Chapter Twenty-Eight
Kaitlyn
“Any luck?”
She put her phone down and sighed. “Not yet, no. But someone will agree eventually, I’m sure of it. They won’t be the right fit, but they’ll go.”
Aric pulled her close. “I’m glad I found my right fit.”
“Oooh, the cheese is strong in this one.” She pinched one of his cheeks, something she knew he hated.
“Stop that,” he shook his head to dislodge her grip.
She giggled and slipped into his arms, allowing him to lift her free of the ground. They were in their shared quarters—formerly her room—and they could just as easily go lie on the bed, but this was nice too. She felt safe in his arms.
“Speaking of right fits, how is this one?” Aric set her back on her feet, walked over to his bag, and pulled out a long, slender box.
“What’s this?” she asked warily as he presented it to her.
“It’s for you. To help keep Rokk and Pyne and any other dragon from bothering you, among other things.”
She flipped the top open.
“Oh, Aric.” The whisper was the most she could manage as the beauty of the necklace contained within stared back at her.
Silver links led to a pendant. In the center of it was what could only be one of his scales, so tiny it was barely bigger than one of her fingernails. Tiny diamonds surrounded it, absorbing the hue of his scale and turning the crystal a wonderful shade of cobalt blue.
“It’s stunning,” she said once her voice returned.
“Among my people it is customary for a male to gift a part of him to his mate. It will keep us linked forever, and also keep away any pesky other dragons who think they can make a move on you.”
She laughed. “Good luck. I’ve got what I want.”
Aric lifted her and spun her around, planting kiss after kiss on her mouth. “I’ve never been happier than I am now,” he said sincerely. “I love you, Kaitlyn Harver.”
“I love you, Aric the dragon.” She let him carry her weight while she put the necklace on. It fit perfectly. “Now, take me to the bed,” she ordered. “Then remove everything from me except for this necklace.
“With pleasure,” he purred, moving to obey her commands.
Kaitlyn felt the cool weight of the jewelry on her neck, not bothering to hide the smile it brought to her face. Everything felt complete now, like the last, final missing piece had just clicked into place.
This is how her life was always meant to be, and she gave thanks to whoever or whatever was watching over her for bringing Aric into her life.
Then she turned her attention back to him, and certain other actions that needed doing.
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