Gregor winked. “It’s more fun this way.”
Bram cleared his throat and garnered his attention again. “I want to be kept informed of anything that happens. You’ll also continue meeting with Tristan for lessons. If you agree to these two points, in addition to not overtiring yourself, I’ll ask Kai to run the background check on Emily Davies and the social scientist she finds. Do we have a deal?”
“Fine, Bram. We have a deal. Just make sure the background check doesn’t take too long. We need the female’s help as soon as possible,” Cassidy stated.
“Kai will be as efficient as always. However, I won’t risk the clan by rushing things just because you asked. You’ll just have to live with that.” Cassidy nodded, and Bram looked to Gregor. “As for you, I need to talk with Finn. I assume you’re going to want to mate Sid and stay? Because there’s no bloody way I’m letting Lochguard take another of my clan members away.”
Gregor wanted to shout that Cassidy was already his, but since he hadn’t asked his dragonwoman yet, Gregor tapped his chin and said, “My staying depends on how Cassidy asks me to stay. I need something to make up for the grumpiness of your clan.”
“We’re not grumpy,” Bram growled out.
“I see you’re still in denial,” Gregor answered.
Cassidy jumped in. “Can we talk of matings later, Bram? Our plate is quite full as it is, what with the research, the frenzy, and my dragon.”
Bram met her eyes. “If Gregor can’t handle you, Sid, then I will always have your back.”
Gregor leaned forward. “Watch it, Bram. Clan leader or not, I’m about to challenge you over that remark.”
Cassidy stood up. “Let’s go, Gregor. The last thing we need right now is you and Bram fighting. There’s too much to do and I’m hungry.”
Gregor’s dragon perked up at that remark. Our mate should never be hungry.
I’m not going to bother responding to that.
You just did.
Ignoring his beast, he turned toward the door. “You’re saved by a hungry female, Bram. You may not be so lucky next time.”
Before Bram could reply, Cassidy tugged him out of Bram’s office and quickly out of the cottage. She frowned up at him. “Can you at least try not to rile him up?”
He shrugged. “I don’t see the point. It’s not like he’s going to send me away.”
Cassidy sighed. “Males.”
Her stomach rumbled and he said, “You can sigh and shake your head all you like, lass. But first, we need to get you some food.”
“We’ll get a takeaway from the main restaurant. That way we can work from home.”
“And keep a watch on your dragon in case she wakes up.”
Uncertainty flashed in Cassidy’s eyes. Gregor looked forward to the day when his female didn’t have to worry about something that should be as natural as breathing, such as her inner dragon.
Taking his hand, she answered, “Yes. I should probably contact Tristan as well. His tips were helpful, but I’m mature enough to ad
mit I need a lot more help.”
“I’ll help with anything you need, love. Just ask.”
“I will, Gregor. Believe me, I will.”
As she leaned against him, he wished he could snap his fingers and make everything easy from here on out. But fighting for what someone wanted was never easy. What Gregor wanted was to make the English dragonwoman his mate and watch their child grow inside her. With each passing day, he hoped to see happiness and light replace her pessimism and caution.
It was a dream worth fighting for.
He hoped Trahern’s contact would pull through. If the unknown substance had delayed side effects, Gregor may never have the chance to make Cassidy happy.
His dragon spoke up again. Has anyone contacted the Irish clan again? The child was attacked several weeks before Cassidy. We might have a better idea of what is to come, if anything.