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I wasn't home, but my family was. The hunters slaughtered them. My parents... My little sister... I found them when I got home. Worst day of my life.
I went to the king and pleaded for help but was turned away. So I left Austria.
( Talon offers another soft smile, brushing his thumb across Eddie's cheek. )
My people have lived in the Alps since the dawn of our race. And since the beginning, we've been plagued by hunters. That's why we have the laws we do about revealing ourselves to humans...
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A few generations ago, some shit went down, and some of us were exiled. My family and others now live separate from the rest of the clan.
( Talon pauses, shame and sorrow welling up. )
A few years ago, I was spotted in dragon form, and hunters came for me.
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( The concern in his tone and expression and the genuine care in those words has Talon's heart skipping, and he can't help smiling, even if it's just for a moment. )
I told you my secret but I never really told you my story, did I?
( The softness breaks the ice, and a fond smile curls Talon's lips, one hand moving to cradle Eddie's cheek. )
I'm okay, love. I'm still a little pissed, but it's over. I'm back, and I've got you in my arms. I couldn't be better.
( Despite his best efforts, his eyes darken and he quickly averts his gaze. He's silent for a moment, getting his cool calm back, and then he shrugs. )
The king issued a summons. Wanted information. Asshole only cares when shit is going south in his own backyard.
You say that like I would have a problem with it. My presence may have been required back home, but I came back as soon as I could get free. And it wasn't the town that called me back.
( He laughs lightly, giving Eddie a little squeeze before setting him back on his feet but keeping him close. )
I'm always free for you, love. We can do whatever you want.
( He laughs lightly, catching Eddie and scooping him up with ease. A bright smile curls his lips as his gaze slides over Eddie's face, as if to memorize it. )
Ita so damn good to be back.
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his snout nosing lightly against Eddie's side. He's glad Eddie finally caught on to that little detail.
Then the dragon is crouching down, wings tucked and his front leg angled for Eddie as he bows his neck and bares his shoulders, looking at the metalhead expectantly.
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his own, Talon melted into the kiss, his arms curling around Eddie's waist and tucking him against his chest.
He was only too happy to let his lips say what his words could not. That he was Eddie's now. Now and forever.
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The moment Eddie flashed that boyish grin, Talon knew he was lost. Because he didn't just want to never let go, he would do whatever it took to keep him. Talon wanted to give Eddie everything the world had to offer.
So when those hands cradled his face and those lips found
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out a soft growl, grinding gently against Eddie's thigh. As Eddie rocked into his own thigh, Talon's fingers gripped his hips and pulled him closer, stilling his own hips and focusing on the male on top of him.
Holding tight to his hips, Talon guided Eddie into a slow
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