He felt his scales rub at the thought of what had happened. Of those human males. How they had hurt his Candy. Torrent regretted not killing the small one. The one who had dared to put his hands on his female. Torrent had paid the male a visit. Intent on finishing the job. The prick was in a hospital. At least the male would never have young and would most likely never gain full function of his dick again. He would require several corrective surgeries. Good! Torrent had crushed both his balls and his cock. It served the fucker right.

The male had begged and pleaded, and had looked so pathetic. He had peed himself. Bloody urine had flowed from a tube between the bandages. He’d almost felt sorry for the human. Torrent had let him go with a severe warning. One he would make good on if need be. Besides, he figured that leaving the male to live might be punishment in itself. He would keep an eye on him though.

“Hey,” Candy said. “Are you okay?”

“I’m just glad you’re here and that you’re giving us another chance.”

“Me too.” She brushed her lips against his. It was quick but it made his heart race.

“A friendly kiss.” He was a total pussy but found that he didn’t give a shit.

She nodded. “Mostly.”

“Mostly?” He raised his brows. He’d take anything… anything.

She gave his hand a tug. “We’re going to be late.” Her eyes widened. “Are you sure I look okay? I could change.”

“Don’t you dare. I don’t want you changing anything.”

Her throat worked and she gave him a single nod of the head. “Thanks. Let’s do this thing.” She sighed.

“They are going to love you. I promise.”

Minutes later they walked into a large dining room. The long table had been set. He heard Candy suck in a breath. It was a sight to behold, hundreds of candles had been lit. The lighting had been set to dim. A fire blazed in the hearth.

She held onto his hand like a lifeline.

“Hi.” Sky smiled from ear to ear. Lake clasped the female around her waist.

“Hi.” Candy trembled against him. She really was nervous to meet his grandmother. The lady in question with talking with Storm, Lake and Sky. Tide wasn’t there yet.

His grandmother smiled. Crinkles appeared around her eyes. She still looked relatively young except for her shock of white/grey hair.

“Well.” His gran raised her brows. “Aren’t you going to introduce me to the female that has stolen your heart?”

He choked out a laugh. “Of course, Gran.” Trust his gran to put it out there. He let go of Candy’s hand, putting it to her lower back instead.

She moved forward and put her hand out. “I’m Candy.”