Page 73 of The Platinum Dragon's Courageous Mate

“Good. Da seeping.”

Lachlan frowned. It hadn’t been too long since he’d left for his rounds but was Kieran really still asleep? He took Micah into the kitchen where Alban was busily stirring something on the stove. “Hello, Alban, I hear Kieran is still asleep.”

Alban glanced at Lachlan and winked. “I think he might be resting, yes.”

Ah, that meant Kieran was taking a little alone time. He was doing something like reading a book if he couldn’t sleep.

“Well, maybe I should take him a tray of tea and his bunuelos.”

Alban nodded. “I think that’s a wonderful idea. Micah and I are making lupper, so don’t you worry about us. We have plenty to keep us busy.”

“Sounds good.” See, this way he could crawl into bed with Kieran and feed him sweet treats. And then he’d also talk to him about what he’d said to Logan and Bryant today instead of just springing it on him.

Lachlan gave Micah one more kiss before he left him to Alban and Wiver. Then he climbed the stairs and strode to his bedroom, eager to see his mate.

When he walked inside the bedroom, he found Kieran reading on his tablet. Kieran smiled up at him, putting the tablet aside. “You’re home.”

“I am. I wanted to come spend a little time with you. Alban says he’s got Micah for a while.”

Kieran lifted the covers for him to come slide into the bed, so Lachlan stripped off the outer layer of his clothes and crawled in with him. They cuddled together, wrapping around each other, his chin on top of Kieran’s head.

“Feeling a little better, love?” he asked.

“I am. My tummy is better and it doesn’t hurt anymore.”

He stroked Kieran’s back, because he’d pulled his mate on top of him, making it easier to see and touch him. “Good. The wards were holding nice and firm, and I saw a sweet little doe at the river.”

“How wonderful. Was she very worried about you being there?”

“She did leave when she sensed us but it was all right. We didn’t upset her really.”

“Good, good. We want her to come back.” Kieran drew patterns on his chest. “I’m sorry I’ve been under the weather.”

“Love, your body is changing every day. And it takes an enormous amount of energy to grow a baby dragon.” The magic that went with such a thing was immense. He knew Kieran knew that, but by all accounts, Micah’s birth father was not a guardian. That fact just added to the intensity.

“I just feel so tired right now.”

“Well, everything is under control out there so we can just be here together.” He nuzzled Kieran’s hair and took a little kiss when Kieran looked up at him.

“Thank you, love. So, tell me what this plan is you have for me.”

He drew back and raised an eyebrow. “What now?”

“I can hear you thinking about a conversation you had with Bryant and Logan, and how now might not be the best time to tell me about it. So just tell me.” Kieran’s tone was fond, amused.

“I was just thinking maybe it was time we went to the school with Logan and met some of the kids and teachers. Maybe do an art program with them. You could teach them to knit or you can paint with them.”

“Oh, that sounds fun.” Kieran didn’t seem upset with the idea at all. “I think you’re right. I think it’s time I get out and meet the wing.”

Relief flowed through him. “Yes. I want you well familiar with everyone. Especially the young and old wing members.”

They had talked about how Kieran would be his helpmate and how it was time for Kieran to start doing things to assist him and the other guardians, but this was more concrete. This was an actual plan.

And he was glad Kieran was truly amenable to it.

“You know I would do anything I could to help you, Lachlan.”

“And I would never ask you to do something I didn’t think you could.”