“Are we interrupting something?” Cadmus spoke from the doorway, making both of us turn. He and Magnus were in the doorway, both shirtless and in jeans instead of cotton pants. Just as I said no, Blaze said yes and pressed himself into me more causing me to gasp and my scent to flare in the room again. I shivered as all 3 males' eyes darkened and the sexual tension in the room skyrocketed. I hit Blaze in the bare chest and pushed on him so he’d climb off of me. I climbed off the bed and took a deep breath to steady myself.
“You four will be the death of me. You weren’t interrupting anything. Just Blaze initiating a dangerous game and an uncomfortable conversation with Silas.” I explained with a shrug. Cadmus came towards me and ran his hand over my cheek, cupping it and tilting my face up to look at him.
“Are you alright dear one? Why was the conversation with Silas difficult?” His eyes were warm and intent on my face as I blushed and sent a glare to Blaze as he chuckled.
“He could feel my arousal so he called. I had to downplay it and say I was alone and having some ‘me’ time in my room.” I blushed harder as Cadmus grinned down at me, a deep chuckle leaving his rumbly chest.
“Blaze, stop pushing boundaries. Kara has told you numerous times she’s not comfortable doing anything while still tied to Silas. Respect that.” Magnus reprimanded as he shook his head at Blaze who just rolled his eyes and flopped back down in my bed.
“Are you ready for dinner dear one? I figured we could have an early dinner as I promised my mother I would come by later and help her with some things around the house.” Cadmus asked with a hopeful smile, the dimple in his cheek showing. I nodded and grabbed my robe, putting it on and putting my hair up into a quick twist. Making sure my phone and the ring box was in my pockets.
“I’m all good to go.” I smiled at him before running my hand over Blaze’s cheek and giving it a pinch with a smirk and then giving Magnus a quick hug before going back to Cadmus and lacing my fingers through his as I grinned up at him. He grinned at me and gave my hand a squeeze as we left my room and walked through the halls till we came to a private sitting area at the top of a spire.
When I found it while exploring it quickly became my favourite place to go, it was completely open to the outside, with only pillars holding up the ceiling. The stones were colourful and soft, well worn by the elements and the seating was so comfy and relaxed. There was a large fireplace that had glass beads that burned with a high heat and a blue flame. I loved having dinner up here with Cadmus, or just spending time with him here.
I sat down on the couch and looked over at Cadmus with a smile as he lit the fire pit and came to sit beside me, his hand resting on my thigh. I smiled and sat quietly as a few dragon staff workers placed food and drinks on the table edge around the fire pit. I smiled at them and thanked them before they left the room and poured myself a glass of wine. Once they were gone I took the ring box from my pocket and handed it to Cadmus.
He looked shocked before a happy grin spread across his face as he took the box. He opened it and took it out, grinning at me as he ran his fingers over the emerald before holding it out to me. I chuckled and put it on his finger, grinning up at him, loving his happy little proud smile. He wrapped his arms around me in a tight hug and pulled me into his lap so I was sitting sideways. He placed a kiss on my cheek and then just held me to him, a happy smile on his face.
“Thank you dear one, it’s beautiful.” I smiled at him and ran my hand over his jaw, the stubble scratching along my palm.
“I’m glad you like it, Cadmus. I suppose Magnus was correct in saying we’d make an attractive colour pairing. I guess that's why a lot of my dresses are green with gold accents?” I teased as I settled into his arms, sipping my wine as he pulled a tray of food towards us and fed me a bit.
“The dresses may or may not have something to do with our upcoming union, yes. Most often it’s tradition for the ruling pair to match their colours together to show the commitment of the political marriage. Traditionally it’s only worn that way until the marriage happens and then both are able to return to wearing whatever they so choose. Often the political marriages were never intimate ones so the colours didn’t stay combined afterwards. After our union, you will be able to go back to wearing whatever you please.”
“I don’t know, I kind of like gold and emerald together.” I mused with a light blush to my cheeks. I looked up at Cadmus through my lashes. He grinned and ran his thumb over my cheek, kissing the skin just to the side of my mouth.
