Fated Destiny: The Last Dragon King (Book 4)

~ Chapter Six ~ Tea in the Courtyard!

When we got back to our suite from the party, Dexter walked over to the table full of gifts for him, so I quickly went into the bathroom to freshen up and to change into a night gown. When I walked back into the bedroom Dexter was sitting on the edge of the bed holding a beautiful king’s crown.

“That’s beautiful, where did you get it?” I asked with a smile walking up to him.

            “It’s a gift from my father.” He said still smiling at the gift and my eyes went wide with surprise because his father is dead and the dead doesn’t normally give gifts, at least not physical gifts.

           “Was it…?” I started to ask him if it was his father’s, but he cut me off and nodded.

           “His? Yes, and before him, my grandfathers, and before him my father’s grandfathers.” He said and I smiled trying to think of how old the crown actually is.

           “That would make it Ancient, at least seven hundred and fifty years old. A family heirloom.” I said and he nodded and smiled at me again.

            A few minutes later a text message alert came from his phone, and he sat the crown down beside him on the bed and took his phone out of his pocket. So many thoughts were going through my head. I wanted to ask him about the thing that was troubling me most but instead I stood in front of him and picked up the crown from beside him. I looked at the crown and smiled before placing it on his head. I was thinking to myself how amazing he is and how he's going to make an amazing King.

           “You’re going to be an amazing King. I have no doubt you are going to make your father, grandfather, and great grandfather very proud.” I finally said then tilted his head upwards and kissed him softly and he smiled then looked back down at the message on his phone and frowned then turned his phone around so I could read the text message.

           ‘Happy Birthday Dexter. I love you and miss you so much. I can’t wait until we are reunited as King and Queen. Yours Truly, Adaline.’ The text message said, and I almost instantly blew my top.

It was still his birthday night and although I wanted to curse Adaline out, I remained calm and kissed him again. I felt I needed to remind him that I was his mate. I quickly deepened the kiss putting as much love and passion into it as I could. When the kiss became intense, Dexter pulled away and I felt the disconnect almost instantly until I looked into his red eyes and realized it wasn’t Dexter it was Thomas staring back at me looking deeply into my eyes.

           “I’m yours and only yours. You don’t have anything to worry about. You don’t need to be afraid or even rush. We’re not doing this tonight, okay?” Thomas said and I nodded feeling shameful of what I had just done. Being honest with myself I had just tried to seduce my mate, but I knew we couldn’t do anything. So, I took a step back and walked over to my side of the bed and laid down facing the wall feeling ashamed.

Dexter didn’t move for a few minutes, but he did finally stand to his feet and walked over to his side of the bed and climbed in. When I felt his body close to mine and his arms pulled me gently back into his hold, I smiled and, in that moment, I understood what the mate bond meant. It meant never having to feel ashamed for loving your mate as much as I loved Dexter.

“You have nothing to worry about, you are my Queen and I choose you. You can doubt a lot of things, but you will never have to doubt my love for you. I love you Angel.” He whispered softly in my ear, then he kissed my neck, and that kiss made my body react in a way that I had never felt. When my body relaxed against his and I felt our heartbeat sync I smiled and closed my eyes, feeling his heat and love radiate through my body, I fell asleep.

The next morning, I woke up to an empty bed and I frowned then looked around the room but Dexter was nowhere to be found so I sat up and was about to climb out of the bed but the suite door opened and Dexter walked in with a tray of food.

“What time is it?” I asked and he smiled.

“A little after 11:00 am.” He said and I looked at him then at the alarm clock beside the bed. It was 11:05 am and I was still in bed.

“Oh, my goddess, I overslept.” I said then tried to climb out of the bed, but Dexter stopped me.

“Where are you going beautiful? Your breakfast is right here, and we need to talk.” He said and I looked at him, but his expression wasn’t telling me anything.

“Okay.” I finally said and he place the bedside table over my lap, and I smiled.

“Angel, I know you are worried about a few things, but you really shouldn’t be. If my mother a beta wolf was able to conceive me a trihybrid, then when the time comes you will be able to conceive one also.” He said then sat down beside me.

“I’m confident, I will not be the last dragon king.” He said and smiled.

I wasn’t sure how to respond to him, so I only smiled and removed the cover from my breakfast and smiled at the meal in front of me. I had a spinach omelet with cheese and bacon, red potatoes, grits, and a butter croissant with a glass of fresh pressed apple juice.

“Are you eating with me? I asked and he smiled.

“I ate a little while ago, you were still asleep. I had something to take care of this morning and I will be away for a bit. I will be home by lunch time. Enjoy your breakfast my love. I will see you later.” He said and leaned in close to me to kiss my lips softly.

“Okay, I will see you later.” I said and he smiled then left our suite.

A few minutes later there was a knock on my door, and I yelled for whoever it was to come in. When the door opened, I was surprised to see Amir with Amie in her arms and Hope with Colt in her arms.

           “You’re finally awake, are you feeling, okay? You never sleep this long.” Amir asked looking at me with concern.

