Chapter 23

SAMMY

I stare at myself in the mirror on a vanity table.

But it's not me. Not entirely. My eyes have turned to pink iris'. Not glowing, but the beast has turned my brown eyes pink.

As I watch myself brush my hair, I see the seriousness in my face. The stone-cold expression. She looks almost robotic as she meanders around in my skin.

She puts the brush down and stares at her reflection. "I can feel you in there. Our connection is strong. This is good. You can feel our strength and what it will mean to your people." The beast forces a small smile.

"No! I want out!" I demand.

"Sorry, child. That's not happening. Not until you accept our role as Dragon leader." She smirks.

"That will never happen." I grit.

I may not know much about the Dragons, but my introduction to them so far is one that leads me to believe their evil, monstrous people.

She chuckles. "Once the Alpha marks us, you'll have no choice but to comply. You might as well get used to this life. You're a queen. Your people need