The Crown Hackura Prince and His Dragon Princess

Our Place Pt. 3

Alexander snorted, “A Dragon. She’s a dragon.” Melanie supplied, “A royal one too.” Kayda replied, “Queen.” Not of Dragons. Alexander laughed, “Of course she is. Queens of the Hackura are usually daughters of a lord. Naturally, Kingsley is a Princess. Are there more Dragons?” Kayda grumbled, “There are.”

I evaded, “Your Uncle Aiden says there are. The Dragon realm closed themselves off. He gave me several books about our history and told me who is most likely my family.” Melanie hugged me. Kayda purred, “Pet offers us comfort.”

I continued, “I don’t remember my life. I know about myself but I didn’t know I was royal until Melanie looked into it. Your Uncle Aiden is actually being quite helpful.” Hastein snorted, “Because he wants something in return.” They really needed to get the stick out of their ass about Aiden Holloran.

Melanie jumped in, “Yes and no. She gives him access but Fairies are also curious by nature. He’d want to know more about Kingsley. When you factor in that it will be important to Haley to help Kingsley….Aiden does actually care and want to help.” Kayda laughed.

Melanie continued, “He just has added bonuses in it for him as the King of Faerie. You can’t really fault him for it. Because of whom she is mated to….his main motivation is to make his sister happy. Your dad would do the same.”

We were going to get that relationship off the shaky ground it insisted on being on. Hastein sighed, “Fine. That’s somewhat true.” I raised an eyebrow at him because the bond told me he knew every part of it was true.

Melanie called him on it, “It’s all true. Aiden is a good guy. He’s also a King. You understand the things he does. If she wasn’t mated to someone important to Haley he would still offer to help because Haley would want to help someone that needed it. It just wouldn’t be as important to him as it is now because of who she is.” Hastein tussled her hair. Kayda purred, “He adores our pet as we do.”

Melanie gasped, “Hey! I spent a long time getting the tangles out of my hair.” Oh really? Hastein laughed. I wiggled my eyebrows asking, “Did you?” She blushed saying, “Well, yes. When you have s*x for four days straight without seeing a hair brush the hair revolts.” She hadn’t meant to say that and clapped a hand over her mouth. Kayda cooed, “Awww, she finally had some sexcapdes. At least it wasn’t with a roastable.”

She paused, then said, “That is slightly sad. I could’ve roasted her bed mates if they were bad and saved another female.” Let’s all be glad that did not happen. Kayda grumbled, “Spoil sport.”

I teased Melanie, “Four days straight huh? Nice.” She stammered, “Well, I slept… some….not much…or it didn’t feel like much. I mean you just wait for when you feel the need to get your breeding cave in order…then you’ll see.” Kayda purred, “Our breeding cave.”

Hastein asked, “Excuse me? Did you just say breeding cave?” Melanie explained, “Well, that’s just….what the books call it. I’m pretty sure it doesn't have to be in an actual cave…” Kayda argued, “It definitely does. A cave feels right.”

Melanie continued, “Kayda would know…they just get the sense to start making sure that they have everything they need near them…and stocking up on things. They create their own little cave…I’m pretty positive it does not require a real cave.” I laughed because she was trying so hard to recover she was going in circles.

Hastein winked at me asking, “Is that so, K?” I smirked, “I get more warning than wolves. I’ll feel the need for you to be near and as she said make sure we have everything we need to hole up for a period of time. I’ll find some place that feels safe and protected and start nesting so to speak.”

Kayda scoffed, “I will find the space. You cannot fly.” I reasoned, “I kind of can in my human form.” She replied, “I will find the perfect place to breed with mate.” Goodie. Hastein smirked, “Well, I can’t wait.” I admitted, “Neither can I.”

Melanie cooed, “Awww, you guys are so cute!” Hastein laughed, “Let’s get back and start this Christmas tree picking.” Kayda purred, “He is perfect.” Alexander popped us to the Connors home where everyone was. He probably linked them.

Kayda chimed in, “You need to join the pack so you can talk to pet whenever we want. It is handy.” That definitely needed to happen. Melanie’s mom greeted her, “Merry Christmas Ladybug!” I held my breath thinking she could burst into tears about how it wasn’t Christmas.

Kayda scoffed, “We already fixed that and now the non-roastables reap the benefits. Melanie squealed, “Merry Christmas!” Alexander snapped, then declared, “Let’s go pick a tree.” It started snowing outside. Kayda purred, “He’s improvising.” We loved the snow.

Hastein wrapped his arms around me while we went outside. He asked, “Does my mate like the snow?” I answered, “I love the snow.” I just didn’t know why. He pushed all his love at me. I had to admit, Alexander had gone all out for Melanie to find her tree.

Sierra even commented, “These are much better than the ones we got to choose from on Christmas Eve.” Kayda cackled, “Our pet will defend her trees.” To the death probably. Melanie said, “Our trees were awesome.”

