isn’t some kind of perverse partner-swapping arrangement, is it?”
Adora wanted to know.
By the Mother, where do you get such notions? Of course it isn’t! Once mated, knights remain true to their mates for the rest of their lives. This isn’t some whim. The Mother guides the knights in their selection of a mate, just as She guides us dragons. Is it any wonder your daughter already has feelings for the knight of my son’s future mate? The Mother of All knows what She is doing after all.
“I love Gareth, Mama. I loved him almost from the first moment I saw him and I want to spend the rest of my life with him. But I feel things for Lars too.
It’s hard to describe. He’s so different from Gareth, so special. I want to bring him out of his shell and tease him until he laughs. He doesn’t laugh nearly enough. I like his kisses and I love the way he treats me as if I’m made of spun glass.”
Adora didn’t know what to think but the look in her daughter’s eyes was oddly reassuring. “I think I need to meet this Lars.”
He’ll be here in a few minutes. I just sent for Rohtina, his partner, to bring him here. She wants to meet you too, by the way. How could a sensible man like Gareth overlook introducing the two females who will be expected to share a suite? I thought he was smarter than that. Honestly!
Kelzy huffed while the two human women listened to the sounds of an approaching dragon. Apparently, Rohtina was prompt and somewhat eager to meet them if her fast tread was any indication. When she came through the huge archway, Adora caught her breath.
She was a gorgeous young dragon in a golden red hue that shone like the morning sun. Her eyes were amber jewels, bright with intelligence and eagerly taking in all there was to see. Intelligence sparkled there and a perky humor, if she didn’t miss her guess.
Adora and her daughter stood to greet Rohtina with a formal bow, which was graciously returned. Straightening, Adora noted the tall blonde man at the dragon’s side. No wonder her daughter was half in love with him already.
He was even more beautiful than his dragon partner! These two together shone like the sun between her iridescent golden red scales and his silvery blonde perfection, they were nearly blinding.
Adora strode forward. “Lady Rohtina, I’ve just learned that your knight expects to be mate to my daughter.”
This is true, Madam. The dragon projected her thoughts to all in the room. Her voice was melodic and gentle, quite different from Kelzy’s more martial tone.
“You’ll understand that I raised my daughter with quite a different expectation than having two husbands?”
That is my understanding, but you must also understand that things are different among knights and dragons.
Don’t you dare lecture my girl, Tina, Kelzy interjected with a hint of amusement. Though she doesn’t understand Lair life, she knows more about our kind than most of the knights.
Rohtina bowed her head in respect to the older dragon. If you say so.
At this point, Belora broke out laughing. Lars chuckled too, followed by the rest of them. Belora moved forward to face the pretty female dragon.
“I like you, Lady Rohtina. You’ve got spunk.”
I like the way you make my knight feel. I don’t think he’s ever been this happy or hopeful.
Lars’ fair skin flushed at his dragon partner’s candid words, but Belora moved forward to take his hand in hers. She brought him to her mother and made introductions, including him in the group of females. Adora saw immediately that this young man had hidden depths. From the way his shoulders immediately relaxed, Belora’s touch obviously comforted him. She also liked the gentle way he cradled her daughter’s small hand in his own.
“What are your intentions toward my daughter?” Adora asked boldly.
“Mother!”
“No, Belora, she has every right to ask such a question.” Lars raised Belora’s small hand, stroking her palm soothingly. “My
Adora wanted to know.
By the Mother, where do you get such notions? Of course it isn’t! Once mated, knights remain true to their mates for the rest of their lives. This isn’t some whim. The Mother guides the knights in their selection of a mate, just as She guides us dragons. Is it any wonder your daughter already has feelings for the knight of my son’s future mate? The Mother of All knows what She is doing after all.
“I love Gareth, Mama. I loved him almost from the first moment I saw him and I want to spend the rest of my life with him. But I feel things for Lars too.
It’s hard to describe. He’s so different from Gareth, so special. I want to bring him out of his shell and tease him until he laughs. He doesn’t laugh nearly enough. I like his kisses and I love the way he treats me as if I’m made of spun glass.”
Adora didn’t know what to think but the look in her daughter’s eyes was oddly reassuring. “I think I need to meet this Lars.”
He’ll be here in a few minutes. I just sent for Rohtina, his partner, to bring him here. She wants to meet you too, by the way. How could a sensible man like Gareth overlook introducing the two females who will be expected to share a suite? I thought he was smarter than that. Honestly!
Kelzy huffed while the two human women listened to the sounds of an approaching dragon. Apparently, Rohtina was prompt and somewhat eager to meet them if her fast tread was any indication. When she came through the huge archway, Adora caught her breath.
She was a gorgeous young dragon in a golden red hue that shone like the morning sun. Her eyes were amber jewels, bright with intelligence and eagerly taking in all there was to see. Intelligence sparkled there and a perky humor, if she didn’t miss her guess.
Adora and her daughter stood to greet Rohtina with a formal bow, which was graciously returned. Straightening, Adora noted the tall blonde man at the dragon’s side. No wonder her daughter was half in love with him already.
He was even more beautiful than his dragon partner! These two together shone like the sun between her iridescent golden red scales and his silvery blonde perfection, they were nearly blinding.
Adora strode forward. “Lady Rohtina, I’ve just learned that your knight expects to be mate to my daughter.”
This is true, Madam. The dragon projected her thoughts to all in the room. Her voice was melodic and gentle, quite different from Kelzy’s more martial tone.
“You’ll understand that I raised my daughter with quite a different expectation than having two husbands?”
That is my understanding, but you must also understand that things are different among knights and dragons.
Don’t you dare lecture my girl, Tina, Kelzy interjected with a hint of amusement. Though she doesn’t understand Lair life, she knows more about our kind than most of the knights.
Rohtina bowed her head in respect to the older dragon. If you say so.
At this point, Belora broke out laughing. Lars chuckled too, followed by the rest of them. Belora moved forward to face the pretty female dragon.
“I like you, Lady Rohtina. You’ve got spunk.”
I like the way you make my knight feel. I don’t think he’s ever been this happy or hopeful.
Lars’ fair skin flushed at his dragon partner’s candid words, but Belora moved forward to take his hand in hers. She brought him to her mother and made introductions, including him in the group of females. Adora saw immediately that this young man had hidden depths. From the way his shoulders immediately relaxed, Belora’s touch obviously comforted him. She also liked the gentle way he cradled her daughter’s small hand in his own.
“What are your intentions toward my daughter?” Adora asked boldly.
“Mother!”
“No, Belora, she has every right to ask such a question.” Lars raised Belora’s small hand, stroking her palm soothingly. “My
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