Page 28 of You Will Crave Me
“I plan to serve you both and hope that your goals are always in alignment, Sire,” I said. Which was true. It was just easier on me if the two Kings I served weren’t at war.
“Well, I am quite satisfied with my lot in life now. As long as Ara doesn’t seek to take what’s mine, I don’t see any reason why we can’t share his most prized child,” Kendrick said, then he looked around my home. “This is pretty much what I’d expected. Tell me, why haven’t you moved into your new home?”
I had closed on my mansion on the border a week ago, but wasn’t ready to leave my condo just yet. I knew I would have to soon. “Just finalizing some things here, Sire. I have a new edict from Ara to obey. But I will move in shortly.”
“See that you do. My dragons must be close to me in order to serve me properly,” Kendrick said.
“If I may, Sire, why are you here?”
“I like to get out and experience all the fine things life has to offer. Staying cooped up in my castle was never my idea of living. Maybe when I’m much older, my opinion will change.” He shrugged. “And maybe not. Perhaps, it’s the wolf in me, but I love the fresh air.” He walked over to one of my leather chairs and took a seat, then gestured for the young dragon he came with to take a seat on the sofa, which he did. I walked closer, but didn’t sit down.
“And him, Sire?” I asked, pointing to the beautiful dragon with his milk chocolate skin, hazel eyes, plump lips, high cheekbones, and spectacular ass.
Kendrick chuckled. “Like him, do you?”
No doubt he could sense my desire, just like I could sense both of theirs. “I do, Sire. He is a feast for the eyes.”
“And a temptation to any cock, I know. He has come into his time and needs his Rite of Passage.This will be your first one, correct?”
I looked at Kendrick and nodded. “Yes, Sire.”
Kendrick nodded. “I thought as much. I wanted to personally deliver him to you. You will bring him into his powers and train him as he will be one of your guards. I will also be sending you one of my wolves to guard you. All of my Knights have a guard detail. Is this something you can manage?”
A test. I knew one when it came upon me. Between Ara’s edict and Kendrick’s commands, my plate was more than full. I nodded. “Yes, Sire.” I would be busy, but it wasn’t anything I didn’t think I could handle.
“Good to know.”
“Although, may I suggest just the dragon guard, my Liege, as I still will have Ivan with me.”
Kendrick shook his head. “As you so boldly told me before, Théoden, Ivan is Ara’s wolf sent to protect you. I must insist that you have adequate protection. Someone specially trained to do the job. I trust one of my own for this task. It is not up for negotiation.”
“I understand, Sire,” I said, not bothering to argue. I knew what was going on here. Kendrick was still competing with Ara over me. I guess it was nice to feel treasured.
“Oh, and this young dragon is terrified of the ritual. He’s heard that it hurts,” Kendrick said with a mischievous smile.
“Did he hear that from you, my Liege?”
He laughed. “Maybe. But I also told him the pain is a part of the power and pleasure. I’m sure you can put him at ease.” He looked at me, his gorgeous silver eyes roaming over my body from head to toe, and I sensed his desire spike. “So, did you also grow stronger? What about your offspring?”
“Yes, my Liege, and we are all immune to both venoms and my sons can now conjure fire. My grandsons are immune to fire, and the venom of wolves sicken them, but doesn’t kill them. I also possess a bit of wolf venom,” I informed him.
He nodded and pursed his full lips, making me want to kiss them. “I’m sure that made Ara’s day.”
“He was pleased, Sire.”
“He owes me.”
“I spared your life that day so I could get an increase in power. I alone chose to serve you as well as my Father to keep the alliance between you and him in tact. He owes you nothing, my King,” I reminded Kendrick, who had the upper hand that fateful night.
Kendrick smirked, then gave me a slow nod. “I interrupted something you had with him, right?”
“It’s nothing, Sire.”
“He’s not here, so what? Was it phone sex?” He smiled.
I scoffed. “Like I said, it was nothing, Sire.”
Kendrick snickered and he looked even sexier. I didn’t know if it was because I was linked to him now, but I did find myself desiring him.Was this a dragon thing?