Valentina laughed, “Our trees were Charlie Brown trees.” Melanie muttered, “They were still awesome.” We all followed Melanie around giving opinions on trees. Hastein shook his head when I pointed out the one they almost agreed on was too short. Kayda cackled, “It’s too fun being out here.” It really was.

I was shocked Melanie let Tristan cut it down. Kayda offered, “I bet that’s why she always did it. Her brother or dad cut it down. The McAlister’s carried it inside where drinks were waiting. The most beautiful decorations appeared when it was all set up.

I gently touched the Melanie box of ornaments. The star I’d bought her for the tree was on top. I gently smiled at it and shared a look with all the Nashville people. Paige winked at me. Before Hastein scooped me into his arms.

Haley conjured drinks on a tray and he handed me one. I booty popped him so he’d go sit down and watch me. I might have swayed my hips more than necessary and bent over more than I needed to, but the bond was telling me how much he loved it. Kayda purred, “You have such better ideas around the non-roastables and mate. I’m so proud of you.” I teased, “I’m proud you haven’t wanted to set anyone on fire yet. Look at us.” She chuffed out a laugh.

We were all laughing when we were done. Paige raised her glass toasting, “I can’t believe we all found our mates, and they are friends or related to each other.” Melanie snorted, “I can.” Paige teased, “Of course you can.” Kayda admitted, “I am a little put out that I did not see it. It’s so obvious now.” I reasoned, “That’s why it’s called hindsight.

Melanie reasoned, “It makes sense. We have our core group. We all instantly felt like friends. Kingsley and Angelique bonded so fast for two people who are usually loners. They even kept in touch with each other. It makes sense their mates are brothers.”

Angelique wiggled her eyebrows, “Brothers who can keep up with our s****l appetites. Which is NOT easy, but they do a damn fine job.” Melanie looked like she nearly choked on her drink. Angelique boasted, “No joke, my man just keeps going. I’ve thoroughly inspected him for the place he keeps his energizer batteries, but I haven’t found them yet, but I am on the case.” I felt Hastein’s amusement and made a note to check him over thoroughly later.

I winked at my mate admitting, “Kayda has no complaints.” Angelique said, “And that’s just a testament to Hastein. The future King has got it going on. Not that I find that information surprising in any way shape or form. He’s a future King of the Hackura. Of course he’s got to be hung like a horse and has the stamina of a god. HIs brother is and does.”

Kayda said, “I like the demon/ Angel but she cannot talk about how hung our mate is.” I reasoned, “It’s just her usual teasing.” She felt ruffled until Hastein sent all the love he had down the bond which made her purr. I sent him the emotion it was a nice save before he had a territorial Dragon mount him. He simply took a drink while smirking.

Paige squealed, “ANGELIQUE!” Angelique laughed, “What? Don’t tell me your wolf doesn't have it going on. You’re getting married.” Kayda conceded, “That is a shock. The occasionally helpful Witch had such plans to not do that.” Yeah, she once said it was a silly piece of paper.

Angelique continued, “YOU. Little miss it will take so much for me to get married even to my wick. The dude has to have it going on. There’s no shame in the fact that our men can satisfy us. It makes life more fun.” Kayda agreed, “She’s right. I am thoroughly satisfied and if you would QUIT that RIDICULOUS job we could live this way.” I huffed at her.

Angelique squealed, “Plus, they don’t have to worry that we complain about them in bed to our friends. Trust me when you have to put in the work to teach them things in bed it’s worth it but exhausting. This way is better. I used to think of it as helping women as a whole. Because I knew the next girl would be getting some good D.” Melanie was practically the color of tomato at this point.

Tristan chimed in, “I’m going to need Melanie to keep not contributing to this conversation.” Oh no. Kayda cackled, “We may have to stop her from roasting him. I really am experiencing personal growth if I intercede.” I would agree with that.

Angelique warned, “Umm then you can leave Tristan I still don’t know if I like you McAlister. I have listened to the Xander saga for YEARS. I need the details. It’s only fair. I’ve even watched videos of him working out.”

Jason laughed, “She had you watching his training videos too?” Who didn’t? Angelique laughed, “Sure. Those are the videos we watched. Yeah those.” I nearly choked. She did NOT just bust Melanie like that. Hastein raised an eyebrow at me.

Melanie shrieked, “Angelique!” Alexander looked smugly amused while the Beta wolves looked like they might keel over if that was not expanded on. Alexander asked, “What other videos would you have?” Kayda cackled, “Cue her trying to lie.” I took a big swig of my drink while smirking.

Melanie squeaked, “Videos? That’s a strong word….I mean…I do have them….and they aren’t exactly videos…I guess they might be…recordings….might be a better word…We did watch your training videos…that’s a thing we did. Angelique saw those…didn’t you?” I put hand over my mouth while Hastein simply shook his head.

