Page 39 of The Platinum Dragon's Courageous Mate

He glided along behind Kieran, watching him float on air and light, just shining in the sun. He’d never been more in love than he was at this moment.

You’re beautiful, Lach. I’m so glad you chose me.

How could I not? I was made for you.

Kieran slipped back to let him lead.Show me our wing.

Yes, love.He swooped down and flew over the village proper, showing Kieran the school and the houses and the office buildings and library.

He showed him the river and the cabins, and the boundaries all held by the guardians. He showed him the main road from a safe distance, pointing out the bookstore and the restaurants…

You’ve never gone,Kieran said.

To the bookstore, in the early hours. Amber lets me in to browse before she opens.

Oh, that sounds so lovely. I adore books.

I’ll tell her we want to come.He would do anything for his mate.Or you can go with Lars. They would welcome you with open arms.

No. I will go with you. You’re my mate.

Then we’ll make a date of it. Come on. Let me show you where the foothills become the mountains.

They soared together, and at some point Bryant and Logan joined them, greeting and playing, all of them arcing through the air. Kieran made the most amazing sounds of joy, trumpeting it into the sky, and Lachlan was so proud that his brother of bloodand his brother of guardianship and his mate were all close and enjoying themselves.

Though he glanced over and noticed that Kieran’s color was beginning to fade, he called them all in.We need to go rest and eat, mate. Brothers are you going to join us?

I think we’ll let you enjoy each other’s company,Bryant told him.Logan and I will go back to our mates and have lunch there.

He chuckled to himself because he wasn’t disappointed by that at all. He could take Kieran back and feed him and make sure he was well hydrated, and then love him into a puddle.

A puddle?Kieran asked, his mental laughter like clouds and rainbows or something. He sounded so incredibly happy.

Yes! To celebrate we flew - you and me all around the wing.Kieran trusted him enough to leave Micah with Alban and to go outside of the house with him and fly. That honored him more than he could ever express.

I trust you. I love you. Of course I was going to fly with you.

They rolled in for a landing, both of them touching down gently. He could tell by the way Kieran slumped down immediately that he was very tired.

All you have to do is shift love. I’ll take the rest from there.He called to Alban in his head, letting them know they were at home now and that they needed some food prepared, something that would give Kieran a great deal of energy.

Of course. I will have burgers and fries ready, with milkshakes.

Oh, I love milkshakes.Kieran winked at him.Sounds perfect.

It does. He waited for Kieran to shift, shrinking back down to human. Lachlan did the same thing, then lifted Kieran into his arms to carry him inside. They would put on soft lounge clothes.

Sweats awaited them in the foyer, and they dressed, going to settle and wait for their food.

“That was wonderful. Thank you.” Kieran leaned on him once they settled on the couch. “I haven’t flown in so long.”

“I’m so proud of you. And you were amazing. Logan and Bryant had to work to keep up.” He wrapped an arm around Kieran and kissed the top of his head.

“Thank you.” Kieran snuggled in, trembling just a bit. “It felt amazing, like I was free again.”

“You are.” He cradled Kieran in one wing.

“I am.”