Page 57 of Taming the Kraken

Mikah cleared his throat and squeezed his eyes shut. “Remember, Lex … we don’t do girl talk. Please, no details.”

Alexa giggled and shrugged. She wasn’t embarrassed about it. She was proud that she’d been with her mate. It was about damn time, actually.

She looked around the room for Bella and Brian. She found them at the far end, and it seemed like they didn’t even notice she had returned.

“Did I miss something?” Alexa asked, looking over at Mikah.

“No, nothing at all. Only that Shiva has removed the barrier around Brian. And Brian has discovered Bella is his mate, only she can’t sense he’s her mate because she’s young. So no, you didn’t miss anything.”

Alexa’s eyes widened, and a bright smile spread over her face. “That’s perfect. Not that she doesn’t recognize him, but him finding his mate. She’s a strong dragon, too. This is wonderful news.” Alexa glanced up at Ken, who leaned down and kissed her forehead.

“Ken, I’ll be coming to visit shortly. I just need to check on a few things and I’ll be popping by. Make sure Leviathan expects me.” Shiva watched as Ken slowly nodded his head.

“Well, the journey back can be a lot faster. I can project you back or—” Ken started, but Mikah interrupted him.

“No offense but let’s just fly back. We have two dragons that can get us back fast enough.” Mikah listened as Shiva chuckled.

“Someone is afraid of transporting.” Shiva grinned wickedly and brought her hands together.

“I’m not afraid,” Mikah growled. “It feels weird.”

“Shall we let those two talk a bit longer? I don’t think Brian even knows I’m here. And then we’ll head back. I wonder how badly I’m going to get yelled at by my father.” Alexa gnawed on her bottom lip nervously.

Ken chuckled and nuzzled his nose against her neck. “Don’t worry, my love. I’ll be right by your side.”

Mikah grinned broadly. “I think having Ken and Levi together will be quite entertaining.”

“It’s only for now,” Ken said, making both Mikah and Alexa glance back at him. “After this situation is settled with Erebus, I’ll be taking Alexa with me.”

Mikah stared at him for a moment and then looked back at Alexa’s shocked face. It seemed she wasn’t aware of this before or hadn’t thought about where she would live. “Would you care to elaborate? What are your plans for me in that regard?”

“Honestly? I haven’t completely decided yet. As of now, the plan will be for you to stay with us. But I guess time will tell. I just want to have Alexa to myself for a while. Away from … her father. My place is plenty big enough.”

Mikah nodded his head slowly. “Alexa, are you okay with this?” he asked, noticing her stunned face.

“I guess I didn’t think about any of that before.” Alexa shook her head slightly and shrugged. “I’ve been so focused on finding my mate that I never thought about afterward.” She looked up at Ken to see him studying her, and she gave him a reassuring smile. “But I suppose it would make sense for me to go and live with you. As long as Mikah comes with me, and we can visit as often as I want.”

Ken’s lips curled up in a warm smile. “Whatever you want.”

“Lex, you’re back!” Brian said as he walked over with Bella by his side. She wasn’t holding his hand but was walking beside him.

Alexa giggled. “I hear we have a lot to catch up on. Gossip for the ride home?”

“Yes! Thank goodness we aren’t walking.” Brian sighed with relief. “When are we leaving?”

“Now,” Shiva said as she shot a bright, blinding light at the group.

CHAPTER THIRTY-TWO

The group looked around, taking in their new surroundings. In front of them was the castle that belonged to the West Dragon Kingdom. Mikah growled lowly and shook his head.

“That frosty bitch.” Mikah fumed.

“It’s just her sense of humor. You’ll get used to it.” Bella listened as Mikah snorted, unamused.

“Yeah, well, her sense of humor didn’t bring me along for the ride. I had to leech myself to Alexa. I owe her my sense of humor next,” Ken snorted as Alexa stepped away from him.

“Umm, being that we’re outside and all …” Alexa whispered as she made sure there was a gap between her and Ken. Ken nodded his head in understanding. They had to keep up appearances, and she was still supposed to be Brian’s mate.