The Dragon Guardian (Lochguard Highland Dragons 2)

She sensed there was something he wasn’t telling her. But her baby kicked, garnering her attention.

Okay, little one. Thanks for reminding me of what’s important. Gina needed to figure out her future. Dealing with the MacKenzies and sorting out their secrets would have to wait.

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Fergus snatched one of the spare plaids tucked into the wall of Lochguard’s main landing area and wrapped it around his body. Once he finished, he headed toward Finn’s cottage.

His dragon paced at the back of his mind. Finn had better agree or I will challenge him.

Finn will do all he can. But not even he will do something to endanger the clan. That’s the best we can hope for.

His beast snarled. Why are you so calm? Even now, she rides with your brother. Until she is our mate and living in our cottage, the others might try to take her.

Your desire to claim the lass will scare her off.

But I want her.

Aye, I know. But let’s try my way first.

His dragon sniffed. You’re one to talk. You fucked up pretty badly back near the loch.

Because of you. If you would just bloody calm down, I could think properly.

I would say it was your own hidden desire, but you’d deny it. I’ll just say this—if I don’t see any progress in the next few days, I’ll try it my way.

Taking a deep breath, Fergus merely shook his head. It won’t come to that.

I see someone’s confidence has returned.

Ignoring his dragon, Fergus picked up his pace.

Clenching and unclenching his fingers, he was impatient to put his plan in motion. If Finn agreed, Fergus might have enough time to win over the lass before the bairn arrived.

Of course, his dragon’s need to fuck Gina continued to course through his body. At this rate, he’d meet Finn with a hard cock.

Since telling his beast to stop would fall on deaf ears, Fergus imagined some of the older dragonwomen in bikinis, and his dick softened again. Good. He’d keep the images handy for the next time he saw Gina. They might help him better manage his dragon’s desire.

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He approached the two-story cottage with overgrown shrubs in front of it. Knocking on Finn’s door, he schooled his face into a neutral expression.

The scarred face of Arabella MacLeod, Finn’s pregnant mate, greeted him. After scrutinizing him a second, she stepped to the side and motioned with a hand. “Finn’s waiting for you.”

Fergus nodded. “Aye, I expect he is.” Arabella said nothing as he rushed past, but her eyes were full of questions.

Finn opened the door to his study just as Fergus approached. His cousin’s amber eyes were hard, which never boded well. “Get your arse in here, Fergus MacKenzie. I had to reschedule our meeting with both Bram and the human soldier and let me tell you, neither were happy about it.”

Finn retreated into the room and Fergus followed, shutting the door behind him. “You didn’t tell them about the human female, did you?”

“No, of course not.” The irritation eased a fraction from Finn’s eyes. “Fraser texted to say the lass is better now.”

Fergus let out a sigh of relief. “I’m glad. I didn’t like seeing her in pain.”

Finn steepled his fingers in front of him. “I imagine not. But let’s cut to the chase, cousin. I need more details than the fact Gina is carrying a dragon-shifter’s child and is in hiding. I can understand wanting to be cautious over the phone, but if I’m to decide the lass’s future, I need a lot more information.”

Fergus’s dragon growled, but he ignored his beast. “The lass’s name is Gina MacDonald. She’s American and on the run to keep her child. The first time I met her, she mentioned Clan BroadBay.”

“Fuck,” Finn muttered. “I hope the father isn’t from BroadBay.”