TAKEN BY THE DRAGON KING

Thirty Six

Chapter 36

Trust Issues

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Elena pov

"What's the matter?" Dracul said.

He looked tired, sleepy, and groggy. I knew that I had woken him with my nightmare and now, there was no going back.

Once I told him what was on my mind, there would be no way to return to sleep. I looked at him, sliding my eyes over his body.

He looked tired and washed out, but he seemed stronger. Rest had done him a lot of good. Sleep had really helped him heal.

Dragons really did heal as quickly as the rumors suggested.

"I, um..." I hesitated, feeling the pull in my chest. Once I told him, this lull was over. Once I told him, he would have to take action and the time we were spending together would dissolve into nothing.

I had not had a chance to tell him yet. I had not had a

chance to talk about it or consider my next move. But now that I did, the reality was really starting to kick in.

But it was Dracul. He was doing everything he could for his kingdom and for me. He had protected me. He had put me first. He