Sanctuary, Texas: My Dragon Masters Part 26

"The new brother." I repeated absent-mindedly. "Issa said?" I flicked my gaze up to hers. "What do you mean?"

"Issa is a powerful seer. She came to you because of your sorrow. It pulls at her. But she wanted me to tell you not to be sad. Your family will be whole. The baby you carry now will be the bridge to link the four of you together stronger than ever."

I touched my stomach and took a deep breath. "She's just a-"

"A little girl?" The woman laughed.

"Yes, but she's nearly as powerful as our current Oracle, Arlea. Even though Astrid is being trained to take the position next as Oracle, Issa will most likely also be trained to take that position in the house when she comes of age."

The conversation was interrupted when Issa reappeared around the corner trailed by the Pixie named Seely I'd met last time I'd been down here.

"Diana, my little friend says you need a lock picked."

"Yes, Mikjall is bound with dragon-steel cuffs. I can't break them."

The pixie shook her ocean-blue hair and opened the white door. "You should come with me. I'm not really in the mood to get melted."

"Of course." I stood from the bench and thanked Issa and her aunt before following Seely into the white room, rightly named for its bright white carpet, walls, and white bedding. Well, it was white before we had put Mikjall on the bed. Now it had smudges of dirt and blood all over it.

"The guys had to choose the white room," Seely muttered, taking in the vision ahead of us. She shook her head and cautiously approached the bed.

I stepped ahead of her. "Mikjall, this is Seely. She can help with the chains."

He turned his head and I winced at the purple bruises covering half his face. I wanted to heal him. To stop the pain I knew he was in. But the dragon-steel hindered magick.

"Thank you."

"Wow, you look just like them," she said, stopping in mid-stride. "Even with the bruises, no one would mistake you for being anything other than Miles' and Eli's son."

"I wouldn't know," he mumbled. "I barely got a look at them."

"He has your nose, though," she added, catching my gaze and winking.

The tiny compliment warmed my heart. I knew Mikjall didn't resemble me at all. He was all Miles or Eli. But it still made me feel good to hear the words.

"It's more likely he has Diana's stubbornness," Miles' voice rumbled from the doorway.

"And her heart," added Eli.

I turned, surprised to see both of them.

"The storm has pa.s.sed, my love," Miles said, walking to my side.

"For now," Eli said, going to the other side of the bed. He sat at the foot and sighed. "Seely, can you break the locks?"

"You know it," the pixie answered. She waved her hand over the cuffs, dropping some sparkling powder inside the lock. The tumblers clicked and the cuffs opened, falling to the bed. She did the same with the collar and a second later it too fell away from Mikjall's neck.

His eyes flashed orange and he moaned as his magick surged through his body. He pushed the bonds away and they hit the floor with a heavy thud.

Seely backed away from the bed.

"Thank you," he said, holding out his hand.

The pixie placed her small hand in his and smiled. "Anytime." She looked over at Miles. "Everything good topside?"

"Yes, ma'am," Miles answered.

"I'll let you have some privacy then." She backed away quickly and slipped out the door.

I turned back to Mikjall, not surprised to see him sitting up and trying to get off the bed. His bruises were fading already. In an hour or two there wouldn't be any trace of them left.

I reached forward to touch his face, but stopped myself. He wasn't a child. The last thing he wanted was some strange woman hovering over him.

He looked up at me, his brown eyes filled with emotions that made my heart hurt for him.

"I know you want to make up for lost time, but I had a good life. I had a good mother and father. I'm glad I got to meet you three, but you're not my parents and I need to grieve for my wife. I would very much just like to be alone."

I bit my lip and took a deep breath to ward off another avalanche of tears. Instead, I nodded and took Miles' hand in mine.

Miles squeezed it and motioned for Eli to leave. The three of us exited the white room without another word. Eli closed the door behind us and I leaned into Miles' chest, m.u.f.fling my sobs against his thick sweater. His arms encircled me and lifted me from the floor.

CHAPTER FORTY-FOUR.

DIANA.

I took a deep breath of Miles' scent and snuggled closer. We were stretched out together on his bed upstairs. Eli lay behind me, his hand resting on my hip.

