Episode: 6Episodes: 52
In Asher's bedchamber, Lora admits she fears failing to produce a pure-blooded heir and dying in flames. Asher tells her that keeping her alive matters more than power or offspring. When he moves to ask his father to release her from the marriage flame, Lora stops him. She kisses Asher, but a sudden memory of William frightens her. Asher calms Lora, carries her to the bed, and promises patience as they kiss again.
Lora talks to Asher in their bedchamber about her fear of failing to deliver a pure-blooded dragon heir. She describes her nightmare about burning alive. Asher comforts her and states that her survival is far more important than any royal throne or child.
Asher readies himself to speak with his father about releasing Lora from the marriage flame. Lora halts him and initiates a kiss to complete their bond. A sudden flashback of William causes her to pull back in panic.
Asher speaks softly to ground Lora in the moment. He lifts her into his arms, carries her to the bed, and vows to stop if she becomes uncomfortable. Lora agrees to proceed, and the two share a passionate kiss.
“Right now, neither the heir nor the throne matters. Keeping you alive does.”
“Lora, open your eyes. Look at me. It's just you and me.”
“No. I want to try again.”
“If you feel uncomfortable, tell me and I'll stop.”
Asher lays Lora onto the bed and draws her into a close embrace. They share a passionate kiss as they begin to consummate their soul bond. Will Lora manage to complete the dragon bond with Asher this time, or will her painful memories of William resurface to stop her from surviving the marriage flame?