“I know, and I know we’ll still be on Grandfather Dragon’s territory, but…”
Tommy leaned in kissing her gently. “I have contacts on the outside. We won’t be as alone as you’ve been while you’ve been out gallivanting around the world.”
Livi moved her head back. “I have not been gallivanting.”
“And I haven’t been sitting here twiddling my thumbs.” Turning her away from him, he slapped her on the ass hard. “Now go get changed.” Tommy smiled at her as she headed down to the women’s area.
“You alright with this?” Peter asked.
Tommy kept his gaze on Livi until she disappeared. “Yes. And no I don’t want you for back-up. I need you here to watch over Mari Beven.”
“She’s surrounded by Beven security, besides being a Dragon shifter and half Ancient. I’d rather have your back.”
Tommy’s gaze narrowed as he met Peter’s. “You’ve seen how fast they can take her down. You’re the highest ranking security officer after me. I’d rather have you here to keep an eye on the Dragon Hunters and Mari Beven. If another sneaks onto Alston, or the attack comes, Dad, Lord Drake, Lord Rhys and all eligible high ranking warriors will be called in and will be busy defending. Livi loves Mari. If anything happened to her or her baby, Livi would never forgive herself. I cannot have my mate lose another person she loves. It hit her hard when Sophia Roven died, I will not have her going through such sadness again,” he said as they headed toward the men’s changing chambers.
* * * *
“Remember Tommy, it could be a trap,” Galen said.
“I know, Dad, and we’re prepared for one,” Tommy replied, meeting his Dad’s gaze as Galen’s hand rested on his shoulder. “We’re not pups anymore; we’re grown warriors who can take care of ourselves.”
“Olivia will still be on Grandfather Dragon’s land, so you need to keep an eye on her if you’re threatened. I talked with Mari Beven about this, so listen closely. You are bonded to each other. If there is an immediate threat to your life, Olivia can draw upon her Dragon powers. From what Mari says, it can be devastating to those around, and I don’t need to tell you, do not draw undo attention to Other Kin.”
Tommy smiled. “I’ll try not to put myself into a life threatening situation.”
“I’m serious.”
“Me too, have you seen Livi when she’s pissed? Pissed and emotionally compromised—thank you, but no.”
“Hey, you ready?” Livi called out. “Hey Galen, don’t worry, I’ll watch his butt for you.” She smiled.
“I’m sure, Olivia, just be careful and don’t forget to report in.”
“I know, Dad. Oh and I reassigned Peter,” Tommy said as he took Livi’s hand and headed for his truck.
“I know he told me,” Galen said.
Opening the door, Tommy helped Livi in before shutting it and walking around to the driver’s side. “Ready?” he asked glancing over at her has he turned the key.
“Yep.”
* * * *
Tommy smiled as Livi glanced around the small cottage. “It’s clean.”
“Yeah, but small.”
“How big do you want it? We’re here for the weekend, to get away from your parents. At least it has a king size bed,” he chuckled, knowing everything they said was being recorded by the Dragon Hunters. After making sure no video equipment existed, and only audio, he laid down on the bed, his head on a stack of pillows, motioning to her with his hand. “Come here, baby.” Their cover was as a couple of lovers from Alston just getting away for the weekend. On a Dragon Hunter camp ground. Everyone in Alston knew they were here. Alston’s security forces were very adept at keeping track of all enemies in the vicinity. Although the Dragon Hunters had no clue, Alston’s inhabitants are all Other Kin. They never had a problem with them until about twenty years ago when the Darkness attacked Alston going after Mari Beven, and she went full Dragon on him to save her mate, the Coven Leader of the Vampires on Alston. The sound barrier that encompasses Alston couldn’t keep out all of the fighting noises, especially Mari’s Dragon roar.
“I want to go explore.”
“I want you naked and in this bed.”
“Really?” Livi smiled as she slowly started lifting her shirt.
“Nice and slow baby, strip for me,” he said, his voice husky
Livi smiled when his hand went down, pressing against the top of his jeans. “Are you hard for me?” She giggled when he groaned. “Take him out, Tommy, and play with him while I strip for you.”