So? You still want to do it. You know as well as I that we can have fun with him and then forget him. There’s no true mate pull.
Since when? You’ve been panting after Aaron since we met him.
He’s a fine male. What’s not to like? Besides, him not being our true mate means you have options. Most importantly, you won’t be forced to have a child and give up your place.
She remembered Aaron’s muscled back as he did push-ups. She’d peeked at his arse, too, and had no doubt the round globes were as firm as the rest of him.
Her dragon snorted. I’m sure he’s firm everywhere when he looks at us, too.
Dick jokes are below you.
Considering I can’t remember the last time we’ve seen one hard and jutting out from a trim body, I’ll do whatever it takes to get you to think about them. Not just freestanding, but in your mouth, your pussy, and maybe even your arse.
Her dragon then imagined Aaron over them, his intense brown eyes full of heat.
She shivered and pushed the picture away. I think you’re just trying to get me to agree to making Aaron’s jaw drop in lieu of jumping him. Her beast sat silently, and Teagan mentally sighed. Fine, but if I agree to dressing to the nines, then you promise not to flash images of him naked when we’re in his presence.
Maybe, maybe not. It depends on your effort. But you can’t deny that a little sex would help you relax and release tension before the challenge.
Sex with our Stonefire liaison is a bad idea, as I’ve said many times before.
But why? If we pay attention to any males on Glenlough, the others will talk and plan. Hugh may even think you’ll be stepping down. A foreigner is our only chance for some nonbinding fun.
Teagan sighed. We can tease him and drive him mad, but no sex.
What about a kiss?
The image of Aaron kissing her neck as his light beard rustled against her skin sent a shiver through her body. Her dragon chuckled, but Teagan ignored her. Rather than argue about how far we’re going before we even figure out how to surprise him is pointless. If you want to have some fun, then help me. It’s been a while since I had to make anyone’s jaw drop. At least when it didn’t involve me kicking them in the balls.
Her beast chuckled. It was fun seeing Hugh go down holding himself during the trials.
He tried to cop a feel. He deserved it.
Of course he did. But we should be a little nicer to Aaron. Despite his smiles and tendency to rile us up, I sense he’s hurting inside. Maybe hold off punching or kicking him until he really upsets you.
Wait, what are you talking about?
Nothing. Just focus on getting ready for the celebration. Maybe you’ll discover the rest yourself.
Teagan shook her head and jogged the remaining distance to her cottage. She missed her dragon’s straightforwardness, which had seemed to disappear when it came to anything related to Aaron Caruso. Maybe once he returned to Stonefire, her beast would act normal again.
That wouldn’t happen for quite some time, so Teagan focused on the evening ahead. Everyone would have questions, and she would have to make time for them. If she were lucky, she might not have to spend much time in Aaron’s presence anyway.
Chapter Five
As Aaron strode toward Glenlough’s castle slash great hall, he was grateful for the warmer than normal summer temperatures.
Formal celebrations required dragon-shifters to wear traditional-style clothing. The strip of fabric across his chest was attached to the kilt-like skirt wrapped around his hips. Since he wore Stonefire’s dark red color, he stuck out amongst the sea of hunter green outfits. While the females had a bit more variety to the hues of green, the males all wore a single dark green color. And as he passed the Glenlough clan members, they studied him. Not with disgust or fear, but rather curiosity.
To be fair, it could be a lot worse.
Yet as he took in the observers, one face never appeared.
He hadn’t spotted Teagan.
Not that he should be seeking her out. But she was a familiar face and one that would help him find his footing in the Irish clan.
His dragon spoke up. We’ll find her. I think you’re as eager as me to see her in her traditional garb.