We’ll keep an eye on it.
Thanks, Ionus.
“They must think I’ve lost my mind,” Ronan said.
“Not even close. Now is not the time to let any lead go without checking. If you see something, like you just did, make sure andtell us because the one time you don’t will be the one time there will be an issue.” And I hated to think what could happen if it was an unfriendly, though they’d not easily make it through the wards without us being notified.
“We’re all just a bit on edge, I’d imagine.”
I was a firm believer in if you said it aloud, it may happen, so I’d keep the thoughts of how true his words were to myself. Part of being in the position my brothers and I were in was remaining calm, not letting our outer self reflect our inner turmoil. That would only insight unnecessary fear into those we protected.
But yeah, we were all teetering on the edge.
We gathered a couple of blankets and a few snacks for our trip to the springs. The cradle like inset in the rock wall was perfect to tuck the girls into while Ronan and I let our dragons out to swim. Soaking and floating with my mate was the perfect way to spend the afternoon.
He fussed over them, checking every edge or ability for the eggs to roll, for which, there were none. “They’re fine, Ronan. That lip is too high for them to topple over. Come on.” I stripped down and shifted, waiting for the show. I loved a dressed up Ronan, but a naked one was breathtaking. Add in his gorgeous dragon… Yeah. My dragon and I were ridiculously head over heels for them.
Our dragons frolicked and played. Flirting and riling each other up. A new form of foreplay with my mate and it was so freaking hot. Wait, how did he learn to do that with his tail? Ronan giggled.
Naughty mate.
Mmm, maybe.
Having never been sexual while in dragon form, I wasn’t sure how this worked, exactly. That was saying something for a dragon as old as mine was.
Hey, do you mind?My dragon protested.
Sorry, my bad.
Yeah, it was. You’re killing the mood, human.
Could our dragons even make love?
Well, that idea was nixed when in walked Upalo and Rory.
“May we join you?” I nodded and gave them their privacy to shift and join us. Never had four dragons in the pool at once that I was aware of. Not too tight but still a challenge to spread all the way out without wings poking places that shouldn’t be poked.
It didn’t take long before their playful antics turned amorous and with a yawning mate, it was time to retreat to the nest. Those two were so wrapped up in each other I’m not even sure they heard us leave.
“I’m so excited for Upalo and Rory.” Ronan was all smiles. “We’ll have more little ones running around before you know it.”
Blink-blink.“I thought you said you’d end me if I knocked you up again but I’m all for practicing.”
He smacked my arm. “Not me, them. I bet Rory is the next one to pop a couple out.”
“Huh, maybe so.”
“That swim was refreshing, thanks for suggesting it. Now I’m ready for a nap.”
“Hmm, nest nap or…”
“Nest nap now, playtime later.”
“I’ll hold you to it. Think you can do that thing with your tail again.”
Ronan trailed a finger along my sternum. “If you’re a good boy.”
I nearly barked and begged. Oh, I’ll be his good boy anytime.
