From the corner of his eye, he glimpsed the dragon warrior, who watched Elias and his sparkles. Elias’s breath caught.
Does he know? Can he feel that this same magic was the one that struck him down?
Elias let the sparkles stop and met Prince Gerard’s gaze.
Of course not. He had no idea it was me. How could he?
His fingers spasmed as if wanting to show off his power once again. But this time he wanted to reveal histruepower to the dragon warrior.
Elias looked away. What a foolish urge! Still, he found himself turning towards Prince Gerard and taking a step, letting the strange pull he felt guide him. Elias wanted to learn more about the dragon warrior.
And Elias was not betrothed yet. He couldflirt a bit. Perhaps they could find somewhere quiet to get to know each other better. He took another step towards the man.
“Well, it is our wedding day,” Prince Luther said, voice raised. He had his hand in the crook of Warden Onyx’s arm.
Everyone turned towards the prince. Warden Onyx stood beside him, face stony and blank.
“And since the night draws ever later, I think it best that my new husband and I retreat to our rooms whilst we still have energy.” Prince Luther winked. “After all, we still need to seal this marriage.”
Warden Onyx’s face did not change. He did not appear to be a man looking forward to consummating his marriage.
Laughter, clapping, and cheering broke out. Prince Luther and Warden Onyx strode away. Prince Luther threw a smile over his shoulder. He gave a little wave as the two left.
Elias huffed. He really did not know what was going on with the two of them. But thankfully that continued to be none of his concern.
He looked to where Prince Gerard had been. But the dragon had disappeared. He glanced around. He could see him nowhere.
Where did he go?
He saw Colette, still engaged in conversation with the same young dragon. She nodded, waving her hands around as she spoke. Then she giggled at something the young man said.
Hope she doesn’t give her heart out too quickly. And she better not be sharing secrets she shouldn’t be!
Although, Elias doubted she would. Perhaps he should try to find out a few details about this young dragon. Elias continued to make small talk with the nobles fromBotanial, Voltaria, and Zephyrias. At the same time, he studied the dragon with Colette.
Was he related to the royal family? Was he some minor lord?
The back of his neck prickled. He turned. Prince Gerard stood at the other end of the banquet hall, talking with his older brother and sister. He stared straight at Elias. When Elias turned towards him, his gaze darted away.
Elias smiled.
Perhaps I’m not the only one intrigued.
Chapter
Eleven
Gerard carried two goblets as he strode across the upper floor of the ballroom, searching for Senta. Below, couples swirled on the dance floor. Tonight, they celebrated the arranged marriage between Princess Dorothye and Shadow Lady Nocturna.
Theirs was the first betrothal between a dragon and a necromancer. Konrad and whoever he would marry would be the second. For the peace treaty, there would be two marriages between Draconia and each of the kingdoms they’d been at war with, Necros, Botanial, the Grey Mountains, and the combined Kingdoms of Zephyrias and Voltaria.
A glimpse of white hair caught his eye. Gerard’s breath hitched. The lightning prince stood with Luther on the upper floor. They laughed and talked, standing very close.
Gerard’s gut tightened.
Prince Elias lifted his hands into the air, showing off his sparkles for Luther. Once again, Gerard’s scars tingled.
Luther clapped at Prince Elias’s exhibition. Gerard’s jaw tightened.