"I'm sorry." The apology wasn't enough, but it was a start. I had acted rashly and endangered so many people. Children. Families. This town was my husbands' world now. They cared for them as they had when we lived in Orin. I understood that now.

"We know, Love," Miles murmured.

I rolled to my back and took one of each of their hands and placed them on my abdomen. "I'm so thankful to be with you both again. We have a chance to start over. This home that you've made is good. I think both of our sons will learn to love it in time." I hoped Mikjall would eventually find peace. I knew the pain of losing a spouse, and he had no chance of ever being reunited with his, unlike me.

Eli lifted his head and stared down at me quizzically. "Both?"

Miles hand tensed beneath mine. "How can you know so quickly?"

"A little birdie told me," I answered, stroking his hand gently with my thumb.

The tension melted from both of them and they buried their faces against my neck, both kissing up the sides of my neck to my temples.

"Issa?" Eli asked.

"How did you know?" I laughed, wrapping a hand around each of their heads, pulling them closer.

"She always knows when babies are coming," Eli answered, a chuckle rolling up from his chest.

They shook free from my grasp and Miles moved, laying his head over my abdomen. "She said it was a boy?"

"Yes. Are you pleased?"

He kissed my stomach and looked up, catching my gaze. "More than you could ever know. So much has happened. We have a son we never knew existed. We have you back in our arms where you belong. And now you tell us we have another son on the way."

"Love, we couldn't be happier," Eli added. "The town's safe for now. Xerxes failed. Rose boxed six more Djinn. And we have everything we've dreamed of having for a thousand years."

"I love you both so much."

"We wouldn't have it any other way," said Miles, leaning forward to capture my mouth in a pa.s.sionate kiss. His tongue plunged deep and he slipped his hands beneath the hem of my shirt, sliding them up to fondle my b.r.e.a.s.t.s.

Eli's hands moved lower and I gasped for a breath when I felt his lips trailing kisses up my thigh toward my core. My body tightened under their touch, and that familiar ache began to thrum between my legs.

Ecstasy was on its way, and I needed it.

We were together and starting fresh. For now, I couldn't ask for anything more.

I hope you enjoyed MY DRAGON MASTERS!

MY ETERNAL WARRIOR, the next book in Sanctuary, Texas will be released in June 2015.

Thank you for spending time with me in my world. I hope you will continue to visit.

XOXO.

Krystal Shannan.

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Other Books by Krystal Shannan.

Sanctuary, Texas Series, in order...

My Viking Vampire.

My Dragon Masters My Eternal Soldier (June 2015).

Somewhere, TX Series, in order...

To Save A Mate.

To Love A Mate (June 2015).

Vegas Mates Series, in order...

Chasing Sam.

Saving Margaret Waking Sarah Taking Nicole.

Unwrapping Tess MacLaughlin Family Series, in order...

Trevor Caiden Harvey.

Lizzy Stand Alone t.i.tles A Very Russian Christmas.

Just Right Morgan's Match.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR.

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Krystal Shannan goes to sleep every night dreaming of mythical realms with werewolves, vampires, fae, and dragons. Occasional a fabulous, completely human story slips into the mix, but powers and abilities usually crop up without fail, twisting reality into whatever her mind can conceive.

As a child, her parents encouraged her interests in Ancient Greek and Roman mythology and all things historical and magickal. As an adult, the interests only grew. She is a child of Neverland and refuses to ever stop believing in fairies. She is guilty of indulging in and being a Buffy the Vampire Slayer groupie as well as an Angel fan. For those of you unfamiliar with the world of Joss Whedon, you are missing out!

She also makes sure to watch as many action and adventure movies as possible. The more exciting the better. Yippee-Ki-Yay..... If you don't know the end of that phrase, then you probably don't like the same movies.

She enjoys reading romance in all genres, but especially paranormal. Her favorite book is ACHERON by Sherrilyn Kenyon. But really, if it has a 'Happily Ever After', she's on board!

Krystal writes stories full of action, snark, magick, and heart-felt emotion. If you are looking for leisurely-paced sweet romance, her books are probably not for you. However, for those looking for a magickal ride, filled with adventure, pa.s.sion, and just a hint of humor. Welcome home.

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