Interesting, the male was considering it. “Surely they would be mated by now if she was the right one for him? All of the other females are mated. I sent mine back… after all this time, we should have been mated as well but we were not compatible.” He almost stumbled over his words. “It is the same with this human and Coal. They don’t belong together. You know I am right.”

Blaze nodded. “I must admit that I am concerned. You need to know that she”—the male stopped talking— “you might be right.” His whole demeanor changed. “Why the hell not? Do you agree to forfeit the next hunt if I give her to you?”

“Yes.” Torrent knew it was rash but he didn’t give a fuck. The dark haired one was just what he needed to forget Candy. All human females found him attractive. Candy was the first female to ever resist him. He felt his blood boil all over again just thinking about it. She would accept money from mere humans and wouldn’t let him near her. That wasn’t entirely true it…

Fuck!

Candy didn’t want him. She didn’t. The human had proven that time and time again.

“Are you sure?” The fire king asked.

He paused for a time. Why was he second guessing himself? Fuck that! “Yes.” His voice rang loud and true. Of course it did! The dark haired one would fall at his feet. She was the one for him. His throat constricted further and his chest felt all the tighter. He needed a female. He would feel better once he was inside of one. Anyone. He would.

Blaze nodded. “It is done.” They both touched their markings as a show of faith. Torrent pushed his hand deeper into his chest, trying to still the emotion swirling beneath the surface.

“Coal should be on his way now. I will inform him of my decision.”

“I will wait.”

“Come back in the morning.”

Torrent shook his head. “I will take the female today.”

“What is the rush? I will inform Coal and allow him to break the news to the female. You can come b—”

“I will wait.” The thought of leaving empty handed was appalling to him.

Blaze narrowed his eyes on Torrent for a long while. Torrent could feel his heart beating out of his chest. The male finally nodded.

Something inside of him released but the weight on his shoulders felt like it increased by ten fold. What was he doing?

Torrent breathed out. Things would be fine once the dark haired female was his.

“I will inform Coal and then you can take her soon after. Stay out of sight until she has been informed.” He paused. “She is a difficult female.” Blaze shook his head.

“They are all difficult.” Torrent forced a smile.

“Indeed they are. Please wait in the great hall until one of my males calls you.”