Chapter 165

David

Morning once again came, too early for David’s liking. He would have been content to spend the day wrapped in his mate’s arms, enjoying the aftermath of their lovemaking from the night before. No matter how many times he was with her, it only seemed to make him desire her more.

He has secretly hoped to wisk her away for some private time on the shower but a swift knock the door shattered that dream. Instead David prepared to roll away from Stormy and get to his feet.

Before he could move, she immediately wrapped herself around him and buried her nose against his neck. “Good morning to you, too.” He whispered as he held her close.

David released her and she waved her hand preforming the cleansing and dressing spell. David noticed she had created jeans that showed off his rear and a top that made his biceps look huge. She winked at him and ran her hand across his bottom seductively.

“No fair,” he said huskily. “You know I have to answer the door now.”

Stormy winked at him and nodded her head. She bit her lip seductively before she gave him a wicked smile. David chuckled and made his way to the door.

“I'm sorry to disturb your majesty but the council has asked to see you. The Regent says it is important. He is in the dinning room.” The guard said sheepishly.

“Thank you.” David said. He turned to see that Dean, Damian and Drew were already rolling from the bed and onto their feet. He noticed Stormy had also dressed them, so that their best features were showcased. He knew that meant she was feeling a bit cheeky.

David put his hand on her hip and pulled her to him as they walked. “Tonight, I’m going to do bad things to you.” David whispered. He heard Dean snicker from behind him and he knew the Kindred were right behind him.

When they entered the dining hall, David was a bit surprised to find Argus and Angie sitting together laughing like old friends. There was a familiarity that filled the room, and David knew that there was more to their relationship than it seemed.

David sat down at the head of the table in his usual spot, but before Stormy could join him, Damian snagged her around the waist and pulled her against him. He scooped her into his arms and dropped into his chair, before placing her into his lap. David shot him a playfully dirty look but didn't say anything.

Stormy began to look back and forth between Argus and Angie. Spill it she finally signed. She leaned back into Damian’s arms and waited for them to explain.

Angie shrugged and Argus cleared his throat. “I guess now that my identity is out, there's no reason to keep any more secrets. As some of you know, Angie and I do know each other. She was my mate Davina's trainer before the last war. She helped us hone our magic and battle skills. Like Stormy, Davina was a secret magic user. Because I was her mate, I also received some of her power. I was able to cast protective shields. I lost the power, when I lost her.” Argus said as he nervously kept glancing at the baby carriage, that David had just noticed. It held the sleeping baby dragon next to him at the table.

“Before the war, it was just King Fineze, Davina and me. Davina could feel in her heart that she had another mate, but she didn't know who he was. The Frost queen cast a spell to confuse the Frost king, Caius, and convince him that she was his true mate. During the war Davina and I were both severely injured. Stormy came to us in one of her incarnations and saved our life. She broke the spell and Caius accepted Davina as his mate.” Argus glanced around the room. David gave him a nod to continue.

“At first, The Frost King remained with his people to help them transition to proper subjects of the realm. But after Davina’s clutch turned, the guilt he felt for injuring her and costing us our children, became so great he would not allow himself to live in the palace. It's why so few people remember him. Davina would visit him in the Frost lands, but he never forgave himself. When his son Daniel was born, and Davina passed, it drove him mad. King Fineze raised the boy and claimed him.” Argus said and suddenly all the pieces in David’s head began to click together. Daniel had tried to tell him that Golden dragon’s don't produce Frost dragons, but he hadn’t understood.

As he thought back on the conversation he had with his brother, he had a feeling that Daniel may have known about his father, but he still didn’t have all the facts. He seemed too angry and ready to embrace the Frost queen. David felt like there were so many things he did not understand.

“What happened to the Frost king? And what do you know of the Frost queen” David asked.

“The Frost king, my friend Caius, is alive. I had a cave retreat built for him. I visit him occasionally when you think I'm off seeing family. For a long time the Frost queen was secured in stone. Unfortunately enough time has passed that she is free again. I believe she is the one who turned young prince Daniel against his mate. She uses the name Mara. As the dark celestial twin to Stormy, their destinies seem to be tied together.” Argus said.

“It's worse than you might imagine, Argus. Mara has corrupted the elves, and now she has a entire shadow army at her back. The invaders that were defeated were just the beginning. We have a limited amount of time before she attacks.” Angie said with a frown.

“What do you need from me?” Argus asked. His eyes one again glanced over to the tiny Green dragon. A look of helpless and fear passed over his face. David’s heart broke for his worried friend.