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Only For Her Dragon (Dragon Guard Series Book 6)(29)

By:Julia Mills


“Those are gorgeous, Charlie!” Kyra exclaimed.

“They truly are spectacular, Charlene.” Siobhan smiled.

“Thanks you guys. I guess somewhere down the line I have to learn how to use them, but for now just getting them in and out is good with me.”

“I am so proud of you, mo ghra’.” Aaron hugged her close, careful of her wings but needing to feel her in his arms.

“Syd’s gonna wanna see these, but I’d like to save that for another day. This magic stuff is exhausting.”

“Then let’s get them put away and you can rest while I talk to the guys. I heard Rian and the others come in a few minutes ago. I want to see what they found when they were out last night.” Aaron was worried about the dark circles he saw under her eyes and wanted to make sure she got all the rest she needed.

Charlie held his hands but did everything else herself. He heard her reciting his instructions in her mind and watched as her wings once again folded into her back. Then he helped her straighten her bra and pull his T-shirt back over her head.

“Aaron, if you don’t mind, I’m going to stay in here and translate some more of this text,” Siobhan called out as he took Charlie’s hand, steering her towards the door.

“Not at all, stay as long as you like. I heard Kyndel and Grace talking about sandwiches for lunch.” He laughed over his shoulder.

“I’m hanging out, too. There’s something familiar about Charlie’s magic and I’m gonna see if I can figure it out,” Kyra added.

“You got it, kiddo,” Aaron responded, closing the door as he and Charlie stepped into the hall.

“Sounds like a party out there,” Charlie laughed.

“Haven’t you figured out it’s always a party when the dragons are around?”

“I think I’ve heard that somewhere before.”

Turning the corner, he yelled, “Well, I’m damn glad y’all have made yourselves at home.”

“Oh, shut up and get the hell over here. These idiots are betting on England to beat Ireland,” Aidan yelled. “And I’ve already threatened death to anyone that looks at the score before it’s over.”

Before he could tell them that he was going to rest with Charlie, she tugged on his shirt and crooked her finger for him to lean down. “Let’s hang out down here,” she whispered.

“Are you sure?”

“Yep, sure am. Looks like too much fun to leave.”

Squeezing in beside Aidan and Grace, Aaron pulled Charlie onto his lap. Whistles and calls sounded around the room and he laughed aloud as his mate yelled, “Shut it up! We can’t hear the game over here.”

Everyone laughed and soon they were all cheering for one team or the other. The game ended and Ireland was victorious. Aidan jumped up and started singing the Irish National Anthem at the top of his lungs and horribly out of key. Pillows flew as most booed and hissed. As soon as he finished singing, Aidan yelled for everyone to pay up.

Aaron was laughing so hard he almost missed Rayne calling them all to the dining room. The table was covered with maps and aerial pictures of the mountain where they were sure the traitor was hiding. Brannoc started talking as soon all the Guardsmen were gathered round.

“We went back out and scouted the area between the industrial park and the mountain.” He pointed to the map. “Using the amulets Kyra gave us and our dragon magic, we were able to confirm that it’s protected by a white magic shielding spell. Nothing to worry about. Looks like young Earth witches are using the woods as a place to practice.”

“Good news,” Rayne commented, studying the maps.

“Definitely. We also found that the businesses housed there get all their deliveries tonight and tomorrow night. Based on that, I think we need to hold off. There’s no use expending more energy than necessary using cloaking spells if we don’t have to. Kellan was able to talk to the security guard, who’s also ex-military, and get the scoop. No one, not even security, works the other nights. It’s all on a system, so we’ll be good to go.”

“As bad as I want to get him, I think waiting is a good plan,” Rayne agreed.

“The traitor’s not going anywhere,” Kellan spoke, a rarity when there were more than two people around. “I found more fresh blood about an hour before we pulled out. He’s there, still hurt, and from the looks of the footprints, moving slowly and dragging a leg. With the cooler nights and the rain that’s coming, he’ll be stuck in his hidey-hole until we get there. His scent will be strong and he’ll be ours for the taking.”

