Page 66 of Dragon Me Through Space

“I’ll get more water,” Zeke said and disappeared out of my door.

Wayne had gone into my bathroom and when he returned, he carried a damp washcloth, folded into a rectangle that he draped over my eyes and forehead. “Better?”

The washcloth was cool and immediately helped soothe some of the pressure. “Yes, thank you.”

“Anything you need, you just tell us and we’ll get it for you. One of the many perks of being mated to four of us is that one of us can stay with you while the other three run whatever errands you send us on.”

I had a feeling he was smiling like a loon right now, but didn’t want to remove the washcloth to check.

“I feel like you all are getting the short end of the stick,” I admitted.

“How?”

“You’ll only have one female to share between you while I get four of you to share. Aren’t you going to want … more female companionship?”

I felt the bed dip as he sat down next to me and then his warm hand was holding one of mine. “No, we definitely aren’t getting the short end of the stick. Our parents already tested our compatibility and found that you’re perfect for us. Plus, you understand what it means to be a royal, even if you don’t know about our people yet. I have no doubt that the lessons your parents gave you were more than adequate and similar to ours.”

That was an understatement. I’d spent every day of my life, until they’d sent me away, being taught everything I needed to know as a royal. By the time I was nine, I could have taken over ruling for my parents with ease.

However, finding out that I would be ruling a planet and a people I knew nothing about was stressful.

“We’ll be with you every step of the way,” he said as he continued to hold my hand and began rubbing his thumb across my knuckles. “If there’s anything you’re not certain of or if someone tries to challenge you, we will be at your side to assist and murder whoever challenged you.”

I laughed and squeezed his hand. “You talk of murder so calmly.”

“When it comes to the safety of my family, murder is always on the table.”

My breath hitched. “F-Family?”

“You’re our mate, Xoe, which means you’re our family. Our most precious family member.” He paused. “Well, at least until we have children.”

Children.

“If you decide you want them, of course,” he added quickly. “Absolutely no pressure.”

Laughing softly, I relaxed and felt the pain meds starting to kick in.

Zeke returned with water and I drank some of it, but immediately put the washcloth back on my eyes, and relaxed on the bed.

“Do you need anything else?” Zeke asked softly.

“No, just to relax here in the dark and quiet.”

“Would you like us to leave?” Wayne asked.

I shrugged. “As long as you’re quiet, you can stay.”

The bed dipped behind me and suddenly, I was surrounded by the warmth of two Dragonkin.

I moved my head closer to the body to my right, trying to lay my head on their chest.

Wayne hissed, making me jerk back, but he wrapped a warm hand around my head and guided it back to his chest. “The cold cloth startled me. I’m fine.”

“Sorry,” I mumbled into his shirt, which smelled delectably like him.

“Get comfortable, Xoe, and tell us what you need from us or where you want us. We are here for your support,” Zeke said softly. He was trying to keep his voice quiet, which was nearly impossible with his deep voice, but I appreciated his attempt.

There were so many things I wanted to ask. So many questions and uncertainties, but I tried to push it all to the back of my mind to allow myself to rest.