Enchanting deception

Constance

Gareth sat down and poured another drink. After more than three decades he could see Constance's gorgeous face again, only to be ruined by those fucker's eyes! He threw the empty glass against the door and felt how his heartbeats fastened. The image how life left from those weird purplish eyes, haunted him for countless nights.

When he was only seventeen-eighteen years old, his father took him to their neighborhood kingdom. King James had a huge respect for those who habituated the high mountains. Gareth could still hear his father's voice when they arrived to their gates.

- Son, you'll see one of the wonders of our world. Be calm and respectful, they are our allies. I want to maintain the good relationship for the sake of our kind and your future. - Gareth nodded as the huge stone doors opened in front of them after his father put his palm on it. When the robust doors opened, Gareth's jaw dropped. Behind those walls a flourishing and modern city appeared. Their buildings were exquisitely decorated yet the structure was something he never saw before anywhere they visited with his father. People around the street wore gorgeous dresses and most of them had slightly pointy ears, as well as tiny scales on their faces and arms which shined in the sunshine.

- Where are we, father? - Gareth asked in a low and amazed voice. His father pat his back and that moment a tall, older looking man walked to them followed by a young and gorgeous girl.

- James! So good to see you again! - the older man extended his hand and just like when they entered, his father out his palm against his.

- I've missed you too, Amaro. - his unique eyes now were wandering at Gareth. He looked into the emerald eyes of the old man and felt an immense power behind them. Unconsciously he bowed his head and greeted him.

- Good day Your Highness! - the old man chuckled and caressed his long beard.

- No need to s**t your pants son! I won't bite the head off of my friend's offspring! - he said chuckling and James joined his teasing.

- I'd highly appreciate that actually! Who is this beauty with you Amaro? - James asked looking at the girl. She walked next to the king and curtsy in front of James and Gareth.

- Nice to meet my father's dear friend, my name is Constance. - James whistled and gently bumped into his friend's shoulder.

- She is breathtaking Amaro! Nice job! - he just laughed and looked proudly at his daughter caressing her hair.

- The credits must go to her mother! I just gave my eyes and temper to her.

- Where is Tammy? I must congratulate to her! - Amaro pat his back and they walked away talking to each other leaving the youngsters alone. Amaro turned back and over his shoulder he said.

- Conny! Show him around!

- Okay! Follow me Gareth. - she said and walked deeper into the city.

- Sorry, but what are you? - Gareth asked after a few minutes of walking and observing the people around them. Constance also had tiny scales on her face and neck, they had a light pink color which matched her coral coloured hair amazingly. She turned to Gareth and giggled.

- Your father brought you here without telling you? - she asked and Gareth nodded. Her voice also sounded like the play of soft piano. The emerald eyes inherited from his father shined a little mischievously while she leaned closer and whispered.

- We are dragons! - Gareth's mouth opened and Constance closed it gently. He couldn't believe what he just heard.

- You are just teasing me! Dragons are just myth. - suddenly Constance moved her fingers in little circles and a small whirlwind lifted Gareth a few inches from the ground.

- Do you believe it now? - Constance asked. Gareth was visibly afraid but shook his head.

- Witches and sorcerers can do this as well!- Constance put her hands on her waist and Gareth landed on his ass on the ground. That moment James and Amaro arrived back.

- Conny! What have you done again? - Amaro asked hurrying his face into his palms. James helped his son up and Constance threw her long, curly hair back with a sassy movement.

- He doesn't believe me father. I thought making him fly a bit would do less harm than burning his eyebrows off! - Amaro peaked through a whole between his fingers at his only daughter and sighed.

- What have I done to deserve this? - he asked out loudly and a cute voice answered.

- Me! You did me! - James blushed as the previously mentioned Tammy skipped to them. She had the same hair as her daughter, but golden eyes and darker skin. Tammy was a naturally sexy woman with lots of curves at the right places. Amaro rolled his eyes at the comment and Tammy hugged Constance from behind clinging on her daughter.

- Mom! Get off of me! - Constance complained and Tammy just teased her more while she moved her fingers quickly to greet James and Gareth.

- Hey wolfies! Good to see you around! Wanna play fetch?

- Tammy! For the love of God! - Amaro growled and Tammy pouted.

- You are a boring old rag! Fine, I'll find other entertainment! - she said and a pair of coral colored wings grew out of her back and she flew away. Amaro looked after her and looked at Gareth.

- Don't get married. For ypur father is already too late but you can still save yourself! - James laughed and Gareth cleared his throat looking at Constance.

- I like challenges. - he said and she pulled her tongue at him. Both fathers laughed at them but during their stay, both Gareth and Constance started to open up more for each other. She showed him around and he talked about their species and cultures. Constance wanted to travel the world and see many things while Gareth already travelled a lot with hsi father and could entertain her with stories of the wide world. Day by day, Gareth found Constance more and more amazing. She was smart, fierce, elegant and attractive. Every movement she made seemed so smooth and effortless as if she was constantly floating. Her scent also woke something up in Gareth. He still haven't got his wolf, despite being almost an adult, so he couldn't tell if Constance was the one destined to him. But the sweet scent of honey engraved into his mind. A week later they had to go back home and Gareth said goodbye with a hard heart. Constance hugged him before the doors closed behind them and said.

- Take care and find your own happiness little wolf! - the doors closed and James noticed his son still staring at them.

- I'll come back once I have my wolf for her. - Gareth said and James pat his back.

- I understand what you feel, but don't expect too much. They work differently from us son.

- What do you mean?

- I mean... - James said while he stretched before they shifted.

- That if your mate is a dragon, which is very rare, it is up to them if you'll end up as mates.

- How is that possible? Isn't the Moon Goddess the one who chooses our mates? - James chuckled.

- Yeah, she chooses for us, but Dragons are almost her equals. She has no power over them. Lets go home, your mother must be nervous already! - he shifted and his son followed his example taking once last glance at the gates of the Dragon Empire.

I'll be back for you Constance...

Gareth groaned at his memories while a tear ran down on his face.

- I should've listened to my father. Only if I did, you weren't haunting me now Conny.