The Dragon's Dilemma (Lochguard Highland Dragons 1)

Fraser growled and tossed aside another weed. He hated waiting. Each day away from her only strengthened his resolve to win her back.

Yet they’d barely heard anything from the human doctors or the DDA about Holly’s future, let alone if she would be returning to Lochguard or not.

With a grunt, he yanked out the largest weed he could find and threw it against the back wall. As he watched the dirt fly every which way, he felt a little better. What he really needed was to drop a few boulders from the sky since destroying things always helped ease his tension, but Fraser was currently restricted to the clan’s lands. Finn was still working out details of Fraser illegally shifting inside a city.

Fraser glanced to Finn’s cottage and considered asking his cousin yet again if the DDA had ruled his shift a necessity of self-defense. However, before he could do more than stand up, his dragon spoke up. Finn wouldn’t keep that secret from us. To be honest, I don’t understand why we’re still here. I’m sure with Faye’s help, we could sneak into the hospital and see Holly.

Aye, and face Finn’s wrath. He’s still trying to smooth things over with the DDA. Until that happens, we’re a wanted dragon-shifter.

Then we fly at night. No one will see a black dragon against the night sky.

Fraser was tempted. For once, let’s be responsible. I don’t want to give the DDA any fodder to use against us.

His dragon huffed. I miss the old Fraser. He was adventurous and had more fun.

We’ll still have fun. But not until after everything is settled with Holly.

Just as his beast was about to reply, Finn’s voice drifted from the open kitchen window. “The DDA finally sent Holly’s medical status report.”

Fraser stilled. He didn’t want to give Finn any reason to halt his conversation.

Arabella’s voice answered, “Just tell me what it says, Finn. Patience is not a virtue I possess whilst pregnant.”

Fraser heard Finn kiss Arabella’s skin. His tone was soft as he answered, “She miscarried. They’re now asking me what to do next.”

Fraser closed his eyes and ran a hand through his hair. It couldn’t be true. He’d been so careful about retrieving Holly from the sky. But he must have screwed up and hurt his female somehow.

She might not want to be his female anymore. After all, Holly was alone and hurting because of him.

Maybe she’d had every right to dismiss him back at the hospital.

No. He refused to believe that. Even if Holly was upset about what had happened two weeks ago, he would find a way to make it right. And not just because she was his true mate. Fraser missed Holly’s wit and brains as much as having her heat snuggled up against him.

Truth be told, he was already half in love with her. Considering Fraser had never really felt that way about any female before, it was a big deal. There was no way he’d let Holly go without a fight.

> Arabella’s voice garnered Fraser’s attention. “You should let Holly decide what to do. I’m pretty sure Fraser would still want her, child or not.”

Fraser’s dragon roared. Of course we still want her. She is so much more than a way to increase the clan’s population. She is our future happiness.

Fraser was still thinking of how to reply to that when Finn’s voice floated through the air again. “I’ll talk with Fraser in a few days. That will give the lass some more time to spend with her father. And even though she miscarried two weeks ago, seeing Fraser might only heighten her grief or remind her of what she lost.”

Fraser’s heart skipped a beat. The mere thought of his presence saddening his female made his stomach churn.

Arabella answered her mate, “It’s a good thing Holly’s location is a secret. If Fraser knew she was in Inverness, he would’ve gone to talk with her by now.”

His dragons spoke up again. We need to find a way to go to Inverness. And before you say we should wait until the DDA gives approval, I’ll take control if I have to. Holly needs us.

Knowing what we know now, there’s no bloody way I’m going to wait around.

Fraser moved to stand, but his dragon added, Let’s make sure Finn and Ara don’t have any other information we need.

I thought you didn’t want to wait.

A few minutes might make all the difference.

As much as Fraser wanted to rush off, all he could hear was Fergus’s words over the years about finding out as much as you can before charging into battle. Fraser had never seen the necessity before, but clenching his fingers, he strained his ears.

Finn answered Arabella, “Aye. We’ll reveal Holly’s location in the main NHS hospital later. Although I must admit Fraser’s docile behavior is a bit worrying.”