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we can determine if we are a good match or not.
Rhaegar didn t miss the hopeful expression in Leif s eyes. From Blake s scowl, he
hadn t either.
The group remained silent as servants laid out platters of food. Rhaegar watched
Vien prepare Gabe s plate before making his own. Viell added even more food to Gabe s
collection. Rhaegar watched for a moment, fascinated to see if the wolf shifter could truly
consume that much.
 Do you need me to make your plate for you? Kylen asked Farro.
 No. I m just going to pine over your obvious neglect. Farro fluttered his lashes at
Kylen.
Rhaegar almost choked on his steak.
Kylen shook his head at his mate s antics.  Blake, I know you ve seen Korl in person
and probably know his scent. I appreciate your assistance in the matter.
 Of course, that s why we re here. Leif and I want to bring an end to this. Do you
need him back alive? Blake asked. His eyes lit with fervor.
Rhaegar decided if Blake were a dragon he d be spitting flame right now.
 Do what you have to in order to stop him. I would like to study his research, but if
you can t stop him any other way, I won t hold his death against you. Understand?
Kylen s intense gaze would ve put another shifter off, but Blake appeared unfazed.
 Of course, your majesty. I d be happy to help. Blake hummed softly as he piled
another steak onto his plate.
 I can scout around and see if I can find him also. Rhaegar disliked the idea of Leif
and Blake heading into possible danger alone. They might not be bonded mates, but they
were connected. If he lost his he might never meet another pair who fit him so well.
 I will provide additional soldiers to help you both. I appreciate you two coming to
lend your assistance. If there is anything you need, please don t be afraid to ask. Rhaegar,
I d prefer you stay here, Kylen announced.
 No offense, your majesty, but I believe Leif and Blake are my mates. I d prefer to
follow them. I need to guard them against danger.
Kylen paused with his fork midway to his mouth.  They are both your mates?
 As sure as I can be without sex. Sex for a dragon was the final determination. If he
bit them during intercourse and they formed a soul bond, then he would know.
 That sounds like a great excuse to get us in your bed. Blake scowled.
Leif grinned.  Yes, it does.
Chapter Six
He d been unable to convince his mates to let him drag them to his room.
Apparently, they weren t convinced enough to let Rhaegar do a little sexual
experimentation. He might ve been more worried if he didn t know they planned to stick
around for at least a few more weeks. Now that he d found them, his inner dragon was
fine with waiting to bond. As long as neither of them were put in immediate danger,
Rhaegar s dragon was fine with the current status of their relationship.
Rhaegar examined the coronation yard with an eye toward security. Unfortunately,
castle walls surrounded the stone area, leaving many places a killer could hide. They
would need a couple of dragons circling overhead to keep an eye out for archers. If they
lost the Fae King in his first public event, they might never reach a peace accord again.
 This is an assassin s paradise, Rhaegar grumbled.
 I hope we at least get some mates out of this headache. Hart eyed the room with
trepidation. Hart had joined Rhaegar as soon as he left the Fae King s table.
Rhaegar hadn t broken the news to his friend yet about Leif and Blake. Since they
hadn t bonded, he couldn t claim they were his mates even if his inner dragon grumbled
and huffed. If anyone else tried to lure them away, Rhaegar would kill them even if they
were only teasing.
 You ll have access to the entire fae population. If you don t find a mate here, we ll
have to start examining other realms. Rhaegar didn t particularly want his dragon
friends to leave this world, but he also didn t want them to have to be alone.
Hart froze.  You found someone, didn t you?
 Why do you say that?
 Because you said  you , not  us .
Damn.
 I found two possible mates. He wouldn t claim they were more at least not in
public until they d bonded.
 Rhaegar, that s fabulous. Hart hugged him.
A low, mean growl had them breaking apart. Blake stood beside Leif. His eyes had
turned entirely gold, and Leif s fingers were curled into claws instead of hands. He d
never seen anything sexier in his life.
 Step back, he whispered to Hart.
Hart took several steps away from Rhaegar.
 Who is this? Leif asked. Rhaegar could see the bird peering at him, the cold
predator evaluating his worth.
Leif might be slightly smaller than Blake, but Rhaegar wouldn t classify him as less
dangerous.
 This is a member of my clutch Hart. He s helping me with security.
 I bet he is, Blake growled.
Rhaegar let his dragon to the surface. He wouldn t act guilty when he d done
nothing wrong.  As we don t know each other yet and aren t truly bonded, I ll overlook
your lack of trust.
 How kind of you, Blake sneered.
 I ve got something to do. Hart rushed away, but Rhaegar didn t turn to watch
him leave. He refused to look away from the two men who had him so enthralled.
The urge to touch both men rode him hard. His fingers trembled. Centuries of
searching and now he had finally found what he d been looking for. From the cautious [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]