Angelique said, “A few. I’m sure it doesn’t shock anyone that I was often Melanie’s drinking buddy. Those girls stopped her from doing things, but I encouraged them.” Cayden grumbled, “You couldn't have told her to call me?”

Angelique smiled, “Had she called you, I wouldn’t have stopped her.” I felt bad that I would’ve. Hastein quickly sent that it wouldn’t have been my fault. Kayda agreed, “It’s not. We protect pet. It’s our job.” I could get behind that.

Angelique continued, “We often talked about guys. Which for her was always her Xander. So Mel, details. You finally bagged your Xander, how was it?” Tristan yelled, “No, just no.” Kayda snorted, “I’m going to get to establish my personal growth.” I leaned forward in my seat ready to jump on Angelique.

Kayda scoffed, “This is my personal growth.” She took over ready to move. Hastein took note and suddenly he was ready to make a move too. Kayda grumbled, “Everyone wants to take this away from me.”

Angelique said, “I’ll set you fire, obnoxious man. I’ll do it. Don’t test me.” Melanie wanted, “She’s serious, T.” Tristan groaned, “Then I’ll be back later.” Jason got up and left with him. Kayda grumbled, “Non-roastables not letting me have my MOMENT! A roastable would’ve egged them to stay.” I snorted, “Yet you don’t want them around.” She huffed, “One could be around so I could ROAST them AND experience my personal growth.” I chuckled.

Angelique snorted, “Sticks in the mud. How are you related to them, Mel? Seriously? Anyway the s*x. Was it everything you hoped for?” Melanie actually faltered before gulping down her drink like it would save her from answering. She answered, “It’s better.” Her mate looked like a damn peacock right now.

Angelique squealed, “THAT is what I’m talking about! I mean we heard those noises all the way on Hastein’s island.” Melanie snorted, “You were there too?” Angelique said, “Just for a little bit. K and I have our own Christmas traditions we included our mates in on them. Girlfriend, the NOISES. You’ve got lungs I didn’t know about.” Melanie was embarrassed.

I raised an eyebrow at Hastein. I heard her a few times, but not that much. Kayda pointed out, “We were inside. Angelique and Gabe might have been outside.” True. Angelique teased her, “That growl of his seems to do things to you.”

Everly laughed. She added, “There is not a she wolf alive whose mate’s growl doesn’t do things to them.” Angelique snarked, “Then tell your mate to grow up. He’s a wolf. s*x isn’t a taboo subject to him.” I wondered if my brother would care about my s*x life.

Kayda replied, “If he does, I will sic the demon/angel mix on him until his ears bleed with details and he begs for mercy.” Well, at least she had a plan. Elise snorted, “It is to guys when their sisters are involved. I can’t say I blame them. I don’t want to hear about my brother's s*x life.”

Angelique pointed out, “Yet here you sit when Paige has talked about her mate and I’ve implied he’s hung. Keeping her more than satisfied in the bedroom. Men.” Gabe kissed her head. He said, “You just don’t like Tristan and Jason.” That was an understatement. Angelique acknowledged, “That’s true. I don’t.”

Melanie defended them, “They aren’t bad people, Angelique.” Angelique said, “You said that about your brother when you thought he was the literal worst. I’ll continue holding my grudge while everyone else is nice to them.” I saw she wanted to argue but the subject was changed.

Everyone eventually filtered back and I couldn't help but notice all the normalcy about this. It was right. We were in the right palace. We exchanged gifts and I enjoyed watching the joy Melanie experienced. Tears filled my eyes when I realized I was finally on the inside of the windows I used to peer inside of. Kayda ordered, “No leaking!”

Hastein opened a portal and we left. I whispered, “How long would it take to gather your parents and brothers?” Kayda took over adding, “And their mates.” He answered, “Seconds. Why?” I admitted, “I’m ready to show them what I am. I just figured we could start with your core family. Well, we started with Alexander but he’s different.” He laughed, “Why?” Kayda answered, “He is our pet’s mate.” He nodded, “Alright. I’ll gather them. They will love you.”

Nerves filled me. I hoped they accepted me like Hastein did. I was doing this. We were going to show our family who we were really were with our mate flying on our back. Kayda purred, “Lovely addition.” It was time to stop being afraid of being seen in Dragon form and it was a liberating feeling.

Kayda and Kingsley have their own versions of a blood eagle. Are you surprised? Poor Kayda everyone wants to make her leak. She's found her place and her people with the non-roastables. Hastein certainly makes a speech, doesn't he? Are you surprised K&A went to make sure the McAlister's didn't celebrate without Melanie? A is ready to bond OHHHH big steps for our girls. Alexander knows and now H's brother's and parents will (with their mates)

Side note: Sorry about last week. I had a clumsy moment that resulted in hitting my head and a splitting headache. I blame myself....because there is literally no one else to blame.