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“I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to embarrass you. Liam is a close friend of mine. He told me this morning. I’m so happy for both of you,” I told her. I started making James a bottle and Charlotte got closer to me.
“Ashlyn, can I ask you something?” She whispered, and I nodded.
“I don’t know if I’m ready for a mate.” She confessed.
“Just take things slow. Liam is an amazing person. Just give him time to show you.” I told her and she nodded. I grabbed her arm before she could move away.
“There is no pressure. Just take it one day at a time. I know this is all new for all of you.” I told her.
“Thank you, Ashlyn.” She said with a smile.
“l can’t wait to get to know each and everyone of you. I am sorry that I have to leave so soon after you arrive. And I’m sure one or all of the people l leave here will explain everything to you. And as soon as I can, “I’ll meet you all at the hybrid castle.” I told them.
“Ashlyn, we are so thankful that you showed up when you did.” One man spoke.
“What’s your name?” I asked him.
“Blair” he answered.
“Blair, I’m thankful that I showed up when I did. No one deserves what you all have been through. And I can’t wait to sit down with all of you and get to know you.” I told him.
“Why are you being so kind to us?” another man asked.
“That’s Oliver,” Blair told him.
“Because, Oliver, it’s the right thing to do. I’m also a hybrid and even though I have already stopped one war, people still hate me. We need to stick together,” I answered.
“And how do your mates feel about you being a hybrid? I can smell that either of them are one.” Blair asked me.
“It never bothered either of them. I was destined to have a hybrid child before I even found out that I was indeed a hybrid.” I told them.
“I promise that everyone here doesn’t have a problem with any of you being hybrids. I know that may be hard to believe, but I trust these people not only with my life, but with my son’s life.” I had just finished telling them when Derek walked in.
“We need to leave,” he said.
“What happened?” I asked him and he sighed.
“The council called a meeting.”
“Okay, just let me get James fed and we’ll leave,” I told him. He nodded and left the kitchen.
“If anyone needs anything, please talk with Sage. And Gabby, I’ll see you soon.” I told them before I followed Derek. I had James cradled and feeding him, while I rushed after Derek.
“Derek, what happened?” I asked him again when I caught up with him. He and Mason were in the living room.
“The council is demanding to meet you. They caught wind of Freya. They think this is all a trick to gain their trust.” Derek growled out.
“Hey, it’s okay. I got this.” I told him.
“Baby, they believe you will kill Derek like you killed Theo,” Mason said. I was taken aback by what he had just said.
“Why the hell would they think that?”
“They believe you want to take over the kingdoms. Even council members on our council believe the same bullshit,” Mason told me. I felt exhausted. They are changing the narrative to fit their agenda.
“I’ll just have to deal with it.” I sighed.
“I’m sorry, babygirl” Derek said, resting his head on my shoulder.
“It’s not your fault. People will believe what they want, regardless if it’s the truth. And I hope you know I would never kill either of you. Even if I could. Apparently, they don’t know that I can’t kill my mate without killing myself.” I told them.
“I believe you and Mason believes you. And we have been defending you since the day you killed that fvcker.” Derek sighed. James was finishing eating, so I held him against my chest, rubbing his back.
“Well, we should probably get this over with,” I told them.
“It’s okay, Ashlyn. After they see me, there will be no room for doubt,” Freya said.
“l hope you’re right. I really don’t feel like going up against a clan of dragons.”
Derek
I was feeling anxious about taking my mates and son to the dragon kingdom. It’s supposed to be my home, but it doesn’t feel like that anymore. Being mated to two wolves has definitely caused a rift between me and my people.
Most don’t understand why I would accept being mated to anyone other than another dragon. Which I guess Ashlyn is now a dragon. My father understands, since he was also mated to a wolf, it’s convincing everyone else. My father loves Ashlyn and our son and he, too, is always defending my decision to be with a wolf witch.
I felt like a broken record trying to defend them repeatedly. I would defend them until my last breath, but this entire situation was exhausting. They have little faith in me and I’m supposed to be their king. And what Theo did, didn’t help my situation. Everyone is terrified that she will kill me and take over the dragon kingdom.
I’ve been trying to tell them what Theo was planning, and that Ashlyn had no choice. And he did technically kill her as well, but rumors haven’t helped my case. I know Mason was having a hard time, even in his kingdom. Sure, hybrids can be stronger than pure blood, but fearing and isolating them isn’t the answer. I don’t understand why they can’t just accept them.
I didn’t realize how long I’d been standing in the shower until I heard Mason come into the bathroom.
Last night, I had some of my personal friends portal in to help watch the house. It’s ridiculous that I can’t even trust my army to help when I call upon them. They are supposed to watch out for their future king without question. Then I had to get them working with the wolves.
After putting aside the fact that they shifted into different animals, they seemed to get along. As future king, I always had to work with other races, so I guess I’m just used to it. They have separated the kingdoms for far too long.
Mason surprised me by coming into the shower. He wrapped an arm around my hips and rested his head on my shoulder.
“You okay?” He asked, and I shrugged.
“In the dragon kingdom, I need you to stay with either Ashlyn or myself. I don’t know who to trust and I don’t want you getting hurt.” I told him. Thor could handle himself, but dragons are brutal, and I couldn’t allow Mason to get hurt or even killed.
“Whatever you say.” He mumbled, k!ssing my shoulder, causing goosebumps to erupt all over my body.
It wasn’t until he k!ssed over our mark did I whip around, pushing him back up against the shower wall.
Our chests were flushed as I crushed my l!ps to his. His hands gripped my hips, almost painfully, as he pulled me impossibly close to him.
I could feel how turned on he was, and it equally turned me on. As I thrusted my tongue into his mouth, tasting every inch of him. I felt what he and Ashlyn did earlier without me. And just the thought of them together made me painfully hard. Our tongues were fighting for dominance when I reached between us and wrapped my fingers around his c0ck. Mason gr0aned, but pushed me away with his hands on my chest.
I’m not going to lie, I felt a ping of hurt. I knew he felt it, because he looked at me and guilt hit me through the bond.
“I’m sorry, Derek.” He tried to say, but I stopped him, resting my forehead against his.
“Mase, you don’t need to apologize. I know this is new for you. And I would never do anything you’re uncomfortable with.” I told him and he nodded.
“How many have you been with?” He asked me, his cheeks turning pink.
“Mostly threesomes, besides Theo.” I answered him honestly. Jealous hit me and I knew it was him. He had every right to feel jealous. I’m lucky that both my mates have just been with each other and me.
“Hey, I’d rather just do this with you than go further with someone else,” I told him.
“I know I shouldn’t be jealous, but I can’t help it. And then I feel bad because I got us both worked up just to stop.” Mason confessed, and I chuckled.
“This is not my first time being blue balled. And I would never want you to do anything you’re not ready for.” I told him.
“But I kinda started it.”
“And you can finish it when you’re ready. No rush. But I didn’t appreciate feeling you and Ashlyn yesterday.” I gr0aned, and he chuckled. I moved away from him so we could both finish our shower.
“Have you not smelt her? I couldn’t help it.” Mason chuckled.
“Her scent is definitely more intense. I thought it was just me, since she has a dragon now.” I told him, soaping up my body.
“No, I noticed it as well.” He said, using the other shower head. When I was done, I shut off the water on my side and hopped out of the shower. But not before I pulled Mason back into my chest and k!ssed our mark.
