"A-Aether?" Xara stammered, taking a startled step back. Her eyes widened in disbelief as she stared at him—no longer the short illusionary version, but a taller, broader, and... without a doubt... the most handsome man she had ever laid eyes on.
She didn't want to be rude to her children—they were the most beautiful beings in her world, precious in every way—but Aether... Aether was something else entirely.
She hated to admit it, even to herself... but damn it, he was fucking handsome.
"Since you showed me your deepest secrets," Aether began, stepping forward with a calm yet intense look in his eyes, "it's only fair I show you mine in return."
He extended his arms slightly, his voice steady and proud. "I am the Dragon Emperor."
Telling turth?
That fast?
Wasn't it dangerous?
Hell nah, this woman was different... Aether needed to be tricky one here.
Xara blinked.
Then stared.
Then—