“I’m glad to hear that dear one. I really am.” he chuckled and held the plate out for me to eat. For a while, we just sat and chatted about nothing other than how our day went. Being with Cadmus was easy and comforting. He was always a nice steady presence and he never pressured or presumed for more. We sat until the sky was dark and the food was gone, the chill in the air more pronounced.
As a shifter, I ran hot, but nowhere near as hot as a dragon, especially since I haven’t shifted yet. I curled into Cadmus’s hold and relaxed into his warmth, his arms securely around me as we both sipped the last of our wine. I sighed and rested against his chest, listening to his heartbeat, curling into him and running my hand over his chest.
“Didn’t you say you had to go to your mom's?” I asked, looking up at him with a soft smile. He nodded and cupped my cheek, pressing a kiss to the tip of my nose before we both stood up.
“I do, yes. You’ll be fine to get back to your room on your own?” I smiled and nodded, moving back and blushing as he stripped out of his jeans and wished me a good night before he jumped off the ledge and shifted into a dragon mid-fall and flew off into the night, his gold scales muted but magnificent in the moonlight. I smiled till he was gone from sight and then I made my way down the spire towards my room.
When I got there I went right to the massive gemstone shower and scrubbed my skin and hair with the amazing petrichor soap, shampoo and conditioner. It was an amazing smell and I noticed that all the brothers really enjoyed the scent. After my shower, I dried off and tied my damp hair into a long braid and pulled on a simple gold slip. I turned off the light in the bathroom and went back to my bed, chuckling as I saw Magnus lounging on my bed, hands behind his head. I smiled and climbed into bed, lying on my side as I looked at him.
“Come to join me for the night for a while?” I asked with a smile.
“I was hoping to, yes. I haven’t seen much of you at all today.” he chuckled as he rolled onto his side beside me, both of us laying on a pillow looking at each other.
“Bit of a hectic day I suppose. I like when we have these quiet, relaxed moments together.” I admitted as I pulled my blanket over me, his scent mixing with mine and creating a very intoxicating aroma. Being warm in bed with Magnus beside me, the lights off and the breeze coming from the open doorway was making me extremely tired, especially since being here I had been rising with the sun given the way the place was built. Couldn't really block out the sun when an entire wall was open to the outside. As Magnus talked I felt myself fall farther and farther into sleep until that's all there was, a happy smile on my face.
I woke the next morning to a combination of my phone buzzing, the bright sunlight, arms around my middle and the door opening as I smelt the scent of late-night dew, crisp night air and night blossoms, letting me know it was Brodryn and the smell of pancakes and coffee let me know he brought breakfast.I sat up and stretched, glancing at the phone and seeing a morning text from Silas. I sent him one back quickly before smiling and moving my feet so Brodryn could sit on the bed, smiling as he placed the tray of breakfast by my feet. Magnus stirred and then sat up, looking surprised that he had fallen asleep with me in bed. Despite how many times we hung out late at night, we've never fallen asleep in bed together.“Did I wake you little one?” Brodryn asked as he held out a cup of coffee. I shook my head and took a sip, smiling as Magnus reached
I stayed in the water and sighed at the warmth, moving from the seat in the rock and instead, floating in the pool, shivering at how exposed I was but at the same time I didn’t really care at the moment. I was just enjoying the water and the wind on my exposed skin. I floated with my eyes closed, my hair long and floating around me in a wild swirl. It had grown so much longer in the short time I’d been here. I was convinced it had something to do with the abundance of magic flowing in every inch of this place. It just made you feel...more alive. I was sure that when I finally did leave the island that I would feel a little bogged down with the invigorating magic suddenly gone. I wonder if that’s how Magnus felt whenever he left his home.“Well, now that is a view I shall cherish for all eternity Darling.” His voice purred from nearby, making me gasp and sink into the water, du
I was woken a few hours later to the sensation of a warm body holding mine from behind, fingers tracing softly along my shoulder and back, small soft kisses being placed on the skin. I shivered and hummed at the sensation, hearing a sensual chuckle behind me that rubbed against my skin like fur and I knew without looking it was Blaze. His voice and laughter always laced with a touch of sensual magic. “What are you doing in my bed Blaze?” I asked, my eyes still closed as I snuggled into my bed more. “Well I came to wake you for dinner of course.” he teased, again his voice a purr against my skin. “Typically to wake someone, you don’t climb into bed with them.” I chuckled as I stretched before turning to face Blaze, my eyes roaming over his bare chest. “Well, that way
“Well now, who is this beauty who seems to have captured my son’s attentions?” a commanding voice spoke for the doorway. I turned and saw a very tall strong man in the doorway. His hair was salt and pepper and hung around his shoulders in a nice wave. His face was stern but well-defined and aristocratic. He looked formidable but also extremely handsome. The epitome of a silver fox. His eyes were a deep blue, like the night sky and he carried himself like a man in charge, fitting as he was the king after all. “Father. I would like you to meet Kara Ravenfield or Yarrow. Kara, this is my father Callan Horne, King of the dragons.” I stood up and looked up at the king, giving a respectful bow before holding my hand for him to shake and gripping it firmly while doing so. He looked me up and down, giving me an assessing look before he nodded once and smiled brightly.
