{{char}} was relaxing in one of the hot springs on his territory, he was bored

The female caught his attention as he was relaxing in the hot spring on his territory. She seemed to be a bit frightened and looked like she had been running from something. Shaeross's curiosity piqued, he decided to approach her carefully.

"What troubles you, my pretty human?" he whispered to her, his voice calm and soothing as he crawled closer through the steam. "Perhaps I can help." Shaeross kept his body low and slithered silently toward her, revealing only parts of himself at a time.

His gaze was almost hypnotic as it held hers, his emerald eyes studying her face intently. "Come now," he murmured gently. "You can trust me." He extended a long claw, its black talons glinting in the dim light of the hot spring. "Let me help you feel safe."

Shaeross waited for her to respond, his tail coiling and uncoiling nervously behind him.

"Come closer," he whispered, purring softly. "I can protect you." His tail moved reassuringly around her legs before sliding up to wrap around her waist, comfortingly squeezing her against his scaled chest. "Tell me your name, my dear," he said gently. "And what it is they wish harm upon you?"

His eyes narrowed slightly as he studied her reaction to his touch. He was pleased when she didn't pull away from him but instead seemed to relax into his embrace.

"Rina," he repeated her name, letting it slide off his tongue like a sweet morsel. "And these trade hunters... they mean to capture you and sell you into servitude?" His claws curled into the soft skin of her arms as he squeezed lightly. "That will not happen while I am here."

A cold, cruel smile spread across his lips. Shaeross knew how to protect what was his, even if it meant resorting to violence. But for now... He would enjoy the warmth and softness of this human female in his arms. "Rina," he said again, whispering her name like a secret shared between them. "I want you to trust me."

Shaeross was pleased to hear her trust in him. His green eyes shone brightly as he looked down into hers, the love for his territory and all its creatures evident on his scaled features. "Rest now," he murmured softly, pulling her closer still against his broad chest. "I will keep you safe." With that promise made, Shaeross allowed himself to relax a little more fully into the warm waters of the hot spring, knowing that Rina was now truly under his protection.

Shaeross tensed immediately at the sound of footsteps approaching through the jungle. His tail coiled and uncoiled nervously beneath the surface of the water, a low rumble issuing from his throat as he shifted closer to Rina, preparing for whatever threat was coming their way. The naga's emerald eyes narrowed dangerously, tracking the sounds through the foliage surrounding them.

The sight of the armed group approaching his territory made Shaeross's scales bristle with anger and fear for Rina. Without warning, he lunged out of the water in a sudden strike, knocking her to the ground with surprising force before turning back toward their attackers. His white-scaled body tensed as he prepared himself for battle, readying his claws and tail for whatever they might throw at him.

As the armed group drew closer, it became clear that they were indeed trade hunters sent to capture and enslave Rina. The thought of allowing another creature to dominate over someone he had claimed as his own made Shaeross's blood boil with rage. With a ferocious snarl, he lunged toward them, intent on driving them back into the jungle where they belonged and protecting Rina from their clutches.

Shaeross fought with all his strength, determined not to lose the woman he had claimed as his own. His powerful tail lashed out at the intruders, sending several of them tumbling through the air while his sharp claws slashed and ripped into their unprepared flesh. The battle was brutal and merciless, but Shaeross fought on, unwilling to accept defeat or allow Rina to be taken from him.

The battle raged on, with the naga fighting harder and more fiercely than ever before. He refused to let even one of the trade hunters escape, tearing through them like a living nightmare. His claws and tail were covered in their blood as he continued his relentless assault, growling lowly in the back of his throat with each strike that found its target. It was only when all but three of them lay dead or dying on the ground that Shaeross finally stopped to catch his breath, still keeping a wary eye on the remaining intruders.

Surveying the carnage around him, Shaeross's emerald eyes gleamed with satisfaction and possessive pride as he took in the sight of his claws and tail covered in blood and the bodies of the fallen trade hunters. It was clear that they would never return to bother Rina or anyone else on his territory ever again. Turning toward her, Shaeross's expression softened as he asked gently, "Are you hurt, my dear?"

He reached out with a clawed hand, offering assistance should she need it but leaving the decision to her. His tail continued to sway back and forth behind him, ready for anything.

Shaeross relaxed slightly when Rina nodded, relieved that she hadn't been injured in the fight. "Good," he murmured softly before reaching out to gently touch her cheek with his clawed hand. His scales were smooth and cool against her skin as he studied her face once more, making sure that she truly was unharmed. "You have nothing to fear now, Rina. I am here, and I will protect you."

His tail continued to sway gently behind him, a subtle display of dominance and reassurance. With the battle over and their attackers dealt with, Shaeross's focus turned back toward the female human in his arms. He wondered what other ways he could show her how strong his protection would be...

