Rage (Her Monsters Book One) - K.A Knight Page 0,38
drive than fly, even if I hate the idea of being cooped up in a metal tin can for so long.
I fly for a few more hours before I use my last spurt of energy to cover the distance when I spot the landmarks I am searching for. With a relieved snort, I descend through the clouds and swoop down across the land, as the night shields me from prying eyes. The house is built into the side of a mountain, typical, I know, but us dragons like to be high up and it means I can see any enemies coming. It also means humans are less likely to get curious or step onto my property.
I did put some human staff in place to maintain the home and my finances before I retreated from the world, so I hope they have passed it on through the generations like requested. Of course, they are paid handsomely for this.
Circling the mountain, I flap my wings to slow myself down as I reach the landing spot built into the side of my house. I set down gently and let the change move through my body. When I'm human again, I stride towards the glass door that leads into the living room. It opens easily, always unlocked for me.
When I get inside I don't flick on the lights out of habit, but I take in everything around me. Nothing has changed except that they had it updated, and they have obviously kept it clean. Nodding in approval, I walk towards the fire and quickly get it started knowing, it is going to get cold soon and I would prefer to lay in front of it instead of in the master bedroom at the back.
When the fire is roaring, I lean back onto my haunches and roll out my sore shoulders. A fur rug spreads out below the huge fireplace, which dominates this side of the room. A new wide and long leather sofa sits in the middle of the room, dividing it from the modern kitchen they obviously had installed. My bookshelves still run on the wall—leading to the glass door and garden—filled with limited editions, first editions, and so much more precious texts. Standing once more, I roam around my house, checking it over.
They upgraded my bed as well, and the new one is big enough to fit a dragon. The walk-in closet is fully stocked and the ensuite has been updated too, with a large jacuzzi tub and rainforest shower.
They left my favourite part of my house untouched, though, and for that I am grateful. The pool, which is attached to my bedroom through a dipping point, overlooks the mountain with a glass bottom to see it all. It was my sanctuary for a long time, surveying the world, but even then I grew tired of that, but with my mate’s touch running through me I can appreciate the beauty once again. I might even bring her here, show her my home and solace. I can just imagine her blonde hair laid over the edge of the pool as she looks down on the world below.
Stripping off, I slip into the cool water and wade in until I can lean against the edge and watch the world. I don't know how long I lay there, content to let the water soothe my muscles, but when I spot headlights cutting through the dirt road that leads to my home I narrow my eyes as my dragon roars to the forefront of my mind. Jumping from the water, I get dressed quickly. No one should be here.
It could be the humans I entrusted to look after this place, but logically I know they wouldn't come so late in the night. That only leaves two set of people, neither are friendly.
Dragons—searching for me after feeling me awaken—to either to kill me or bring me back to the throne.
Or worse yet, human hunters. I don't know how they would have found me and so quickly, unless they were monitoring the house, which means the location is compromised.
None of it matters though. Whoever it is will die for stepping foot on my soil. It seems there will be no rest for me tonight.
No, tonight I teach them why everyone fears the dragon.
I let out a roar that shakes the very mountain I’m on in warning, as I grab some weapons from my stash. I won't change unless I need to.