They eventually walked slowly to the pavilion that had been set up for the meal.“I am impressed that you could keep this secret, Riimal.”
He smirked.“I just had to keep my mouth busy so that I wouldn’t tell you.”
She blushed.“I applaud your means of distraction.Keep more secrets.”
He lifted her left hand and kissed the ring.“I will think of something, Princess.Maybe I will get your grandmother to tell me family recipes.”
She looked over to where her grandparents were talking with the elder Lady Daycross.“I am so happy that they were here for this.I know that Sethir don’t get married, but this was really nice.”
“Riithan and Ylara got married, and they set a precedent.It gives the omega legal protections she would not otherwise have.I travel a lot for the royal house, and it would be nice if you could travel with me.”
“And this makes it safer.”She lifted the hand with the ring.
“Correct.Plus, I found it for you, so it is right that you should have it, but I come with it.”
“So, me tonight wearing just the ring?”
“And the tiara.You look very sexy in the tiara.”He smiled.“Nothing else.”
She chuckled.“Fair trade for the ring?”
“Maybe a few more instalments.”He took her palm and drew a light design.“Ival, do you ever think you would be interested in riding the sand dragon into the desert for a day?”
“I didn’t know it was an option.”
“It definitely is.I will get you a comfortable outfit, and you can rig a strap behind my head.”
She looked at him, and the bright gold eyes were firmly in control.
“I come back the same day, right?I am not built for desert survival.”
“I will take care of you, but only one day out in the desert.”
“Good, and I am not fucking the sand dragon.That is way too much for me.”
He grinned.“I would never ask you to.”
Hemma was standing and speaking to the Sethir with a blue and green tint.
Ival said, “Is that Javen?”
“It is.He’s a captain and an excellent warrior.He guards our coastline.”
“Well, she’s a tracker and a heavy-hitter, so it’s a solid physical match.”
They walked over to the gardens, side by side, and talking softly.
“They are so cute.”
Riimal grinned.“You are cuter.Let’s eat.I plan on making you burn a lot of calories.”
“Only if I don’t jump you first.Dragon riding is my favourite hobby.”
He shivered and put his hand on his mark, massaging her with his fingers.“His too.”
It was a very long night before they returned to the stronghold.Everyone had taken their turn on top, and the household had been flushed and smirking at breakfast.
They had also been loud.