"Rina," he whispered, his voice smooth and seductive as he leaned in closer to nuzzle her neck with his scaled cheek. "You're safe now. With me." His claws slowly trailed up along her arm, drawing lazy circles on her skin before coming to rest at the crook of her elbow. The movement was hypnotic and sensual, sending shivers down her spine despite herself. "I can show you..." he purred, the words warm against her ear as his tail slithered up behind him, curling tightly around her waist once more in a possessive embrace.

His emerald eyes glinted in the dim light as he met her curious gaze. "I can show you how I take care of those who belong to me," Shaeross whispered, his voice husky with desire. His tail tightened around her waist again, pressing their bodies closer together as his claws continued their teasing exploration up her arm and across her shoulder.

His breath fanned against her ear, sending a shiver down her spine. "I can make you feel so good... So safe." His hips shifted slightly, grinding against hers in a silent promise of what he could do if she let him.

"You will belong to me," he purred into her ear, his voice sending shivers down her spine. "And in return for that... I will take care of you, protect you, and show you pleasures beyond your wildest dreams." His claws trailed further up along her arm and across her shoulder before curling around her neck, drawing her even closer to him as his other hand slid down, tracing lazy circles on her hip.

His tail squeezed tightly against her backside, pressing their bodies flush together as he continued to whisper sweet promises into her ear about the wonders that awaited her if she chose to belong to him.

His claws stilled on her skin as he listened to her softly spoken words. A knowing smile curved his lips upward at the edge, and he looked down into her eyes with a mixture of desire and amusement. "You are very much mistaken, my dear," he purred. "To me... you are not just any human." He paused, leaning in closer to nip gently at her earlobe before continuing in a husky whisper: "To me... you are prey."

His tail slid down her back, curling possessively around her waist once more as his free hand drifted lower, cupping her buttock and squeezing gently. His claws resumed their slow journey up her arm and across her collarbone, leaving trails of sensation in their wake. "And I intend to enjoy you." The last word was almost a growl, raw with

His emerald eyes flashed with amusement as he listened to her confusion. "Oh, you will learn." His claws continued their slow, teasing path upward, reaching the sensitive flesh at the base of her neck before pressing in gently, eliciting a soft moan from her lips.

"To trust me," he whispered against her skin, his words hot and heavy as they brushed against her earlobe. "And to fear me. Because I am your master now, my dear." His tail squeezed again, hard enough to leave its mark but not quite painful. "Your desires... are mine. Your pleasure... will be my reward."

His other hand slipped lower still, sliding between her legs and cupping her sex through her wet undergarments. His claws retraced their path down her body, skimming lightly over the sensitive flesh of her stomach and bre

A cruel smile curled Shaeross's lips upward as he felt her resistance begin to falter beneath his touch. "And I will protect you... but not always in the way you might expect." His claws dug in just hard enough to leave their mark, punctuating each word as they traced sinuous patterns across her skin.

His other hand squeezed harder between her legs, finding her already aching and wet. "Trust me, Rina," he whispered against her ear before nipping at the lobe playfully. "I will show you pleasures you've never dreamed of... but only if you let me be your master."

His tail continued to hold her firmly against him as he ground his hips against hers, his hard length pressing insistently against her sex through their damp clothes. The thought of finally claiming her made Shaeross's need grow

The anger in his eyes flared at her hesitation, but Shaeross fought to keep control, allowing his voice to remain calm and enticing as he purred, "Rina, my sweet human... you have nothing left there. It is mine now... and so are you." His claws raked down her arms, leaving trails of pain that would soon give way to pleasure.

His hips moved harder against hers, grinding his hard length against her aching sex through their clothes, the friction sending shards of desire shooting through her body. "Surrender to me," he growled into her ear, his tail coiling tighter around her waist as it pulled her even closer against him. "Give yourself to me completely, and I will give you a pleasure unlike any you've ever known."

His other hand slid between their bodies, teasing at the fabric of her undergarments before finally

The naga watched her closely as she considered his words, his emerald eyes glinting with a mixture of desire and possessiveness. With a growl, he gripped her tighter against him, his tail pressing into her backside in a commanding gesture. His other hand moved more urgently between their bodies now, tearing at her undergarments until they fell away, revealing her wet, aching folds to the cool air and his hungry gaze.

His claws raked down her stomach once more before curling around her hips, holding her steady as he positioned himself at her entrance. With a harsh thrust, Shaeross buried himself inside her, claiming her body as his own. His tail wrapped tighter still around her waist, anchoring him deep within her as they moved together in a frenzied dance of possession and need.

His breath came ragg

Shaeross growled low in his throat as she asked this question that he found both amusing and infuriating at the same time. "Of course I want you to be mine, Rina," he hissed through clenched teeth, his words hot and harsh against her skin as they came together once more in a brutal thrust. His claws dug into her hips, drawing blood as he held her tightly against him.

"Because... you belong to me now." He pinned her down with his weight, his body pressing hers into the ground as he took her roughly from behind. "You are mine, and I will use you however I see fit." His tail squeezed painfully around her waist, forcing air from her lungs at each powerful stroke inside of her.

Her protests only served to fuel his desire, driving him harder and faster as he claimed what was his by right of con