It had plans for both Bree and Riggs.
And who was I to interfere with any future involving Excalibur…
35
Bree
As we ate breakfast, I marveled at just how busy Riggs’s mind really was.
With every moment that went by, our connection grew. And his thoughts were jumping around like dust in a windstorm.
That he now remembered his son filled me with joy, as it did him. He kept sending me images from Mykal’s early childhood. The little Dragon’s shrieks of delight as his foretalons clung to his father’s tail were nothing short of wonderful and filled my heart to overflowing.
I didn’t know that’s how Dragons taught their children to fly.
It’s the only safe way to do it,Riggs stated.Mykal was a natural. He picked it up right away.His tone sobered.Why can’t I remember the rest?
It will come,I said.Give it time.
His thoughts flickered, and then refocused on the sword.
It is yours, not mine,I stated.
Damaged as I am, I cannot wield it. The Empire needs a Champion who is whole.
Frustration surged through me.The sword might help me to shift, but when you picked it up on the plateau—it is so clearly meant for you.
Fate, and that blasted sword, are confused. I am not destined to do anything more than eat. And, apparently, mate you. Those things I can do.I intended to push the issue, but then he looked up from his breakfast tray to offer a lop-sided smile. And my entire world lit right up, wiping the questions clear.
Sid sat beside him. He looked from me to Riggs, and back again. Then he exhaled, and said, “Perhaps rearranging room assignments would be an idea?”
Adilyn raised a brow, and her fork paused on the way to her mouth.
“I think there has been a slight alteration in world order,” the Anisau continued.
The Faerie’s brow wrinkled as she looked from him, to me, and then to Riggs. Then her eyes widened. “Ooh-la-la,” she said.
Nar glanced between us, but he looked a bit confused. “If there’s a problem, they can room with us. We only ever use one bed.”
Leah’s eyes lit right up. “What a great idea.”
“I don’t think that will be happening,” Riggs stated easily. “I think a simple exchange of my pack for Adilyn’s log will suffice.”
The Selkie’s face fell. “You guys are no fun.”
“We are all kinds of fun. Just not the type you prefer,” Riggs responded.
They never give up,I sent to him.
His eyes twinkled at me.They find you as irresistible as I do.
It’s not my ass Leah stares at.
He choked on his mouthful of eggs, and Sid rather unhelpfully pounded him on the back.
I stifled a giggle.Good thing you’re Dragon sized, or that would pulverize a rib.
Riggs gasped for breath and waved the big guy off.Think it might have done that anyway.
