The Dragon Warrior (Lochguard Highland Dragons 4)

Arabella rolled her eyes. “Ignore him. If I ever want to take a long nap, then we need to deal with the threats.” Arabella motioned toward the laptop in front of her. “I never pegged the Knights as intelligent, but it appears as if they’ve learned not to post their content on the dark areas of the internet. I haven’t found anything there to help us.”

Grant spoke up. “We’re investigating a few things nearby. If my people find nothing, then we might all be able to relax a little.”

Holly Anderson, the human female mated to Fraser, sighed. “I hope so. I’m tired of people taking away our happy memories.”

Fraser rubbed his mate’s back. “I know, honey. I’m tempted to go on holiday for our child’s birth just so we can enjoy it.”

Lorna frowned. “You’re not going anywhere. I want all my grandchildren born here. I’m getting on and don’t want to fly long distances, especially if I have to carry Ross around.”

Ross patted his belly. “You’re the reason I’ve gained a stone since our mating.”

Lorna tsked. “We can discuss how it’s your own fault later. Arabella needs to finish talking so she can get some sleep.”

All eyes turned toward Arabella. Grant couldn’t be the only one to see the circles under the lass’s eyes.

His dragon said, We need to capture the traitors from the clan before the birth of our child. I don’t want Faye to be forced to work when she should be sleeping.

Give it a rest. We haven’t even kissed Faye yet.

Arabella’s voice filled the room and garnered Grant’s attention. “There’s not much else to share. I’ve put out some feelers, but until any of my fellow, er, computer experts get back to me, it’s up to you lot to protect us.”

Finn nodded. “Then you’ve done all you can do for now, love.” Finn looked to Grant and then Faye. “Let’s have a word in the hall.”

Finn reluctantly handed over one of his sons to Lorna and exited the room. Grant and Faye followed. Once they were alone, Finn kept his voice low as he said, “The reason I wanted you two back is because while Cooper is improving, I don’t think he’s ready to handle a possible attack. I’m entrusting you two with the leadership of the clan until it’s absolutely necessary for me to resume command. Ara is putting up a strong front, but she needs me. Is you two working together going to be a problem? I know you weren’t on the best terms recently.”

Sometimes Grant forgot how observant Finn could be. “Aye, we’ll be fine. We’ve been working together well the last few days.”

Finn raised his brows. “And I trust you can keep from snogging each other until this is over?”

Faye blinked. “What?”

“Don’t play daft with me, Faye,” Finn replied. “I know you two are true mates and I’m happy, I really am. But it needs to wait until this is over. Can you do it?”

“I should be offended at your implication,” Grant stated. “But what is between Faye and me is our business. Even so, we’ve kept our heads so far. I doubt a pending threat is going to suddenly make us want to shag in some corner.”

“Grant,” Faye scolded.

He shrugged. “The truth expedites things.”

She rolled her eyes. “I swear I’m surrounded by males who love to irritate me.”

“Aye, and we can team up to give you a bigger dose later,” Finn said. “For the moment, I’m entrusting the clan’s safety to you. I know you’ll do well.”

With a wave, Finn went back into the room to his mate and children.

Grant turned toward Faye. “Don’t worry. If Finn becomes my kin, then I have some ideas about how to retaliate.”

Faye placed a hand over her heart. “Is Grant McFarland showing his playful side? I might have a heart attack.”

He ignored the fact Faye hadn’t protested about his becoming Finn’s kin and replied, “There is much about me I only show to those I trust and care about. However, if you’re going to tease me about it, I can remain growly and a closed book.”

Faye leaned against his chest. “You do that and this will be the last time I do this.”

She stood on her tiptoes and kissed his jaw. The light brush of her lips against his skin sent a wave of heat through his body. What he wouldn’t give for half an hour alone with Faye.

His dragon growled. We need more than half an hour.

Not the frenzy, dragon. I merely want to taste between her thighs.