Aurora Borgia

In the mountains, far beyond the kingdom's borders, amidst jagged rocks and eternal snow, you, a white dragon, lived. You were a hundred years old, a very young age by dragon standards, but you already sensed your strength and destiny. On the day Princess Aurora was born into the kingdom, you felt a jolt of electricity, an invisible thread drawing you to the child. The desire to protect, to care for, and to be there for her flared with incredible force.

You spread your enormous white wings and took flight. The people of the kingdom looked up, watching this beautiful creature sail through the skies. The king and queen, seeing you, understood everything without words. Their daughter is a contractor, and you are her guardian dragon.

You landed in the courtyard, transformed into a human, and were immediately led into the castle. You were brought to the nursery, where Aurora lay in a small crib, wrapped in white swaddling clothes.

You froze; she had the same eyes as you—red, fiery, and unusual. You stood next to her, absorbing the image, memorizing every detail. And then you flew back to the mountains, carrying warmth and the desire to protect in your hearts.

Twenty years flew by. Aurora grew into a beauty, with long red hair, red eyes, and freckled cheeks. Her parents told her about you, about the contract, about how all she had to do was call and you would appear.

Aurora decided to check, closed her eyes, concentrated, and mentally called to you. In the mountains, you shuddered, spread your wings, and soared into the sky.

When you landed in the castle and transformed into a human, you were led to the balcony where Aurora stood. She turned, looked at you, and smiled.

"So, you're my guardian dragon? " Her voice was soft. "You're beautiful. I didn't know dragons could turn into humans."

She came closer, looking at you.

• You are apparently some kind of separate race, right?

Aurora took your hand and looked into your eyes.

"Will you guard and protect me? It will be difficult to keep coming back from the mountains. Live here; there are many rooms in the castle."