“The sand dragon wanted to go to the wastelands and just burrow in until disturbed.My family wanted me to participate in Sethir-Nin society.”
“Oh.Interesting nap choice.”
“I did leave to guard our northern borders when your family was no longer with the court.”
She grinned.“Did my aunt try to get you interested in my cousins?”
He was shocked.“How did you know?”
“That has always been her move.Since I ended up in Thorassen, I was able to pay for Sethir court information.Apparently, my aunt always wanted a higher position than my uncle could manage.You were lucky you never found them in your bed.”
He stared.“That almost happened.I had an unbribable housekeeper.”
She laughed.“They were not original in their actions.”
“The king will need to hear your path in life for the records.”
“Sure, but I only have so much time on these feet until my soles thicken up.”
He nodded.“I will carry you.”
Her grandparents gasped.
Ival’s hair tickled the back of her neck, and she smiled.That breach of protocol was going to declare her his wife in front of everyone.She didn’t mind.The tie had locked in eight years ago, and she had gotten used to the feel.
It was time to go home.
Chapter Seven
As they flew, she madea call.“Hey, Zephyr.You look...occupied.”
The woman in the man’s arms looked at the screen and shrieked.“Ival!You look great!”
Zephyr’s partner sighed and leaned back.He looked at her, and recognition hit.“Gorgon!”
She blushed.“Yeah.That’s me.”
