Unquiet Slumber Read Online Free Page B
Author: Paulette Miller
him a place in this important quest.
Seth looked 18 but had just celebrated his 34th birthday. In Draak society, he was considered a very young adult who wasn’t yet old enough to take a life mate. He was still very awkward and unsure around women and therefore eager to learn all he could from Nathaniel. One particularly embarrassing evening helped Nathaniel realize just how much Seth needed his expert guidance.
While visiting a tavern, an exceptionally curvy woman with breasts barely contained by her tight corset walked up to Seth and sat herself on his lap. She began to run her fingers through his short, red hair while saying what a lovely boy he was. When she whispered some other places she wanted to put her hands, Seth panicked. He jumped up, dumping her on the floor, and ran from the room while mumbling something about checking the horses. After everyone was done laughing, Nathaniel left the tavern to find Seth.
Nathaniel found him in the stable, brushing the horses and sulking. He called out, “Hey Seth.”
Seth grunted in response.
Nathaniel knew how embarrassed and frustrated Seth was. He walked over and patted his shoulder saying, “Don’t feel bad. We’ve all been through what you’re going through.”
“Not you.” He replied in disgust. He had yet to see Nathaniel even slur a single word with any woman.
Nathaniel shook his head. “You’ve only seen me in the present day. Remember that I’m almost 150 years older, so I’ve had a few years of practice. Believe it or not, I was once like you.”
“Ha! A Blue would never be like me. Your Sett has a natural ability when it comes to seducing women.”
“Trust me when I say that I was once awkward and unsure.” While looking around to see if anyone was nearby, he leaned in closer to Seth. “Can you keep a secret?”
Seth was intrigued. “You know I can.”
He motioned Seth to join him on some hay bales nearby. “If you tell anyone what I’m about to tell you, I’ll lock you in a room with a bunch of overly friendly, naked women.” He took in a deep breath and said, “Believe it or not, when I was your age, I was very arrogant and overconfident.”
Seth laughed, thinking that Nathaniel was still one of the most egotistical Draaks he knew. Given what he had seen on this quest so far, his big head seemed well deserved. Seth quickly apologized so that Nathaniel would continue.
Nathaniel ignored his outburst and started his story. “I was raised mainly by Duncan, an older cousin of mine. I thought I knew everything and didn’t take advice from anyone. Actually, until I knew better, I tried to do the opposite of whatever anyone told me. I was a real handful.” He chuckled at the memory.
“One day, I decided I was ready to experience adult Draak life. Duncan warned me that I was still too young, however, I thought differently. When he couldn’t convince me otherwise, he guided me toward choosing someone safe. Instead, I chose a much older and very experienced Healer Draak. I thought she was stunning and truly believed that I could handle her. Well, I showed up and tried to let nature take its course. I wanted her to like me so badly, somehow I flared the mental connections I use in healing. I had very little control on my talents back then and my body over did it a thousand fold.”
Seth, with his eyes locked on Nathaniel, asked, “What happened?”
“Let’s just say that I was way over my head and, before we even really got started, I ended up running out of her home. I was so focused on getting out with my body parts intact, I raced out the door without my clothes. I was too embarrassed to go back in and get them, so I headed home naked. As fate would have it, I ran into a group from my Sett, including Duncan. I tried to play it cool, acting like everything went better than planned. Then, I heard my name being called. I turned and saw my intended love interest coming
Seth looked 18 but had just celebrated his 34th birthday. In Draak society, he was considered a very young adult who wasn’t yet old enough to take a life mate. He was still very awkward and unsure around women and therefore eager to learn all he could from Nathaniel. One particularly embarrassing evening helped Nathaniel realize just how much Seth needed his expert guidance.
While visiting a tavern, an exceptionally curvy woman with breasts barely contained by her tight corset walked up to Seth and sat herself on his lap. She began to run her fingers through his short, red hair while saying what a lovely boy he was. When she whispered some other places she wanted to put her hands, Seth panicked. He jumped up, dumping her on the floor, and ran from the room while mumbling something about checking the horses. After everyone was done laughing, Nathaniel left the tavern to find Seth.
Nathaniel found him in the stable, brushing the horses and sulking. He called out, “Hey Seth.”
Seth grunted in response.
Nathaniel knew how embarrassed and frustrated Seth was. He walked over and patted his shoulder saying, “Don’t feel bad. We’ve all been through what you’re going through.”
“Not you.” He replied in disgust. He had yet to see Nathaniel even slur a single word with any woman.
Nathaniel shook his head. “You’ve only seen me in the present day. Remember that I’m almost 150 years older, so I’ve had a few years of practice. Believe it or not, I was once like you.”
“Ha! A Blue would never be like me. Your Sett has a natural ability when it comes to seducing women.”
“Trust me when I say that I was once awkward and unsure.” While looking around to see if anyone was nearby, he leaned in closer to Seth. “Can you keep a secret?”
Seth was intrigued. “You know I can.”
He motioned Seth to join him on some hay bales nearby. “If you tell anyone what I’m about to tell you, I’ll lock you in a room with a bunch of overly friendly, naked women.” He took in a deep breath and said, “Believe it or not, when I was your age, I was very arrogant and overconfident.”
Seth laughed, thinking that Nathaniel was still one of the most egotistical Draaks he knew. Given what he had seen on this quest so far, his big head seemed well deserved. Seth quickly apologized so that Nathaniel would continue.
Nathaniel ignored his outburst and started his story. “I was raised mainly by Duncan, an older cousin of mine. I thought I knew everything and didn’t take advice from anyone. Actually, until I knew better, I tried to do the opposite of whatever anyone told me. I was a real handful.” He chuckled at the memory.
“One day, I decided I was ready to experience adult Draak life. Duncan warned me that I was still too young, however, I thought differently. When he couldn’t convince me otherwise, he guided me toward choosing someone safe. Instead, I chose a much older and very experienced Healer Draak. I thought she was stunning and truly believed that I could handle her. Well, I showed up and tried to let nature take its course. I wanted her to like me so badly, somehow I flared the mental connections I use in healing. I had very little control on my talents back then and my body over did it a thousand fold.”
Seth, with his eyes locked on Nathaniel, asked, “What happened?”
“Let’s just say that I was way over my head and, before we even really got started, I ended up running out of her home. I was so focused on getting out with my body parts intact, I raced out the door without my clothes. I was too embarrassed to go back in and get them, so I headed home naked. As fate would have it, I ran into a group from my Sett, including Duncan. I tried to play it cool, acting like everything went better than planned. Then, I heard my name being called. I turned and saw my intended love interest coming
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