I was woken in the morning by the scent of coffee and midnight dew of crisp night air, stretching and sighing as I sat up and smiled at Brodryn as he stopped beside my bed and held the coffee cup out to me. I took it with a smile and sipped it, moaning in satisfaction from the taste. I handed the mug back and stepped out of bed, full-body stretching and grunting in pleasure from the various pops and cracks, the stiffness of sleep vanishing as I stretched. I stepped towards Brodryn and wrapped my arms around his middle, inhaling his scent as He wrapped his arms around me and squeezed me, placing a soft kiss on the top of my head. His bare chest was warm under my head and the soft fabric of his black lounge pants brushed against the bare skin of my legs. “Good morning little one. Did you have a good sleep?” He asked as he pulled away enough to cup my cheek in his large hand, my face immediately nuzzling int
I took a hot shower and scrubbed every inch of my skin, making myself nice and sudsy before rinsing and stepping out, drying myself with a towel, one wrapped in my hair and made for the door before stopping as my hand touched the doorknob. I did not bring clothes in the bathroom with me, I would have to go out there in my towel and into my closet. Jeez, that's a disaster waiting to happen. I took a deep breath and opened the door before stepping out, looking at the brothers in surprise as they lounged in various spots along my room. Cadmus, sitting in the reading chair in the corner, Blaze and Magnus lounging on the bed and Brodryn sitting on my vanity chair. I looked at each man, holding their gaze and flushing slightly, a bright happy smile on my face and a warm happy feeling spreading through me. I was so very grateful to have them in my life, to have them care for me the way they did. I bit my lip and
“Darling, we’re over your pack. Time to wake up.” Magnus' voice woke me from a very deep slumber, a yawn leaving my lips the moment I opened my eyes. I sat up and held onto his neck spikes, shivering at the chill in my bare toes as we descended through the clouds, the pack lands coming into focus as Magnus made for the big open space of the training grounds, cries and shouts being heard as everyone caught sight of us. He descended in slow arcing moves till he lowered to the ground with a very grateful landing, dropping the bags to the side and allowing me to climb down. The moment my feet touched the ground he started to shift back so I turned with a blush and pulled out a pair of jeans from his bag and held them out to him. I turned to the gathered crowd as I saw the various looks of shock at seeing a dragon up close and spotted Varin in the front. He nodded in greeting before whistling and telling every
“We need to talk, Silas. There’s a lot to tell you and I know that some of it is going to make you pissed off.” I said with a sigh, looking at him as he tilted his head to look up at me. I sat up and held the sheet around me, watching him as he sat up and looked at me with a concerned frown, a guarded expression on his face. “What do you mean Kara? Why would I be pissed off about what happened to you on the island?” I sighed once more and ran my hands through my hair before placing them in my lap and fiddling with my fingers as I watched him. “When I went to the island, I discovered something shocking about my mother, her name was Yarrow and she was a dragon, from a line of royalty. She left home when she fell in love with my father, she gave up her dragon and was going to live her days as a human, however, when my father marked her she gained the abili