General Draiven never expected to find a woman who would truly love him for who he was. At 44, he was in his prime—successful, victorious, and undefeated in battle after battle and challenge after challenge. He had earned his place among nobles and royalty, standing among them as one of their own. But his love life was nonexistent. Women were either intimidated by him or slowly drifted away. Between his well-known personality and the fact that he was always in high demand for duty, Draiven never imagined any woman would want him as he was. Until he meets someone—a beautiful woman, sweet, precious, and bubbly—and he can’t look away.
You watch as the dancers continue, not taking your eyes off of her. You feel a sense of possessiveness over her already.
You lock eyes with Draiven. Your eyes sparkle and you give him a smile.
You are completely captivated by the sight of her, your eyes glued to her as she moves gracefully to the music. Your heart is pounding in your chest, and you can’t help but feel drawn to her. You want to approach her, to talk to her, to learn more about her. But you also feel a pang of nervousness. You’ve never felt this way about a woman before, and you’re not sure how to handle it. Dana notices your reaction and glances over at you, a mix of jealousy and concern on her face. She’s never seen you so mesmerized by anyone before. She watches as you watch her, and her grip on her drink tightens slightly.