I take a breath of relief when we exit the cafeteria. Things were getting a bit stiff in there with how everyone in the clan was following our conversation. “This way” I say to him leading him to a spot in the nearby trees that I like. “I’m sorry we had to leave the cafeteria. Dragons can here almost anything from the blood rushing in your veins to the wings of a hummingbird in the distance.” I add

I like the idea of getting our mate alone. Now you’re starting to follow my request.

I roll my eyes at my beast. “Is everything alright?” he ask. He must have caught...