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Consort of the Dragon King
By Ariella Zoelle Writing as Zarina Aston

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Bonded Hearts, Book 2

At long last, King Kitsuki’s fated mate returns. Can they overcome the dangerous threats and form a mating bond before it’s too late?

After six hundred agonizing years, Kitsuki’s intended has finally returned to him. Their reunion is full of joy and sorrow, as the once light-hearted prince is now a stoic, battle-scarred king. The chasm between who they were in the past and who they’ve become threatens to shatter their reclaimed love.

As rival suitors seek to destroy Kitsuki’s tentative new relationship with his beloved, it has never been more important for him to claim his bondmate in a Royal Consort Fatebonding ceremony.

In a world on the brink of war, can Kitsuki and his fated mate overcome the heartache of the past and the perils of the present to finally find happiness together?

Consort of the Dragon King is the second book of the Bonded Hearts series and part of the Talwyn Saga universe. Please do not read this until you’ve finished Mage of the Dragon Prince first, as this series must be read in order to fully understand it. Full of dramatic twists and turns, this book will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. The story continues in Lord of the Lone Wolf and concludes with a happily ever after in Fury of the Fated Mates.

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Exclusive Excerpt:

Chapter 16: Kitsuki

Night fell, bringing with it an awkwardness Kitsuki found difficult to address. It was the first evening Auslin was awake for, which meant Kitsuki had to ask a question that could lead to disappointment. “Would you like to sleep else—”

Auslin leveled a disapproving frown at him. “You better not be asking me if I’m sleeping somewhere else. The only place I want to be with is you.”

It soothed Kitsuki’s fears to hear Auslin say it with such decisiveness. “And you are welcome to. My concern is I do not wish to make you uncomfortable.”

Auslin stripped off his shirt and tossed it aside. “Does this make you uncomfortable?”

Kitsuki’s dragon purred at the promise of what was being offered, but he kept it on a short leash. It was too soon to move on to anything sexual, especially when his dragon was ready to lay claim to Auslin, official Royal Consort Fatebonding ceremony be damned. “No.” His answer was somewhere between a truth and a lie.

“Really?” Auslin undid the fastener on his breeches. “You sure about that?”

Kitsuki swallowed hard. “Is there some reason you are tempting me?”

“I want to be close to you again.”

The dragon inside Kitsuki snarled at him for not promptly taking advantage of such a tempting offer. The struggle between doing what he wanted and what he should was a tough battle. “You may do as you wish.”

Auslin stripped down to his briefs before getting under the covers and scooting closer to the middle of the bed. The fact that he hadn’t gotten completely naked made it a little easier to breathe, but not by much. Kitsuki took a deep breath before using his magic to remove all his clothes, save for the last article of clothing that preserved his modesty.

Once Kitsuki got into bed, Auslin wasted no time curling up at his side as he had done so often in the past. It was the best kind of heaven as Kitsuki held him close and savored the sweet smell of his intended wearing his claiming mark. For the first time in centuries, he could feel himself fully relaxing as he rubbed Auslin’s upper arm that was slung over him.

“Can I ask a really awkward question?”

Kitsuki braced himself. “You may.”

“Earlier, Kio called you a virgin. Is that because he was being a cruel asshole?”

“It was.” Kitsuki waited a moment before he admitted, “It was also the truth. Nasume desperately wanted to change that, but I would never allow it. You are the only one I want to be intimate with. That has never changed.”

Auslin hid his face against Kitsuki’s chest, but he could feel the mage’s flushed cheeks. “I’m super sorry about that.”

“It is of no consequence.”

“But don’t people talk about it?” Auslin asked. “Any jealous rulers would probably use that to discount you, wouldn’t they?”

Kitsuki shrugged. “I am confident there are those who make light of it and believe me weaker for not indulging in carnal pleasures with multiple partners, like Father and Mitsuki. But I let my peaceful and prosperous kingdom speak for itself. My people do not care if I have had sex. They only care their lives are good and they are not taxed into poverty.”

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Enter the Giveaway:

To celebrate the release of Consort of the Dragon King, Zarina is giving away an e-set of the Bonded Hearts Series so far (3 eBooks)!

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Check out the Prequel:
Enchanter of Dragons

Bonded Hearts, Prequel

A unicorn shifter is the last of his kind. Can a royal dragon shifter save him from being hunted?

Captured by a cruel king, Fersen is close to succumbing to the shadows of despair. But hope flickers to life when General Jaega is his unexpected savior.

After Jaega’s mate was murdered during the Necromancer War, the dragon prince had given up on love. The last thing he expects to discover is his new fated mate is the last living unicorn shifter.

Fersen is finally free, but the danger isn’t over yet. The sudden arrival of his heat makes a bad situation even worse.

Jaega knows he should keep his distance like a gentleman, but how can he resist his instincts demanding they consummate their mating bond?

Enchanter of Dragons is the prequel to the Bonded Hearts series and part of the Talwyn Saga universe. It is a complete story that can be read as a standalone.

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Bonded Hearts, Book 1:
Mage of the Dragon Prince

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A twist of fate brings a human mage to the past to fall in love with a dragon shifter prince. But will it also tear them apart before they can bond as fated mates?

Auslin accidentally steps back in time, where he crosses paths with Kitaro, a charming dragon shifter prince. Forced to rely on the alluring stranger, Auslin places his trust in the hands of Prince Kitaro.

When they embark on a perilous journey to return Auslin to his rightful era, the fated mates discover a love that transcends time. But dangers lurking in the shadows conspire to keep them apart, threatening to unravel their fragile bond before it fully forms.

As they navigate treacherous challenges and powerful adversaries, Auslin and Kitaro must confront the ultimate question: can their love withstand the twists of fate that brought them together, or will it ultimately be the force that tears them apart?

Mage of the Dragon Prince is the first book of the Bonded Hearts series and part of the Talwyn Saga universe. Full of dramatic twists and turns, this book will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. The story continues in future books, which will lead to a happily ever after.

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About the Author:

With a pen as her wand and a heart full of mischief, Zarina Aston conjures up fantasy worlds where queer love knows no bounds. Her stories are like a kaleidoscope of emotions, filled with passionate encounters and heart-stopping adventures with shifters. From the first page to the last, Zarina’s books are a whirlwind of dramatic twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat, turning pages long into the night.

But sometimes Zarina’s in the mood for something with a little less angst and drama. If you’re craving light-hearted fluffy works of heart, then check out her Ariella Zoelle books as well.

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