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ancient dragon?” Ivan answered.

“I wouldn’t call her ancient to her face,” Flora advised. She looked up at the stars above their heads. “She might be out there listening.”

“If she’s that old, no wonder she has such amazing senses. I’m going to practice pushing mine farther,” Caleb said.

Elise slipped her arms around his neck as Ivan moved away from them and shifted into his dragon. “You know, we will finally have the house to ourselves. I suspect Karros will be staying with Zara for a few days even though the threat has gone.”

“You’re right.” He looked down at her as Aiden and Flora climbed onto Ivan’s back. “I can’t wait to spend some time alone with you. Just you and me. For the rest of our lives.”

“And our children.” She tilted her head up and he kissed her lips.

“Lots of children,” he murmured.

“I rode on the back of a dragon.” She chuckled as he made a face. “Sorry, it just hit me.”

“Am I going to have to get jealous?” he teased.

“Never. A bear shifter is the man for me.” She clasped his hands as they turned to Ivan. “But he is impressive.”

“I can show you impressive,” Caleb told her as they hurried toward Ivan.

“Yes, please,” she teased.

Ivan stamped his foot impatiently and Caleb caught hold of Elise as the ground shook beneath them.

As Caleb helped Elise onto Ivan’s back, he smiled to himself, a wave of love sweeping over him as his heart swelled. In one incredible journey, he’d found his mate and finally put the pieces of his past together.

Whatever came next, he’d be okay, because his mate was by his side. Along with his family.

They were truly blessed.

Chapter Thirty-One – Elise

“Good morning.” Caleb stroked her shoulder before pressing his lips to her skin.

She shivered and turned to face him, cupping her hands around his face. “Good morning.”

Caleb inched up the bed, his lips seeking hers and she sighed, content to be with him here in this moment. So what if she had all his family coming for a late lunch today?

She swallowed hard and pulled away from him, but he slid his arm around her waist and pulled her close. “There’s plenty of time to get everything ready.” He brushed her hair back from her face. “Let’s just enjoy each other. The rest can wait.”

He slipped his hand under the sheet and cupped her breast, his thumb brushing against her nipple created tension in her body. As if she weren’t tense enough. Maybe he was right, she could spare some time for the love of her life.

“I guess I can give you five minutes of my time.”

He chuckled. “Wow, so generous. You are spoiling me.”

“Don’t get used to it.” She wagged her finger at him.

“I’ll temper my expectations,” he purred as he nuzzled her neck, his hands stroking her skin, moving lower, much lower.

“Oh.” She closed her eyes as he stroked her mound and then pushed a finger inside her. “Maybe I could make it seven minutes.”

He laughed, a deep rumble in his chest she couldn’t resist. “A whole seven minutes.”

“And the timer already started.”

He caught her in his arms and turned her onto her back. “I can see why you are such an amazing chef. Such attention to detail.”

“A good chef also knows what tastes good.” She kissed his neck as she stroked her fingers over his chest. “Good food is about igniting all the senses. Taste, touch, smell.”

“You smell delicious.” He nestled his body between her thighs and reached down between their bodies, guiding himself inside her.

“And you feel divine.” She tensed around him as he thrust into her.

Caleb lowered his head and captured her mouth with his lips as she wrapped her legs around him, urging him to take her. As her arousal peaked, she forgot all about her busy schedule. If he asked her to, she’d stay here with him for the whole day.

Elise traced the contours of his body, she could never get enough of him, his toned muscles under sun-bronzed skin made her mouth water. She kissed his chest, her tongue curling around his nipple and he inhaled sharply, his breath hissing through his teeth.

She closed her mouth over the taut bud and sucked hard, her teeth grazing his skin and he growled, reminding her of his other side, of his uniqueness.

He thrust into her harder, his breathing ragged as he moved in and out, his skin grazing her skin as they raced toward their orgasm.

He came first, fisting the pillow as he