Chapter 20

David

The next morning, David was thrilled to awaken with Stormy still in his arms. She was cuddled against him sleeping sweetly with her head on his chest. He didn’t know how much time he had with her before Angie appeared and dragged her away, so he was determined to enjoy every moment. He found contentment in watching her sleep as they lay together.

Stormy was just starting to stir when Argus popped his head into the room to check on him. The second his guard’s eyes fell on Stormy he gave the king a huge smile and a thumbs up. David kissed Stormy on the head as she snuggled closer to his chest. “Argus can you send word to Daniel that I would like him to join ME for breakfast.” David whispered but emphasized the word me, so his friend would know not to tell his brother about Stormy’s return.

David knew that Argus was no fool. He was a Green dragon, known for knowledge and wisdom. He had a keen eye, and David doubted very highly that he missed the fact that Stormy seemed to enjoy David’s company more than Daniel’s. Argus was by nature very discreet, but very little happened in the castle, that he didn't know about. Just as David was sure, that Argus knew he had gone to bed alone.

Stormy rolled over after he spoke and looked up adoring him. David softly traced her face with his fingers before dropping his head down to kiss her. She immediately ran her fingers into his hair and pulled him into the kiss. It quickly turned from a simple good morning into a passionate heat as his tongue explored every inch of her mouth. She clung to him as he kissed her with wild abandonment.

A loud growl from his stomach made him drop his hands that he was preparing to let roam over her body. His face turned red at the interruption and he dropped his face into her shoulder. He could feel her laughing as she patted him softly.

He sighed and pulled back so he could see her smiling face. She was biting her lip trying not to show her amusement at his embarrassed “Sorry, My Sweetness, that was the ill-timed.”

She patted him on the shoulder as her way of telling him it was okay. She pointed to herself and made the sign for food, before biting her lip.

He nuzzled her neck. “I guess since we are both hungry, we should get up.” He mussed but kept her pulled right to his chest. She chuckled as she untangled herself from him and leapt gracefully from the bed. He watched as she disappeared into the bathroom.

When Stormy returned to the bedroom he was sitting on the end of the bed waiting for her. She smiled brightly as she approached him. She seemed to catch sight of herself in the mirror above the dresser and frowned. She bit her lip and quickly waved a hand over herself. Her clothes were instantly changed, and her hair was combed and styled.

“I need you to teach me that one, My Sweet.” David grumbled good naturedly. She chuckled and extended her hand to him. He took it and led her into the banquet hall where he took his usual seat and placed Stormy into his lap.

A few minutes later, Daniel stumbled into the hall wiping sleep from his eyes. He was almost to his normal seat when he finally looked up and noticed David wasn’t alone.

Daniel's eyes lit up when he saw Stormy sitting in David's lap. He ran across the room and slid into the seat beside her. “Good Morning, Sugar. I missed you last night.”

Stormy smiled sympathetically and nodded her head. She leaned in for a second hug from Daniel while she remained in David’s lap

Stormy bit her lip and glanced back at David. It was almost like she still expected him to be jealous. He leaned in and kissed her forehead encouragingly. She drew a heart on David’s chest and put her hand over it. She leaned back into his chest and relaxed.

The servants arrived and set their breakfast dishes in front of each of them. David’s meal was highly blackened, and Daniel’s plate of venison was covered in cheese, while Stormy’s was given a bowl of fruit. “Thank you, Argus,” David said. “You are a good man for remembering.” David said to his attendant who was standing silently against the wall. He was proud that his staff had already began to adjust to the queen’s preferences. “You should join us.” He pointed to the unoccupied chair across the table from Daniel and Stormy.

Argus sat down and a servant scampered off to get him a plate. Stormy gave Argus a small wave to welcome him and blew a kiss to David which he interpreted as she thought it was a good idea. The servant returned and handed Argus a plate of eggs and bacon.

Daniel reached down and cut a huge chunk of his cheese covered venison, and stabbed it with a fork. “Would you like to try this?” He asked as raised it up to offer it to Stormy.

David saw him out of the corner of his eye. “No!” David called sharply. “Daniel get that meat away from her! Stormy is a vegetarian.” He practically leaped from his seat as he protectively tried to pull Stormy away from the fork.

Stormy stared at the fork and plate with revulsion. She gave Daniel a terribly dirty look. Daniel immediately dropped the fork and looked at her apologetically.

“I'm sorry, I didn't realize. I don't think I've ever met a vegetarian before.” He said with a smile. Stormy shrugged and David resettled in his chair with Stromy now that the crisis has been adverted.

Daniel went back to his breakfast with a pout. ‘I wish you would talk to me and tell me these things, Sugar. But I've noticed you don't say much of anything. Why don't you talk to me, Honey?”

David rolled his eyes. “Why should she talk to you You're just an idiot!” He chuckled and Stormy laughed but didn’t answer Daniel’s question.