The Dragon Guardian (Lochguard Highland Dragons 2)
“Fergus.”
He chuckled. “I guess I should give you a break after last night. That was a fairly long shower after supper.”
The memory of Fergus lightly brushing her breasts with a warm, soapy cloth came rushing back. He’d cleaned every inch of her body thoroughly. Especially as she’d stood over him as he licked between her thighs until she’d screamed.
Clearing her throat, Gina tried to put on a stern expression but failed. “I have to meet Arabella after lunch and you promised we’d be done by then. I somehow doubt that will happen if we take another shower or anything else that involves both of us naked.”
Fergus’s pupils remained slits for a few seconds before he sighed. “My dragon is pouting now. You’ll have to make it up to him later.”
She shook her head. “I’m not so sure giving in to a tantrum is the best idea.”
He brushed her cheek with the back of his fingers. “Finally, I have a female on my side. Together, we may yet tame my beast.”
“So? What’s this surprise?”
“Tenacious one, aren’t you?” She raised an eyebrow and he sighed. “All right, then. Finish your breakfast and we’ll get ready.” He placed a hand on her belly. “If the wee one cooperates, that is. Is our son giving you trouble?”
Fergus had called her boy their son several times, and each time it brought tears to her eyes. Not wanting to cry, she rubbed her eyes. “He wasn’t a fan of the first batch of pancakes, but everything should be good. My stubbornness alone should keep him in line. I want to find out my surprise.”
Fergus chuckled. “If stubbornness solved everything, then my family would be superheroes saving the world.”
“Speaking of your family, maybe we can see them again soon. I probably got off on the wrong foot with you mother by sneaking out like I did.”
The corner of his mouth ticked up. “If anything, my mum will be amused. She may frown or scold, but deep down, she loves when people take initiative. Even if it’s to avoid her.”
Gina tilted her head. “I’m really starting to wonder about your family.”
He twirled a strand of her hair. “When you’re ready, we’ll see them again, but not before. I’m sure you’ll grow to love them soon. Even Arabella couldn’t resist the MacKenzie brood’s charm.”
She took and squeezed his hand. “They mean a lot to you, which means I need to get to know them, too. Besides, I’m sure your mom has some interesting stories to tell. And Holly keeps sending me text messages asking if I’m okay. Maybe seeing me out and about will ease her nerves.”
He rubbed her stomach in slow circles. “You may be young, but you’ve become wise.”
She placed her hand on the side of her belly. “Sometimes life forces us to grow up quicker than we may like.”
He met her gaze. “I’m sorry for the circumstances that forced it, but I can’t be sorry because it brought you to me.”
She smiled. “That is pretty cheesy.” Fergus opened his mouth, but she beat him to it. “But I’m glad, too.”
After kissing the corner of her mouth, he murmured, “Now that’s settled, eat your breakfast. Or I may have to feed you myself.”
She pointed her fork at him. “Right, because you’re going to tie up a pregnant lady and force her to eat.”
He looked to her pancake and back to her face. “Don’t tempt me, lass. Because I may just do it.”
Rolling her eyes, Gina speared another bite of pancake on her fork. “If you’re threatening me when I’m this pregnant, I hate to see what you’re like when I’m not.”
Fergus’s eyes twinkled. “Then stay around and find out.”
She laughed. “We’ll see about that, Fergus MacKenzie.”
“Good.” He pointed toward her food. “Now, eat. The longer you resist, the less time we have for your surprise.”
She stuck out her tongue and added, “Yes, Mr. Guardian.”
Before Fergus could say anything, Gina stuffed her face with food. As she chewed, she pointed to her jaw and then gave a thumbs up. It took everything she had not to burst out laughing at Fergus’s sigh.
She only hoped that when they left their little bubble inside the house, the easiness and teasing would continue.