To my dear readers,

First, I am sorry to make all of you wait so long for an update. But as a proof that I am back and writing this story once again, I am posting this short preview from the next chapter.

Secondly, I have posted up a poll on my profile, where readers could vote on which story they will like me to update first. The tentative deadline for the update is April 1st, 2018 currently.

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DestinyWitch

When he woke up this morning, he knew that today was going to a very interesting day. Just feeling the slight swell on his lips let Draco know that he did not dream last night. Lord Emrys….Rian had kissed him right in the corridor. And he had begged. He had begged him for permission to pleasure himself. For Draco to pleasure himself while calling out the name of Lord Emrys. And he had done just that.

As soon as he was back in his room, he had stripped and had his hands on his private place, one hand jerking him off while the other hand stretch him out and from then all he could remember was a frenzy of heat with the voice of Rian, the deep authoritative voice telling him that he had permission to release. Just the thought of that pleasure and the humiliating dialogue with the Lord had him blushing. He must have sounded like a horny slut, panting for release. It was not the image that he wanted Lord Emrys to have of him. He had wanted the Lord to think of him as an intelligent and beautiful person, one worthy of being his spouse, to stand beside him as his equal. He may have lost any respect that Lord Emrys had for him.

He knew based on the words of the advisors, that starting today, these last two days of the competition will be all Lord's decisions. His father and mother had told him right before they departed last night that the 4 remaining contestants were all approved spouses based on the criteria set by the House of Emrys, now all that was left was the final decision by Lord Emrys taking place during the last three rounds.

The sound of a house-elf hopping into his room had Draco lift his head from the bed. The elf seeing that the wizard was awake, turn towards the bed and with a little curtsy, hopped out of the room, leaving a breakfast tray and a basket full of letters in his room. Knowing that it was time to get up, he throw aside the sheets, get out of the bed and go to the bathroom to complete his morning business and to take a shower. Starting today, it was time for him to wear his more daring clothes. It was now a battle of seduction between the contestants, and he had no intention to lose.

Exiting the bathroom in only his bathrobe, Draco first sits in the chaise chair and take the basket full of letters to read.

First one is from Blaise. A goodbye and see you later along with a promise to keep him updated on the on-goings of his betrothal. The next letter from Theo was also among the same line. Draco was happy for his friends, he hope that he will get his match soon. True Harry was his first love but he already know that Rian was who he wants to be with, if he gets chosen.

The next letter was from his parents once again a quick one that basically told him to mind his manners, play to his strengths and they are there for him in case he needs help.

The last two letters were on a more formal piece of parchment and on top of it was the House of Emrys crest. Carefully taking the letter out, he reads the first one.

To Mr. Draconius Lucius Malfoy,

Congratulations on becoming one of the finalists of the Consort Badge. There are now three rounds left in the competition.

For today, there are two rounds. First before lunch you will have time to sit down with Lord Emrys and ask him all the questions you want to him, while you answer a few of his questions. It is essentially an arranged meeting.

Second round will include dinner with Lord Emrys after you have completed the final written task which should take about 3 hours to complete.

Please enjoy your breakfast and relax. An house-elf will appear to escort you to the meeting with Lord Emrys when it is your turn.

Have a pleasant morning

Short and to the point. He knew that there was one more written task left, but once again it was going to be long one. He just hope that there were no questions that required an essay-length answer. Not like the last one asking about magical theories, the history of the Ministry, about the Twenty-Eight houses. All things that he knew but all things that he wished to not have to write about after graduating from Hogwarts. Well there was nothing he could do except once again take out his quills. Setting down the letter, he turn to open the second one. Grabbing a toast to eat as he opens the last letter.

To Draco,

You may be named after a dragon but I think of you more as a nymph. For whom else but a nymph will set out to seduce a man but then act so timid when his target showers him with attention. That blush. I still cannot forget it, that rosy blush spreading across your cheeks, your eyes darkening with lust. Then there was your body so desperate to move forward to touch my body but you were holding back, denying yourself the pleasure that I was offering you. But nothing, nothing could be compared to your voice. So breathless, so wonton, just asking for permission to touch yourself like a teenage boy, to have the right to call my name as you brought yourself pleasure with your own hands to the image of me.

Do not think my little nymph that you will be granted this honour often. You see I found out that I love the sound of your quivering voice, so wanton with lust, begging for release. I think if we were to marry, I will love having a control over you. No, never to the extent of making you submit to me all the time, but certainly in our bedchamber. But I am getting ahead of myself, for we have not even gotten engaged yet, Do not forget my words last night, when we meet again, you will confess to me just what you did after our moment in the corridor. Every little detail. I cannot wait to see how you describe the event.

Till we meet again,

Rian

He could not think all he could hear was the echoes of voices from the night before, his and the Lord's. His throat was dry and his body was hot, in the back of his mind he knew that he was once again blushing all over his body. But all he could see was the letter. The letter let him know that he will be asked, no most likely be given a subtle order to say what he did out loud. All of it out loud. And now all he could imagine was what he would say, how he will say it. Will he be able to keep it short and simple without stumbling, or will he be coy? Which one will Lord Emrys want? Because if Lord Emrys wants him to, he will act in a wanton way again. Oh he was not a virgin but he will not call himself adventurous or slutty, his past encounters were all one-night stands. Except for that one night in ROM, where he had been given a light spanking and had his body stimulated by fingers.

Shaking his head to clear out the memories, Draco realized something. He wanted it. More than ever before, he wants that life with Lord Emrys. With Rian. Who he now knows is not disgusted by how needy and slutty his behaviour can be sometimes. If he were to be disgusted, he will not send him a private letter that basically said that he was expecting him to act in a wanton manner but still Rian had mentioned marriage. Marriage to him. Like he had already thought about the possibilities of what it would be like if they were to wed.

Looking up, he sees the clock, there were still twenty minutes before 8. Considering they were four contestants, it would make sense that they will each have an hour with Lord Emrys before lunch. But since he did not know which order they will go in, that meant he only had twenty minutes to get ready. Standing up, he makes his way to his dresser. He was no longer hiding or being passive. He want Lord Emrys. He wants Rian to see him and only him. To see him without any of the barriers that he put up as a pureblood. So he will show him all. Because if Lord Emrys could not accept all of him then he rather know it now. Harry had told him to be happy, and now he wants to be happy but with no barrier, opposite of how he thought before where barriers were necessary between him and his partner. No, he was going to take a jump and see if Lord Emrys could be that someone he could be completely himself with.