           “I feel fine. I just sleep so much better now wrapped in Dexter’s warmth. It seems his body heat has gotten much warmer since yesterday and I just melt in his arms.” I said and Amir smiled.

           “How does it feel knowing that Dexter is your mate? Are you excited sis? I heard some of his people talking about you being unable to conceive an heir to the throne. I know that may be bothering you, not to mention, the text message Adaline sent Dexter last night. I overheard Dexter telling Cyir and Christian this morning.” Amir said with a sad smile.

           “I’m okay, Thomas and I and Dexter and I, talked about it. I am excited that we know with certainty now that we are mates. I heard his people talking last night also and it bothered me but Thomas told me that we are destined to be together and that the Moon Goddess and Gods to be owes him and my wolf an heir so that means Dexter and I will have one.” I said to Amir and Baby Colt started to whine a little, so she handed me Amie and grabbed Colt from Hope’s arms and started to feed him.

           Baby Amie is so small, and Baby Colt is too but they are both so cute. Amie is a beautiful mixture of Amir and our mother, while Colt honestly looks like Cyir, even more than baby Jameson did when he was this small. I can’t believe they are already six months old, and they are so active even at this age. I smiled when Amie opened her eyes and stared at me with her beautiful honey-colored eyes then she smiled, and my heart melted.

           “He’s good now and all yours Hope.” Amir said handing baby Colt back to her and sitting on my bed.

           “Your wolf, how does Thomas know that they owe your wolf an heir?” Amir asked looking at me and I hunched my shoulders but smiled.

           “I don’t know but he told me her name is going to Annabelle. He said they were assigned to us almost a millennium ago. They were mates then and they will once again be mates. He misses her, I can tell by the way he talks about her.” I said and Amir nodded and smile.

           “So, sis, Christopher asked us to come check on you. All the guys went into town to meet with a CIA agent regarding Daniel’s trial. They should be back before lunch. Colton told me that he and Christian were only going for support. Dexter’s trial preparations start in a couple days and since we all have had some kind of interaction with both Daniel and Adaline any one of us can be called to be a witness. Christian is doing his best to eliminate all of us as witnesses, but he can’t make any promises.” Amir said and I nodded.

           “I heard what Dexter’s people said yesterday about Daniel and Adaline telling them Dexter was dead and that Adaline would be their future Queen. How do you feel about that, Angel?” Hope asked me and my eyes started to water a little.

           “I’m not happy about it and the text she sent him last night made me want to call and curse her out, but I didn’t want to ruin his birthday. I have a question though. Sis, has Colton’s wolf ever stopped you from trying to go further intimately with him?” I said looking at Amir and she raised her eyebrow.

           “No… umm what do you mean by intimately? Did you try to seduce Dexter last night?” Amir said looking at me with wide eyes and I hung my head low but nodded yes.

           “Well, I only tried to deepen a kiss that I started. I only wanted to remind him that I was his mate after reading Adaline’s text. But Thomas took over and told me we weren’t doing anything last night.” I said and Amir smiled then chuckled.

           “Mom was telling Imani, Lydia, and me about Dexter’s wolf. She said he’s an Ancient Beta and they don’t play by the rules we play by. She said Thomas is not going to mark you or even touch you intimately until your wolf arrives. So, don’t expect any slip ups sis. But I’m surprised that you at least tried.” Amir said and I smiled.

           “I was worried, but he told me I had nothing to worry about and that I didn’t need to be afraid or rush us.” I said and Hope and Amir both smiled and nodded their heads.

           A few minutes later, Amir got quiet, and her eyes clouded over. When her eyes became normal again, she smiled.

           “That was Imani, she said mom wants us ladies to join her for tea in the courtyard. They are heading there now. Sis you should put on something decent.” Amir said and I nodded then climbed out of bed and put on my sweatsuit.

After I was dressed, we all walked out to the courtyard to meet mom and our sister in laws. As soon as we walked up mom smiled.

           “There are my other beautiful girls. It’s nice to see you awake, my sweet Angel.” My mother said with a smirk and all my sister’s laughed.

           “His body heat is twice as addicting now.” I said and mom raised her eyebrow at me.

           “Angel!” My mother called my name in a way only a mother could.

           “We didn’t do anything, mom, and it wasn’t from my lack of trying. Thomas put me in my place.” I said and she smiled.

           “Are you ready to be intimate with Dexter? Imani asked and I looked at her then at my mom and shook my head.

           “No, not really. I was just feeling a little insecure after what some of his people were saying at the party and after I saw the text message from Adaline. I have to admit though, his touch makes my body feel a way I have never felt and there is always a warmth under my hand when I touch him or on my skin when he touches me” I said, and Lydia smiled.

           “That’s the mate bond. All of that will intensify after your wolf comes. It will feel like a spark instead of heat and your hormones and body is going to annoy you at times by how it reacts to his scent or voice, presence, pretty much everything.” Lydia said and Amir and Imani nodded while my mom laughed at us.