“Mmmmm, we’ll see. Torrent will be able to think of nothing else, especially when you enter your first heat as a mated couple.”

Candy put her finger tips to her temples and squeezed her eyes shut. “You’re giving me a headache. Too much too soon.”

Sky laughed. “We’ll see.”

Candy dropped her hands back down to her sides and locked eyes with the other woman. “He can hold his niece or nephew if he gets broody.”

Sky shook her head. “I’m sure he’ll be a proud uncle but that won’t work.”

“I’ll have that talk with him today. We can’t take the next step until the first happens. It is no use even thinking about starting a family before we’re married.” She huffed out a breath. “It’s too soon for that. Way too soon.”

Sky’s eyes widened. “If I’m reading between the lines, you’re ready to allow him to claim you fully.”

Candy blew out a breath, her heart pounded in her chest. “I think so.” Her heart beat faster at the prospect. A lot depended on the conversation they were about to have but it looked like it might just happen and soon.

It was Sky’s turn to squeal. The other woman pulled her into a hug. “I’m so happy for you. For both of you.”

Candy broke the hug. “Don’t congratulate me prematurely. What was that you mentioned about bad luck?”

Sky laughed. “You’re worried for no reason.”

Candy hoped that the she-dragon was right.

Chapter 13

The ground seemed to rush up to meet her. The grass was long, green and soft looking, it leaned with the wind. The fields were vast and hilly, reminding her of something from the Sound of Music or Heidi.

Their descent suddenly slowed dramatically. The last few feet took a few seconds. Her feet touched the ground and Torrent’s claws opened.

Candy almost fell but managed to find her balance by spreading her arms. She watched as the majestic dragon lifted, huge wings beating slowly. Torrent moved slightly to her right before coming back down. An enormous beast, he touched down slowly and carefully. There was such grace and power beneath the shining scales and arched neck. His eyes were the same pale blue but slitted. His tongue was forked, his tail sweeping. Torrent’s chest was golden with flecks of green. Easily recognizable in his dragon form. He was beautiful and took her breath away. Within seconds, he folded into himself. There were tearing and cracking sounds that made her think that the change must hurt, surely. Then a man stood before her. A magnificent specimen of a man. She would never tire of looking at him. Easy, Candy. Next thing she knew, she’d have to wipe drool from her chin.

Torrent smiled. “How are you feeling?” His eyes were filled with concern and he touched the side of her arm.