"Oops."
Delaney laughed. "Don't worry, it'll still be mostly a surprise. I can't wait to see what you two come up with." She brushed some hair off Rian's forehead. "Are you sure you'll be okay for mine and Rhydian's honeymoon?"
Rian bobbed his head. "Between Auntie Lily's sweets and Osian's mam teaching us to make shepherd's pie, I'll be loads busy. It'll be fun."
She searched his eyes. "And make sure to share with your dragon, like you promised."
Rian’s pupils flashed. "I will. He doesn’t like all the people here, though. So it’s okay for me to be in charge. "
"Good." Even though it was probably embarrassing to the boy, she leaned over and kissed his cheek. "I love you, Rian."
"I love you, too, Auntie Laney."
Rian had said the words many times over, ever since his dragon had come out, but it still made her eyes a little wet. She never would replace her sister, but she hoped one day he'd see her as his second mother.
After a few more seconds to compose herself, she stood, said her goodbyes, and headed for Rhydian. Not only was she excited for the frenzy, the sooner she started, it meant the sooner she could see Rian again, too.
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Rhydian saw Delaney approach from the corner of his eye and decided right then and there that they'd mingled long enough.
Especially as her scent grew stronger and his dragon growled, Rhydian managed to disentangle himself from his latest conversation and closed the distance between them.
He kissed the side of her face and murmured, "We're going to leave now."
She snorted. "Someone's impatient."
As he stroked her lower back, the scent of her arousal grew stronger. He stated smugly, "I'm not the only one."
Her hand lightly caressed his back, each pass making his body heat up and his dragon more frantic.
His beast roared. Then leave this room and take her home. I want her. I need her. I've waited long enough.
Not wasting any more time, he maneuvered to take Delaney's good hand and pulled her out of the hall.
Everyone had to know where they were going, and thankfully no one tried to stop them.
His beast hissed. If anyone tries to delay us, I'm going to knock them unconscious. It's my turn to claim our female.
Rhydian ignored his dragon, saving his energy for when they claimed Delaney for the first time.
Because Rhydian was going to be in control when it happened.
Some of his thoughts must've leaked out because his dragon snarled. However, before he could say anything, Rhydian said, No. She's done well adjusting with the clan and living amongst dragon-shifters, but dealing with a dragon during a mate-claim frenzy shouldn't be her first memory of us together. I can prepare her so that you can take her any way you want.
Dragon halves generally took females harder and faster, which he expected Delaney to enjoy. However, he wanted to ensure she was used to Rhydian being inside her before any of the rougher play came out.
His beast hissed. One time only. Then it's my turn.
As long as you share.
Maybe. If she asks for you.
Rhydian would just have to ensure Delaney knew that request was available.
They rounded the corner and finally approached their quarters. After opening the door, he scooped Delaney into his arms. She squeaked, but her good hand instantly looped around his neck and played with the short hairs there as she lay the other on his chest. Even just her fingers dancing across his skin made his cock harder.
He managed to lay her on the bed and then shucked off his clothes.