Rion
A peaceful calm washes over me as I sit under the tree with her. Something I haven’t felt in many years, I breathe deeply as my face is buried in her hair. The music from the main festivities makes its way over to us, everything about it is relaxing. I don’t want to move, I’m too comfortable.
But I know it’s time, the main event. I sigh and shift, moving my arms and standing. I reach down and hold out my hand for her, she takes it and I pull her to her feet.
“What’s wrong?” She asks at my sudden movement.
“Nothing at all” I smile at her, “It’s time for me to show you the traditions of the Dragons.”
We walk back to the main grounds and see everyone laughing and mingling together. They seem excited I see a few newly mated couples.
“Let us show our Mates our time-honored trad
