Page 40 of Fire in Cabin 27
“What did you end up ordering, or do I even need to ask?”
I grinned, having been a bit naughty when I ordered. “Pretty pink princess stuff for our Kalliope and you know, flying lizards for Kael.”
That got me tickled. “You take that back. We’re not flying lizards.”
Through our bond our babies woke, and the connection filled with gurgles and giggles. “You woke the kids.”
“Did not, you did.”
“Now we sound like kids,” I rolled my eyes.
“Takes one to know one.”
“Dragon, are you hearing this nonsense from your human?” I tattled on Kyson.
Aye, and yours as well.
“Ha-ha,” Kyson pointed at me. “Busted!”
“Come on, silly mate, we woke the kids.” Who knew those words would ever come from my mouth? But they have and now Kyson and I sat in the nest next to our babies and fawned over them. “Daddy and Papa can’t wait to meet you both. We’ll play and Papa will take you flying and we’ll hug you until you sayno more.”
“Daddy is right. We can’t wait to meet you. We love you both so much,” Kyson choked up. “You mean the world to us.” Happy feelings poured through the bond.
“Will we be able to communicate with them like we do with each other, through our bond, I mean?”
“Yes, just as we are now.”
“Maybe not this winter but next, do you think we could take a couple of days and bring them to meet Brighton? I’d love to show them where Daddy and Papa first met and fell in love.”
“Juni, I think that’s a wonderful idea. Come on, they need to rest so they can meet the world soon and I need to put the finishing touches on their dressers and the bassinette. I figured you’d want that in our room for the first couple of months.”
“Yes, please and thank you. The laundry is done so I’m gonna nap with them.” Kyson kissed me and covered us up.
“You go right on ahead, darlin’. I love you all.” Contented gurgles came through our bond.
“We love you too, Papa.” Snuggled up with my babies I remembered mom’s words,get all the rest you can now because once those eggs hatch your life will be a whirlwind of feedings at ungodly hours and lots of diaper changes.Naptime it was until Kyson woke me up for dinner.
“Darlin’, dinner is ready. You know I hate eating alone.” My once surly loner-turned loving mate had insisted we always eat together. Gotta say, I do enjoy that as well. Long gone were the days of ordering in, vegging out in front of the tv while shoveling Chinese food straight from the container into my mouth.
Those days I’m happy to have behind me.
The table was set for two, candles included, the lights dimmed low. “My, my, Mr. Cinders, if I didn’t know any better I’d think you were trying to get into my pants,” I batted my lashes like the southern Belle I’d just ruined an accent for. Flirting I could do, accents, not so much.
“Maybe I am and, maybe I am,” he winked. “Have a seat and I’ll serve you.”
This was a nice change. Generally, we cooked dinner together, which I looked forward to each night. But being served by a handsome man I’d never turn down, especially when it was my very own dragon.
“I don’t know what I did to deserve this wonderful meal but thank you.”
“Kind of my version of a date which we were long overdue for. How do you feel about taking to the skies with us afterward?”
“I’d love that, but what about the eggs? I won’t leave them alone.” I was firm on that and I’d not budge.
“Don’t worry, darlin’, I feel the same way. Mom and Dad are gonna come watch them so we can get out of the house for a bit.”
I should’ve known protective Papa wouldn’t leave our babies unattended. “A night ride does sound wonderful.”
“Even though summer is about to hit, it’ll still be too cool for you up there so bundle up, my Queen, and let’s head out.”
