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I hugged Sebastian tightly and he started walking toward our bedroom. As we walked, I asked, “What do you think about turning me?” I could feel him smiling against my neck, “I would love to on one condition.” I asked, “What would that be?” He replied, “I want you to turn me also.” I cringed, “You do know that I have a wolf and a bear, right?” He shrugged, “I do know that. Is that a problem?” I laughed, “Not for me, but it can be a real headache if you’re not used to having more than one animal spirit living inside you. You have to reinforce that wall with steel supports. My bear and wolf get along great. Sometimes too great. They throw a party and want me to join.” Sebastian laughed, “That sounds like fun.” I laughed, “It is when I have time for it or when I’m not trying to go to sleep. Lately, their tune has changed though.” Sebastian looked concerned, “Why? Is something wrong?” I sighed, “Not really. They are just more obsessed with you and your tiger. I’m agreeing with them too.” He
By the time we got to the kingdom’s private air strip, I was ready to punch my brothers out and they knew it. I never knew so many embarrassing childhood memories could be shared in an hour! They had the quad link blocked and they weren’t listening to mom’s links. I finally had to call in the big guns and mind link Grandpa Parker. I knew the minute grandpa gave the order, because the subject of the stories suddenly switched to Emily and Lizzy. Poor girls weren’t even in the vehicle to defend themselves. I made sure to make a note of this and tell them about it when we get to the air strip. Sebastian mind linked, “So, who did you have to mind link to get them to change the subject?” I laughed, “My Grandpa Parker. I’m sure he laid the king’s order down on them and they had no choice.” Sebastian laughed out loud and Micah asked, “How were you two mind linking?” Zach yelled, “Whoa! Did you mark each other last night?” Alex started sniffing the air behind me and I almost head butted him in
Well, when he put it that way, there was no way I could take it for granted. I mind linked him, “Thanks for making me remember to not take my time with my mom for granted.” He linked back, “I love you so much. I just don’t want you to have any regrets. All of our time is limited.” I sighed, “Don’t I know it. Hopefully we will get some time alone later.” He laughed, “When we do get some time alone, I would love to hear how the dragon kingdom royalty became like family to you.” I laughed, “You might want to ask Grandpa Damien. It started with him and Grandma Abby.” He replied, “I will do that. Let me know how it’s going later. I gotta go. Love you.” I smiled, “Love you too.” I closed the mind link and my mom laughed, “Are you back with us now?” I laughed, “Yeah. I was definitely blessed to receive him as my mate.” Mom nodded, “I agree completely. Wait.” She looked at my neck for the first time and continued, “You marked each other last night?” I smiled, “We did. We also agreed that we wo
He whined, “Aw, c’mon, love. Can’t I just get a peek? It’s the first time I will get to see you in formal wear.” I laughed, “You are not going to ruin the surprise. I’m serious.” He shrugged, “Okay, since you put it that way, I won’t peek. I like that it’s a surprise for me. That doesn’t mean it won’t be torture.” I turned to mom, “Mom, would you mind putting my dresses and shoes in your closet? I don’t know if my mate can resist the temptation of looking.” I looked at Sebastian and he had the saddest face as he looked at me, “I’m sorry. I promise I won’t look.” I laughed, “Not a chance.” Alex chuckled, “Dude, you should’ve never acted interested in it. She wouldn’t have even suspected if you took a peek then. Now, you’ve screwed yourself.” I smacked my brother upside his head, “Really, dude,” emphasizing that last word to show my brother what a bonehead he is, “How would you know how to deal with a mate? You don’t have one.” Alex put his hand over his heart, “You’re breaking my heart,
We spent the rest of the day walking around and just enjoying each other’s company. After supper, we sat in the sitting room with Chloe, Chumani and Brenna just talking about things when Sebastian finally asked, “Okay, I would love to know, how did my mate end up with a dragon for an aunt?” We all laughed and Chloe started, “When I was a child, Luna Abby saved me from an abusive babysitter and took me under her wing. You see, I am an oracle. I have been seeing future events for as long as I can remember and drawing them since I was old enough to hold a pencil. After my parents died, my grandmother raised us, but Luna Abby continued to be our babysitter. She was pregnant with Nico and Ashina at the time, so she was happy to have some extra help, even though I was only five or six years old. Anyway, Ashina and I grew up together until I found out I was mates with Aidinth. Then I, of course, moved to this kingdom. On Ashina’s and Nico’s seventeenth birthday, they had a huge ball set up. T
When we walked to the river’s edge, there was a podium with a light. We all sat on the benches provided and waited for everyone else to arrive. About thirty minutes after we sat down, a noise up front got our attention and Selene appeared as soon as our gazes were in that direction. When everyone calmed down, Selene started, “King Uther Dash was a caring, generous man. I created his dragon to give him the courage and ferocity it would take to rule with an even hand. He loved his kingdom and his family. He joined this kingdom with other species in a multi-species alliance. That alliance created friendships that were more like family members.” She looked at Chloe and Uncle Nico and smiled, “Two of those friendships did turn into family. I knew it was getting difficult for species to find their mates within their own species, and it was never my intention to cause each species to stay within their own kind. I guided Luna Abby and Alpha Damien to form the alliance to cause species to find
By the time everyone was done speaking, the sun was at the point where it looked like it was resting on the edge of the lake. Six dragon warriors carried his body to a wooden raft that was full of flowers where two mermen waited in the water. Once his body was gently lowered to the raft, the warriors bowed their heads and walked back to Queen Chumani’s side. The mermen bowed to the queen and lowered themselves underwater. Soon, King Uther’s body was floated into the rising sun. When it was a safe distance away, a dragon warrior shifted into his dragon and set fire to the raft. The mermen swam away and I sighed as I snuggled closer to my mate. Sebastian kissed the top of my head as a tear fell from my eye. Selene turned to all of us, “This concludes King Uther’s sending off,” then she disappeared. When we got back to the castle, we all walked to the dining hall for breakfast. We sat at the king’s table and ate in silence as we each reflected on the funeral in our own way. Queen Chumani
We stayed in town for the better part of the day and went back to the castle at sundown. When we got there, my parents were in the foyer. My dad sighed in relief, “We were thinking of coming to look for you two. We heard that there is a dark warlock in town who is looking for you.” My eyes went wide as I looked at Sebastian, “I wonder if that was the guy who was staring at me in the bakery?” He shrugged, “It could’ve been.” Dad asked, “Who are you talking about?” Sebastian explained, “There was a guy staring at her while we were at the bakery. I even suggested that I go talk to him.” Dad asked, “What did the guy do?” I explained, “I suggested we go do our thing and let him go. Now I’m wishing we hadn’t.” Dad agreed, “That was probably not the best idea, but we will just need to deal with it. You do still have the spell that keeps dark warlocks from using their magic on you and it keeps you from being teleported against your will. So, you are protected from that. Just be careful, baby