Page 7 of Sapphire Seas

“Both your dragons, really. Apparently, the three of us in the same room was strong enough for them to form their bond. Sounds like the two of you have been ignoring what you truly desire.” Mattias may be our alpha, our protector, but I had a feeling I’d be the mediator and I couldn’t wait. Trapped between those two in any setting was what my dreams were made of. And dreamed I have, after searching for them as long as I have been. “Now, about our bonding ritual.”

Mattias sputtered, Kes’s mouth opened and closed, then repeated again. And to think, I was the water dragon, not him.

“Oh. Um,” Mattias tried his best and his dragons’ laughter wasn’t helping him any. “You-you didn’t answer my question.”

“Nor did you answer mine. But, fair is fair and you did ask first. My herd, what’s left of them, reside deep within the sea. The journey to get to both of you wasn’t quick nor easy and the fact I’m easily distracted only added delays. New plants, beautiful fish, sea turtles, I tend to follow them all then have to find my way back to where I was. But those weren’t the only challenges I faced. There is a clan beneath the sea, killing those who refuse to follow their orders, and we’ve had a tousle or twelve.” It took a few moments for Mattias to respond. I felt his dragon reach out though it wasn’t to mine. The question of who’s was soon answered when the room was filled with dragons.

“Caspian,” the largest spoke. He and three others towered above the rest, so I knew they were the protectors and Mattias brothers. “I’m Ionus, leader of the Primordial Protectors and eldest Denarius’ brother. Welcome.” One by one they introduced themselves and their mates, except for Quint. He was a standalone, but I knew he’d find his mate soon. I could feel it.

Don’t worry, they’re all super cool, Kes reached out through our connection. But how is our bond so strong already?

On some level, the three of us have been reaching out to one another and the bond of a poly mating is always stronger. It has to be, given the challenges we’ll face. Once we’re fully mated, it will be so much better.

Once Caspian has healed, our alpha insisted.

Oh, I’m healed and I’ve waited long enough.

Their dragons chuckled though Kes’s face paled.

Kes? What was I missing? I’m a virgin too.

That’s not it, but good to know. That got a quick smile, though it left his face as quickly as it came. There was more to his story and being patiently impatient, I’d find a way to get it out of him.

“I believe I’ve heard something of dragonets?” The room went silent, all eyes were on me. “I love babies and plan to add many more to this family. Soon. When can I meet them?” I miss the little ones back home terribly. Thankfully, we’d been able to hide them when they attacked our home. Locked away with the elders, I volunteered to be the one to seek help. A dangerous move, but one I was more than trained for. Now, I’d not only found the help we needed, but my mates as well.

“They’re, um,” the one with the glasses pointed to the wall. “Over there?”

Did he not know where his offspring where? “Are you a dragon?” I knew he was but why in the world…

“Um, yes?”

“Was that a question?” My lack of filter at pointing out the obvious often times got me into trouble. But I refused to be anyone but me. “Why are you wearing glasses?”

The dragon beside him, Caro, sighed. “I’ve asked Emerson that a million times.” The little guy puffed up.

“Habit. Are you really a Seadragon?”

“I am a Seadragon. I take it none of you knew we existed?” Every head in the room shook, save for my mates’, though they were just as surprised by it. Poor Kes thought he’d lost his mind, having seen me all those years ago. “Sadly, there aren’t many of us left and we need your help. I’m not well enough to make the long journey back just yet, but soon we’ll need to leave.”

See, not well enough to mate.

See, not well enough to travel long distances but more than ready, willing and able to secure this bond. It will help all three of us and solidify our relationship.

Mattias and Kes’s dragons chuckled. At least they were on my side.

“I need baby time,” I stood, a bit too quickly and wavered. Kes and Mattias were right there, each gently taking an arm and settling me back down. “My heroes. I’m fine, just stayed in bed too long. Maybe we can go for a midnight swim later?”

“Oh, I like this one, he’s sassy. Sassy mates are randy in the sack,” Odem said, his mate, Ronan elbowed him. “Hey, what was that for?”

“No flirting,” Ronan scolded.

“Wait, that was flirting?”

Ronan rolled his eyes. “Never mind. Get your men to carry you over. We’ve got the kiddos at Ionus and Alex’s house with the grands.” This was gonna be a fun group and I’m excited to get to know them. Maybe I finally found the ones I won’t annoy? Well, hopefully at least not as much…

Grands? I asked my mates.

Grandparents, Mattias replied. Our family has grown exponentially these last couple of years. Between mates and their relatives, it’s been busy around the compound.