“And now you’re three for three,” I told him, passing him the tray, hoping, for both of their sakes, their mating dilemma turned out the same way.
Chapter Twenty-Seven
Odem
“Wow, Larkin huh?” Didn’t see that one coming. Another block added to the old bingo card. “Never met anyone in more dire need of a mate than him, but you’ve got you’re work cut out for you.”
“On the bright side, with everything you guys have taught us, we’d be an asset to his team, and hopefully lighten his workload,” Upalo said.
“True.” Playing matchmaker was kind of exciting. “Let me reach out and invite him to dinner.”
“Thanks, bro,” Upalo smiled. Rory was all a titter beside him. Huh, wonder if I used that right? Now I sounded like Rory.
The pheromones were running wild in Dragon City.
Alright, time to get this matchmaking game on.
Me: Got time for dinner tonight?
Larkin: Depends on what you have in mind. Did Ionus call a meeting I missed?
Me: Nope. Totally low-key at casa Odem. You in?
Larkin: Hmm, color me suspicious. Alright, I’ll bite. Gotta move a few things around. What time were you thinking?
Me: 7ish
Larkin: See you then.
I turned the phone toward Upalo and Rory and their faces lit up as they read it.
“We owe you one, bro.”
“Nah, it’s all good. Happy to help family out, Upalo.” Fingers, toes, and talons crossed that Larkin doesn’t break their hearts. I knew what would happen if a protector’s mate denied the bond, having lived it first-hand. I just hoped like hell the same didn’t stand true for the rest of dragon-kind, though how did that work in the case of throuples? My Q&A list for Emerson was staggering.
Either way, Ronan may neuter me if it this set up crashed and burned.
Brothers,Mattias called out,we may have a lead on Cynda.
Dear Goddess, I hope that’s true.
We’ve visited many Merdragon lairs. They have been hiding until recently when they heard of our plight. They wish to join our endeavor, and they too have harbored numerous refugees who’ve fled from the Gorynych recruiters.
Please assure them we are here for whatever they may need.
Already done, Ionus.
Any luck with your third mate?
Sadly, no, Odem. But Kes and I sense they are still out there. We are on our way to follow another lead. Will touch base soon.
Be safe, brother.
Aye, Ionus. It’s the only way to be.
This mission was of the utmost importance. Not only in finding Ronan and Upalo’s mother, but in building bonds with the Merdragons. Thankfully, Caro and Emerson’s bond was strong and could endure this time apart. With Mattias and Kes’ being as new as it was, traveling together was best for them.
“Where did Upalo go?” Ronan asked the second I entered the nursery.
