Page 38 of Sapphire Seas

“Maybe the two of you should sit down.” I feared they may both pass out which would absolutely destroy Kaika’s cute little place. As it was, Mattias’ head touched the ceiling. One wrong move and the whole place could collapse.

Raven and Kaika’s hands hovered above me. A tingling sensation ran along my spine like wispy tickles.

“Four,” Raven said.

“Two dragons, two Seadragons,” Kaika confirmed. “This will be a challenge for sure.”

“Did she just say…” Mattias paused. “I-I’m. We-we,” he stuttered while Kes and I giggled.

“Yes, Papa,” was the most perfect response I had.

“Yes, two eggs and two live births,” Raven confirmed.

“All girls.” Hearing that from Kaika surprised me but after our recent purchases at the baby store, it all made sense. My dragon was drawn to the more feminine items for a reason.

“Congratulations, Mattias. I’m sure Ionus will have a field day with this,” Raven smiled. “Kes, would you care to join us?”

I hugged Raven and Kaika then skipped over to Mattias and kissed his cheek. “Are you happy, mate?”

“Happy doesn’t even cover it.” He laid a pornography worthy, fin melting kiss on me.

Kes laid down and they began their assessment. “Two heartbeats, one egg. Fraternal twins.”

“Kaika?” Mattias asked.

“Yes, I see the same,” Raven confirmed. “Both boys.”

“Goddess above, if they’re firebugs like Ionus’.” Mattias stared up at the sky. “With our luck, instead of flames we’ll have floods.”

This was the first time I’d seen Raven erupt into uncontrollable laughter. “The Goddess does seem to have a sense of humor when it comes to the Denarius brood.”

“Here, take this, Kes.” Kaika handed him a seaweed blend. “This will help with the nausea.”

“I don’t know where you two came from,” he said as they helped him up. “But boy am I thankful you’re a part of our family.” Seers were amazing Elders in our herd. It was sad we were down to one, but at least we had her. And having a High Priestess was the ultimate blessing for any clan.

The sound of five very large dragons landing on the beach rattled Kaika’s home.

“I’m guessing the welcome wagon is here?” Kaika smiled, Raven just shook her head.

“That’s the Denarius brothers for you. Can’t blame them for being as excited as they are after all the centuries they’ve waited to find their mates,” Raven said. “Let’s join them before they wreck the place.”

“Whoop! Whoop!” and “Way to go, Mattias!” rang out along with whistles and cat calls as soon as we exited Kaika’s place.

“Nice going, Fertile Mertle!” Odem teased. I think I knew what that meant and with as red as Mattias’ face got, I think I was right. “Six, wow. You sailed right past Ionus fertile ass.” Ionus smacked Odem in the back of the head. “Ouch, what was that for?”

“Your crass behavior,” Ionus replied. “Congratulations, Mattias. I couldn’t be happier for you.”

“No blanks shot by these brothers,” Odem slung his arm over Mattias shoulder and he pushed off, “Am I right? Team Denarius for the win!”

I’ve heard many times over, this is why some animals eat their young, but up until now, I’d never understood nor agreed with it.

If we could turn back time, I’d have a conversation with their parents about Odem… That boy ain’t right.

Maybe they dropped his egg?

I couldn’t stop smiling, surrounded by my herd and our new family. What a great start to rebuilding the Seadragons. For as long as I can remember I’d wanted to be a father and now it was coming true though I wished my parents were still here to see it. They’d have been fantastic grandparents and would’ve thoroughly enjoyed the brothers and their antics.

Upalo had poor Kes pulled into a never-ending hug. I hadn’t even thought twice this morning when he said he hadn’t felt well, but now it all made sense. I hoped Kaika’s herbal remedy helped him with the morning sickness.