smiled and said “Not mine.. my mother was ill. She passed recently, and Naomi moved out. I find myself at loose ends.. empty nest syndrome, I think!”

I grinned and stood, shaking her hand, I said “Welcome aboard, Connie! I look forward to working together!” I went through the other applications.. deciding on a man name Albert.. an attorney who specialized in real property law. Happy with my team, now and it’s just lunch time! A productive morning!

At lunch, Naomi introduced me to several warriors.. and I felt like I was settling in nicely. Naomi said “Alpha should be home by nightfall.. probably around four.. “ and I asked “Wait!? What? That’s early for nightfall!” She laughed and said “Alaska in the fall, baby!” Ohh! Right!

I went back to my office and started sifting through the lawsuits filed against the pack. Seven, so far. We were being sued by the state of Alaska to run a natural gas pipeline straight through the middle of Draconium territory. Oh hell no! I immediately drafted a stay.. and emailed the council to grant a continuance on the hearing scheduled for next week. I needed more time to prepare!

Two suits were property disputes.. and I immediately called a surveyor out to run the parameters of the full extent of our territory.. border to border. I filed a petition with the real estate and tax offices to recognize our rights of personal property.. then filed incorporation certification for pack recognition.

I glanced at the clock and realized my sparring time was rapidly approaching. Locking my office, I ran to my room. I changed into a pair of leggings, and a sports bra. Yanking my chignon out, I quickly braided my hair and wrapped it in a tight bun.

Asking for directions to the training center, I finally made it to the gym. Naomi grinned, asking “Ready to get that ass handed to you?” I smirked “Yours? Sure! Show me what you got!”

We were pretty evenly matched. On our fourth tap out.. at two each, I flipped over her head.. wrapping my legs around her upper body, and had her in a chokehold.. when I hear a deep voice “Naomi, have you seen the new…” she tapped out.. and I met my new boss!