Page 58 of Sanctuary with a Dragon
I thought of the Bear Clan Lodge, focused hard, then opened my eyes and slumped in relief.
We were there.
So were Alaric and Alpha Riggs.
Several things happened at once.
Baby Alanna squealed in delight, Elandor vanished into Alaric, Alaric pulled me into a bone-crushing hug, and both the woman and Alpha Riggs froze, staring at each other in shock.
“Woman, you are going to be the death of me,” Alaric growled in my ear. “My dragon snatched out of me in the middle of the night. You, going places I can’t follow, into who knowswhatdanger...” He only seemed to be picking up steam as he continued. “I need to tie you to me. That way whenever andwhereveryou go, you’ll take me with you, and I can protect you.”
I ignored the frozen pair and looked down at my mate, still trapped in his arms. “I think it has to be Elandor with me in the dreamscape. Sorry, Alaric.”
I smiled softly and patted his shoulder, which didn’t soothe him one bit. He grumbled under his breath and hugged me tighter.
I spoke over his shoulder. “Alpha Riggs, this is?—”
“Piper Winstead,” the woman said hoarsely.
“Piper Winstead. The baby is her niece, Alanna. She’s on the run from the baby’s father. Could she… stay for a bit?”
I looked between them, frowning at their odd behavior.
What was happening here?
Mates,Elandor whispered weakly.
My gaze dropped to Alaric’s chest, though I knew that wasn’t where Elandor truly was.Are you okay?
I am, my treasure. Our adventures have tired me. I’ll be all right after I rest.
I closed my eyes, guilt prickling.I’m so sorry. I keep forgetting you and Alaric are still recovering.
It’s all right,he murmured.All will be well.
His voice was faint, and worry twisted in my stomach, but I turned my attention back to the others.
Riggs and Piper were talking quietly now.
“There’s a room near mine,” he said. “It’s large enough for you and Alanna.”
“No offense, but I don’t know you. I’d feel safer near Elandor and?—”
“Everly,” I supplied.
“Elandor and Everly,” she finished.
Riggs hesitated, his eyes glowing bright ice blue, then nodded. “There’s a suite on that end too. I’ll ask Everly to show you.”
“The one to the right of us?” I asked, and he nodded.
“Yeah, we can do that.”
“Thank you, Everly,” he said quietly. “I’ll see you all tomorrow.”
He left quickly, and I exchanged a look with Alaric.
Riggs had been in pain. Deep, aching pain.
