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

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,

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

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

I smiled at my mate as my dad nudged him and laughed, “Don’t you think you should’ve mind linked that?” Sebastian laughed, “I want everyone to know my mate is beautiful. I’m proud to have her by my side.” My dad responded, “That’s a perfect response. You were made to be my daughter’s mate. Now you better get to her before someone else tries to scoop her up.” Sebastian ran to her and held her hands, “You look so good, love.” I smiled as I looked upon my handsome mate, dressed in a tailored black suit with a sky-blue shirt and black tie, “Thank you, babe. You look amazing too.” He nodded in acknowledgement, “Shall we go see how many heads you turn in there?” I laughed, “I think we should go ahead and sit down.” We walked into the hall and took our seats next to my brothers. Micah leaned over and whispered in my ear, “You look beautiful, sis. Looks like I’m going to have to help your mate fight off some dragons.” I laughed, “I will fight alongside you. I don’t want that kind of attention