Craved by the Dragon (Stonefire Dragons 8)

He should scream yes, he'd love to go back to only having one dragon inside his head.

But as Black and Blue waited to see what he'd say, he couldn't imagine picking between the two of them, let alone banishing one of them from existence.

Brenna's voice garnered his attention again. "I thought so. You're attached to both of them, aren't you?"

"I have no bloody idea why, but yes."

"Then you need to pass the interview with the DDA inspector. Please tell me that you're ready."

He spoke to his beasts. What do you think? In order to keep both of you, we need to pass the test. Can you work together to shift?

Black rose his head taller. I'm ready to try.

Blue nodded his head a few times. Me, too.

Then let's try quickly before the real test.

Killian quickly kissed Brenna. "Step back. I'm going to attempt my first full shift."

She gave him a quick kiss and moved to stand next to Tristan, at the edge of the space.

Retreating to the back of his mind, he watched his dragons. Black said, I'm going to start. Once we start changing forms, focus on bringing out your head. That part I can't do.

Black imagined their wings sprouting from their back, arms and legs changing into limbs with talons, and their nose elongating into a black snout. Probably because Black was in control, their main dragon hide color was also black.

Even though Black had finished his shift, Blue struggled. Only a tiny, blue bud emerged from their neck.

Killian had never had to deal with this before, but he murmured, Grow long before imagining your head as it is now.

Blue growled, and slowly, a long, blue column emerged from their neck. It took another minute for a snout, ears, and eyes to take shape from the top.

As soon as Killian stood in his dragon form, complete with two dragon heads, Brenna rushed up to them. Both beasts lowered their heads so she could scratch behind an ear each.

Brenna grinned. "You did it!"

Killian spoke to his dragons. Great job, both of you.

Both beasts merely hummed in contentment, leaning more into Brenna's scratches.

Blue was the first to lightly butt his head against Brenna's shoulder. She kissed the dragon's snout. "Nice to meet you, too." She then turned to Black and repeated the gesture. "And it's a been a while since we've last seen each other."

The two heads moved to gently wrap around Brenna and hold her close. She laughed and returned the embrace.

If Killian hadn't been in love with her before, he was now. Not only had she never given up on him, but she also accepted him as he was. He'd never find another female with the same kindness, bravery, and cleverness. It was high time to make their mating a true mating.

Blue spoke up. Then make sure she stays.

Yes, Black said. We love her too.

Right, then let's make sure to pass the interview with the DDA. Then I'll ask Brenna on our first proper date.

Black grunted. And sex. I want sex.

As long as she wants it, too, and Blue can find a way to distract himself, we'll see.

Blue paused a second before saying, It might not be that bad. I love Brenna. That should include kisses and such too.

Killian had had suspicions that Blue was slowly becoming more mature with each accomplishment. Okay, then prove you can shift back without a problem. I have a few things to say to Brenna before our interview.