“Ah. Yes, it is a done deal. Mostly. But I don't want to risk things with a public scene.”
“Because a Dragon's mate is subservient?”
Kaspian barked out a laugh.
I scowled at him. “Kas, you all but told me to obey you. No, actually, I think you said that, straight-up.”
“Because you don't know this world and you've been reacting poorly. I need you to accept my guidance until you learn to navigate on your own. And no, Dragon mates are not subservient. Well, some are, but that is by choice. However, Dragon kings are expected to rule. Even when it comes to their mates. I must be seen as in control. Rant and rage at me all you want in here, Met. But out there, please, show me respect.”
“Well, fuck, Kas. You should have said that from the beginning. Of course, I get that. No problem. I got you. I just didn't want to be a puppy dog following you around.”
“Never, Mate.” With a kiss, Kaspian relieved my fears and made me believe in him. Maybe I could trust him after all.
Chapter Twenty-Four
Evidently, kings didn't go anywhere alone. Four of Kaspian's knights went with us into town. One of them even drove the carriage. Is it called driving when it's a carriage? I think it is. You drive a team of horses, right? I remember hearing that somewhere. Anyway, two guards sat up front on a ledge, one of them driving. The other two stood on a low ledge in the back of the carriage. I was surprised the thing could take all the weight. It was one sturdy vehicle.
“Do you have oceans on Earth?” Kaspian asked as the royal carriage rolled through the streets of Trellior.
“It's mainly oceans.”
“What?” He turned toward me.
“We call it the Blue Planet because most of the surface is covered in water. From outer space, it's blue, with spots of green.”
“Outer space.” Kas shook his head. “I still find it difficult to believe that humans found a way to fly higher than Dragons.”
I chuckled. “Well, you went pretty high before we left.”
Kas grinned. “High enough for the Goddess to hear me.”
“Shit,” I whispered. “I forgot about that. I met a god.”
“Mate, you didn't just meet her. She blessed you. The Dragon Goddess. She brought us together. Personally. And Ensarena is not known for doing such things.”
“Yeah, I remember her saying something about being more hands-on with you guys.”
“Hands-on,” Kas tried out the words.
“Was that English again?”
“Yes. But I like the way you intersperse your old language with your new one.” He sighed. “I wish I'd had more time to explore your world. It feels like a missed opportunity.”
“I'm sorry. If I'd known we'd be leaving so soon, I would have taken you to Disneyland.”
“Where?”
“Never mind. It was a joke.”
“Explain it. What is Disneyland?”
“That hurts my heart a little to hear.” I snorted when he glared at me. “It's a place that was made to entertain children. But adults love it too. The guy who built it was a great visionary. His name was Walt Disney.”
“Ah, Disneyland. Yes, I see. There are movies in this land?”
“Uh, no. But many of the, um, entertainments are based on movies that Disney made.”
“Interesting.” Kas glanced out the window. “We're here.”
