021: Can We Try This Again?

Here is a little sample of tomorrow's chapter "The Bond"
>>>>>“Fine,” I sigh, resigned. “Why did you keep me?” “How could I not?” he seems surprised by this question, possibly offended. “When I learned about how the town had treated you, how little you have seen of the world, I wanted to keep you safe. I am a dragon. It is in my nature to be protective and possessive, especially when it comes to what belongs to me.” “But I don’t belong to you,” I argue. “I am my own person.” “You are,” he agrees. “But you still belong to me. You always will. You are mine.” “Because the town gave me to you?” I huff. “No.” “No?” “Because my heart did,” his tone is warm and soothing. “Because I chose you, even before I realized you were my mate.”