Origin (Scales N' Spells #1) - A.J. Sherwood Page 0,165
Reaching into it, she pulled out a simple gold circlet inlayed with sparkling diamonds and rubies and placed it into Alric’s hands.
His mate turned to him and Cameron gasped, hands coming up to reach for it only to pause. “Seriously?” he whispered.
“Part of the uniform that comes with the job,” Alric teased softly. He lifted one eyebrow in question, and Cameron dropped his hands back to his side, nodding. He was ready.
So very carefully, Alric laid the circlet on Cameron’s brow, the gold seeming to have been warmed by Alric’s hands.
“Perfect,” Alric said in a choked voice.
Cameron was done waiting. Snaking his hand around the back of Alric’s neck, he pulled his dragon in for a hard, demanding kiss. Cameron was vaguely aware of the laughter, cheering, and dragon roars around them, but all he cared about was Alric’s lips, his strong arm around his waist, and the joy overflowing in his heart. He was home.
The kiss broke off sooner than Cameron would have liked, but really, they didn’t need to put on a show in front of the entire clan. Grinning at Alric, Cameron rubbed his nose against his mate’s. “Love you, King Alric.”
“Love you, Consort Cameron,” Alric murmured against his lips.
Alric stepped away from Cameron so that they could stand side by side in front of the clan. Cameron threaded his fingers through Alric’s, smiling at the family members he was born with and the new family he’d acquired. He loved them both.
With leaps and the great flapping of wings, dragons launched themselves back into the air. They roared and sent up blasts of fire as they cut through the puffy white clouds, celebrating both their king and their new consort. The mages gathered close, hugging Cameron, Alric, Cassie, and Halmeoni.
Leaning back against Alric’s chest with his lover’s arms wrapped around him, Cameron watched his new family. Today was the beginning. Three new mages had been found. Alric had found his mate, and it was clear Cassie had found her mate in Sasha. God help the crazy dragon who laid claim to his Halmeoni.
But it was more than the discovery of the three mages. They were all members of the Noh Clan—the greatest seekers of all the mage clans. As Alric’s consort, Cameron was determined to put all his and his clan’s power into finding more mages. They weren’t just going to save the Fire Clan from extinction, he planned to save them all.
Da hast du dir schön was eingebrockt! – You’re in for it now!
Eure Majestät – Your Majesty
Hoheit – sire
Ich hatte keine Ahnung! – I didn’t know!
Ich liebe dich. – I love you.
Liebling – dear, love
Oh Scheiße - shit
Tut mir leid. – I apologize.
Verdammt – damn
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