Transforming Snowridge (Stonefire Dragons Universe 2) - Page 28

The hardest part had been putting aside her fear over what had happened to her sister. She only hoped that Rhydian's words, about him having several clans as allies while her sister had been almost alone, would prove true. Especially if they did go through the frenzy and she birthed a half dragon-shifter child. Because once that happened, she'd never leave Snowridge.

Not that she thought she could do so even without that kind of tie, either. This was where Rian belonged, which meant she did, too.

A knock on the door made her heart jump. It should be Rhydian. To help calm herself, Delaney smoothed her hair and clothes.

Each step she took toward the door made her palms sweat. Why, she had no idea. She'd made her decision.

And yet, the words meant she'd be living with the sexy, romantic, intelligent dragon leader soon, once he finished his important task.

However, being around him but not kissing him until his important task was completed would be the hardest part.

You can keep it in your pants, Delaney. Taking a deep breath, she opened the door.

And promptly let out said breath at Rhydian's tall, lean form standing in front of her.

He'd always been in trousers and a button-up top since she'd arrived, but today he wore jeans and T-shirt. The casual clothing suited him better, not to mention it revealed his muscled biceps and defined forearms, as well as the edges of his dragon tattoo.

The dark lines and edges made her want to lean over and trace the design with her tongue.

Aye, dragon-shifters were too sexy for their own good.

Delaney must've said it out loud because Rhydian chuckled and said, "Is this yet another power you think we have over humans? That we can make our bodies attractive and drool-worthy?"

"I'm not drooling," she muttered.

"If eyes could drool, yours would be."

She raised an eyebrow. "I'm sure I could make you do the same if I wanted to."

His pupils flashed, and the humor in his gaze was instantly replaced with heat. "Shall we set a time for you to try?"

A small voice inside her head warned that she was entering dangerous territory, but Delaney ignored it. She was going to be this man's wife soon, after all. If she couldn't tease and be herself, then who could she do it with? "How about the first night, once we're mated?"

His pupils changed again. "So you're going to be my mate?"

"I don't see why not? I mean, it works best for Rian."

He growled. "If that's your only reason to saying yes, then I'll rescind my offer."

The stubborn part of her wanted to dig in and say okay, fine, then he could take it back. However, she couldn't let that part of her personality overrule everything in her life. There was more than just her to think about now. "It's not just for Rian's sake. It's for me, too."

He relaxed. "Good, that's the answer I need." He put out a hand. "Then, mate-to-be, shall we talk with Gwen? The sooner everything is finalized, the sooner you can stay with her and start your dragon-shifter training."

She placed her hand in his, the usual spark traveling up her arm at the contact. "What training? As in self-defense?"

He tightened his grip on her hand and guided her down the hall. "For that, I'll have Carys or Eira help you. No, Gwen will help with your clan education. If you want to fit in here and feel accepted, you'll have to learn rather fast, I'm afraid."

"Learn what, exactly? Because if I have to memorize hundreds of names in a matter of days, we might have a problem."

Rhydian shook his head. "Nothing so superficial. However, there are certain clan policies and rules that everyone knows and you'll need to learn, especially since you're not part of the sacrifice program and didn't receive that education from the Department of Dragon Affairs."

She tilted her head. "I had no idea they did that. Little is known of the sacrifice program in Ireland since it hasn't ever been implemented in my lifetime."

"I don't know about other places, but in the UK, sacrifices usually have weeks of lessons and homework. Gwen is probably the best person to help you, apart from me, since she's the only other one I know of for sure who has been involved with a human."

Delaney had forgotten about Rhydian's former girlfriend, from so many years ago, who had also been human.

Not that she was jealous. However, Lily had hinted about it ending badly. And Delaney wanted to know a little bit about it all while she had the chance. "What happened to you and your human?"

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