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He glanced at her and then away. "Yes."
Kaylee had been upset before at Maelon looking away. But she'd noticed something—he didn't really look anyone in the eye, and if so, then not for long. Was there a reason for it?
Crap, now she really did want to talk to him more and find out the answers. Her curiosity was going to get the better of her someday, that was for sure.
She looked at Rhydian and then Finn. "Is that okay?"
Finn nodded. "I'll add regular check-ins to the requirements, and some visits from Lochguard clan members, just to check in on your health."
Rhydian grunted. "Aye, that's fine with me. When?"
Kaylee bit her bottom lip and then answered, "Not long after the gathering. I need to pack and convince my sister and her mate not to follow me to Wales."
Finn chuckled. "Good luck with that. Gina is protective of you, which means so is Fergus. But don't worry—I'll help where I can. Even if it means I'm losing the best part-time nanny in the world for my triplets."
Kaylee smiled at Finn. "There are a few people I know of who could help you."
"You and I will chat some more later, Kaylee. For now, we all need to rest tonight and get ready for the celebration tomorrow." He stood. "Unless you need me to leave you alone with your mate, Rhydian. You seem quite cozy in that chair together, aye?"
Rhydian glared, but Delaney laughed. "Maybe some other time. We need to check on our children and feed those wee rascals, too."
She stood, along with Rhydian. They both nodded at her, mentioning they'd talk soon, and left. Finn looked between her and Maelon and moved to the door. "I can leave you two alone a bit, aye?"
The burst of energy she'd received from the dragon's blood was fading. She simply didn't have the energy to deal with the dragon doctor right now. So she shook her head. "I'll talk to him on Snowridge. I need some time to prepare."
With that, she left, unaware of Maelon's gaze following her every movement as she left.
ChapterFifteen
The next evening, Kai tried not to hover. However, he kept remembering when Jane had fainted two days ago and then he needed to be near his mate to soothe man and beast.
Except as he tried to follow Jane into the bathroom, she stopped and placed a hand on his chest. "I think I can sit on the toilet by myself, Kai."
"It's the getting up again that I'm worried about."
She sighed and stroked his chest. Her touch helped to ease him a little. "The extra treatments are already helping. And Dr. Sid said I could go for an hour or so tonight without worry, as long as I use a wheelchair. And since this evening is historic, with so many dragon clans together to celebrate the Winter Solstice, I don't want to miss it." She stood on her tiptoes to kiss him before murmuring, "I'll tell you if I get too tired and need to leave."
His dragon grunted.I trust our mate. You should too.
Of course I trust her. But I'm just worried.
Jane just wants our support. Give it to her.
He cupped his mate's cheek. "Okay. But if you so much as sway or stumble, I'm taking you home, no questions asked."
She smiled at him. "Unless we're dancing, and then the stumbling will be because you have two left feet."
He frowned. "You're not going to dance."
Jane nipped his bottom lip. "Probably not. But just don't expect me to sit in a corner with you in front of me, scowling to keep everyone away. I won't be caged like that, Kai. And more importantly—I won't let you."
He sighed. "I know, Janey. I'm trying my best, but it's hard." He stroked her cheek. "I can't lose you."
She smiled at him. "And you won't, you bloody dragonman. I'm too stubborn to go easily." Her face softened. "I love you, Kai."
"I love you too, Janey."
"Good. So maybe now you won't be offended when I say if you come into this bathroom before I'm ready to come out, I will punch you in the bollocks."
