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Even before the ceremony began, everyone was excited about another dragon-shifter clan leader sitting in attendance. His identity remains a secret. While a few journalists were invited, it was clear the dragon-shifters were wary of the humans on their land.
The ceremony, held between Stonefire’s clan leader, Bram Moore-Llewellyn, and former-DDA employee, Evie Marshall, only lasted five minutes before the celebrations began. Everything from the exchanging of arm cuffs to the dancing after the ceremony was fascinating to watch. The traditions between humans and dragon-shifters are similar, yet different.
Evie scanned the rest, which detailed everyone’s appearance and behavior. By the end of the article, even she wanted another peek into how the dragon-shifters lived.
Reading the Telegraph, the Guardian, and then the Times, Evie felt the same way after each. The articles were entertaining yet informative and lacked any of the malice of the anti-dragon-shifter crowd.
When she was done, she looked over at Bram, who was bouncing Murray on his knee. She would never tire of the big dragonman playing with the tiny baby.
She smiled and said, “Everything seems fine. The journalists upheld their agreements. All of the articles were fairly objective.”
Bram glanced at her. “Aye, I told you not to worry and before you ask again, no, there aren’t any riots in the streets. So far, the news has been received well.”
“And you couldn’t have told me this sooner?”
He grinned. “You’re the one who likes to find things out for yourself.”
Ignoring his teasing, she pushed on. “Anyway, the reception of the articles bodes well for Melanie. Her release might go ahead as scheduled.”
Murray put out his arms and reached for her. Evie took her son from Bram and cuddled him on her lap.
Bram said, “The reception also bodes well for you, love. The DDA should stop harassing you after this. You’ve turned into the darling of the press.”
Evie leaned against her dragonman’s shoulder. “I guess now all we need to do is watch out for the dragon hunters.”
“Aye, but Finn and I have things in hand. If Simon Bourne makes a move anywhere between Birmingham and the Orkney Islands, we’ll know. Things might be a bit boring from now on.”
Evie smiled. “Life with you will never be boring, Bram. In nine months’ time, you’ll not only have to look after the clan, you’ll have two babies as well.”
Bram put an arm around her shoulder. “And you, love. I’ll look after you.”
Leaning into his warmth, she murmured, “And I, you.”
Evie glanced up and as they stared at one another, warmth and happiness spread throughout her body.
Cocking an eyebrow, she stated, “Well, I guess I succeeded in the end, then.”
“Succeeded with what?”
“I managed to seduce a dragon-shifter.”
Bram’s gaze turned heated and he leaned in close. “Aye, and you’re welcome to do it anytime you like, love.”
Evie tried her best seductive smile. “Well, Murray’s due for nap in ten minutes. Maybe I’ll try then.”
“Lass, that sounds like a plan.”
Bram kissed her. As her dragonman teased her mouth with long strokes of his tongue, most definitely a preview of what was to come, happiness warmed Evie’s heart. With her mate and her son, she had a bright new life ahead of her. With time and Melanie’s help, their children might just grow up in a world where humans and dragon-shifters could marry whomever they liked.
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