Aaron was shocked. He’d never heard the reclusive Guardsman talk that much in all the years he’d known him. Aidan kicked him under the table before saying, “Stop staring. The man’s trying to come out of his shell.”

“No shit! Sorry. I was just shocked.”

“I could tell. You looked like you were catching flies,” his twin laughed.

“Brannoc and Lennox are going to prepare our strategy. Rian, Aaron, and Aidan do the mental tracking. The rest of you know what to do,” the Commander looked around the room. “Let’s have a good time. Get lots of rest. In two days we end this mess.”

All the Guardsmen cheered, but Aaron had other plans. Looking at his twin, he motioned for him to follow. As they walked out the front door, he called out to Charlie, “Aidan and I are gonna run some errands. You need anything?”

“Nope. I’m good. Hurry back.”

“Sure will. Love you.”

“Love you too.”

Now to plan the biggest day of our lives…so far.





CHAPTER TWELVE

Charlie had no idea where Aaron and Aidan were. They had missed lunch and now Kyndel and Sam were talking about what to make for dinner and the twins were still not back. To top it off, the jerk had somehow blocked her so she couldn’t listen in. Oh, she could talk to him through their bond, but she couldn’t eavesdrop, and her curiosity was about to get the best of her.

She’d asked Grace if she knew what was going on, but the attorney had said she had no idea and Charlie believed her. It seemed that the brothers were out on a secret mission and she was just going to have to wait. Something Dr. Gallagher did even worse than taking orders.

Making her way to the kitchen, she saw the ladies had decided on spaghetti, garlic bread, and salad for dinner. Using that as a ploy to talk to Aaron again and try to find out what he was doing, she called to him through their link. “The girls are making spaghetti for dinner. Are you close to the Town Square? Sam said there’s a great bakery there and I would love some chocolate cake.” She used the best ‘pleading tone’ she could muster; hoping to find out where he was….but he wouldn’t give anything away.

“Nope, not close to the bakery, but we can run by there on our way back. We shouldn’t be much longer. Anything else you need?”

Trying to sound nonchalant, she said, “That should do it. Unless you want to tell me where you are and what you’re doing?”

Laughing, Aaron’s only answer was, “It wouldn’t be a surprise if I told you. Love you, gotta go.”

She paced the kitchen floor until Sam told her to help or get out of the way.

“I’m sorry, dammit. I can’t stand that he’s keeping secrets. I know it’s nothing bad but it’s making me nuts.”

“Get used to it,” Kyndel laughed.

“For sure,” Grace added.

“Don’t worry, Aunt Charlie. Aaron and Aidan are with the Elders,” Sydney said, not even looking up from her coloring.

Charlie looked at the little girl with amazement. “How do you know that?”

Shrugging, she answered, “I don’t know. I can just tell you where they are. Aaron’s got his wall up so I can’t hear them and so does Aidan, but I know where they are.”

Figuring it was the best she was going to get, Charlie started making the salad, the only thing not being done. She’d chopped the last tomato when Aaron and Aidan came through the door, closely followed by four stately looking gentlemen she knew right away were dragons. Three of them looked maybe ten years older than her mate, but the last looked old enough to be her great grandfather.

The power that emanated from the men made the marking on her back tingle. Aaron started to speak, but was cut off by the tall man with gray at his temples. “I am Carrick, the Leader of the Golden Fire Clan of the Dragon Shifters. This is Riordan, Malachi, and Zachary. Also Elders of the clan, and we wanted to welcome you as our kin.”

She took his outstretched hands, amazed at the strength and power radiating from him. She then shook the hands of the other three, ending with Zachary, the oldest.

He hugged her and kissed her cheek. “I hope you’re ready for a lifetime with that kid.” Zachary pointed at Aaron and laughed aloud. The sound seemed to fill the whole house, making everyone in it laugh along.

Aaron made his way to her side, knelt on one knee, and held out a small, silver, velvet box. Before she could catch her breath, he began speaking, “I love you, Dr. Charlene Ailsa Gallagher, with all that I am. Would you please make me the happiest dragon shifter that has ever lived or will ever live and become my mate, my wife, my partner for all of this life and also in the Heavens?”