Amber's Fire, Book 3 Of Blood In The Dragon

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Chapter 22

Randy POV

When Joy came home, she told me everything she and her brother, Drago, had found. Tomorrow night… that’s when we do this.

I wasn’t thrilled about it, not even a little. But my wife was right. They’re just babies. They don’t understand any of this yet, and they shouldn’t have to carry something so heavy before they can even speak.,When they get older, they deserve the chance to choose for themselves.,I still couldn’t wrap my head around it. A bond at birth? That didn’t make sense. Everything we’ve ever been taught says mates find each other when the time is right, not before, not forced. Joy said it was something the Moon Goddess allowed… something that only happens once every thousand centuries or so. Rare didn’t even begin to cover it. She let me see the scroll. I held it carefully in my hands, like it might crumble if I breathed too hard. The markings, the symbols… none of it made sense to me. It felt old, ancient in a way that made my skin crawl. Whatever was written there wasn’t meant for people like me to understand.

“Randy, it’s going to be okay,” Joy said softly, pulling me out of my thoughts. “I promise. It’s not going to hurt them. If this is meant to be, they’ll find out they’re mates when they’re older. But until then… they’ll just be kids.”

I looked at her, really looked at her. She believed that. She needed to believe that. And I wanted to believe it too.

“I know,” I finally said, letting out a slow breath. “I know you’re right.”

But knowing didn’t make it easier. Didn’t stop the tight feeling in my chest. Didn’t stop the worry crawling through my mind. Because no matter what anyone said… no matter how rare or powerful or “meant to be” this bond was… Those are our babies.

And tomorrow night, we’re about to change something that even the Moon Goddess herself allowed. I just hope we’re not making a mistake.

Drago pov

The next morning , we did everything as a routine. I woke up early that morning, trying to keep my mind busy. Paperwork filled my desk, reports from different packs stacked high, rogue sightings, border breaches, missing scouts. It never ended. I made a few phone calls, then held several meetings face-to-face with a few Alphas about the ongoing rogue problem. There are always going to be rogues… but I, for one, am sick of it.

“Okay, guys,” I said firmly, leaning forward with my hands on the desk, “I have something to handle tonight. But once that’s done, I’ll personally visit each pack. We’ll figure out how they’re getting in.”

They all nodded, listening closely. “If you put up the electric fence, they won’t be able to get inside,” I continued. “And make sure your dragon warriors are fully trained. If any dragon rogues manage to get through with the electric net up… then you’ve got a spy in your pack.”

That got their attention. Low growls, tense expressions, they knew I was right. After they left, the silence in my office felt heavy. Too heavy. My thoughts immediately drifted back to tonight… to Amber… to Alpha. I pushed away from the desk and made my way to the nursery. When I walked in, the sight in front of me calmed something deep inside my chest. Levonna was sitting in the rocking chair, gently feeding baby Amber. Her voice filled the room, soft and soothing as she sang:

“Hush little baby, don’t you cry… Momma’s going to buy you a mockingbird…”

I leaned against the doorway for a moment, just watching them. I loved hearing her sing, she had such a beautiful voice, one that made even the strongest warriors feel at peace. When Amber finished feeding, Levonna carefully placed her in the crib. Our little girl was fast asleep, her tiny chest rising and falling, completely unaware of what we were about to do. I stepped closer.

“Are you ready for tonight?”

Levonna sighed softly, her eyes never leaving Amber.

“I am as ready as I’m ever going to be,” she said quietly. “I’m just worried about Amber… and Alpha. I hope this goes without a glitch. I don’t want her losing her wolf… or her dragon.”

I gently placed a hand on her shoulder. “Everything is going to be fine, honey,” I reassured her. “I’ve read and reread the scrolls. We’re not going to mess this up.”

Even as I said it, I knew this wasn’t something anyone could guarantee… but I needed her to believe it. I needed to believe it.

The hours dragged on until night finally fell. When the time came, my sister and Randy arrived, baby Alpha in their arms.

The moment they stepped inside, something shifted. Both babies stirred… then reached, tiny hands moving, soft sounds escaping their lips. They wanted each other. No hesitation. No confusion.

They were drawn together like it was the most natural thing in the world.,Levonna and I exchanged a look. We knew then… We were doing the right thing.