Page 183 of His Flash Mate
“But also because Lianna seems to have a real problem with me, either because I don’t come from money or because she’s jealous Konni’s paying attention to me.”
Mom glanced at Kaya, who looked deep in thought, before she sighed.
“If it’s jealousy, her mother and I share some blame.Female dragons are rare, and having Lianna born so close to Konni was a novelty.
“They didn’t just grow up together—they heard us tease about ending up as in-laws.When Lianna was seven and started acting like she owned him, we thought it was cute.We knew it wasn’t our choice.Dragons either scent their mates or they don't.But we never corrected her behavior.”
“She’s an adult.Her behavior now is her problem, not yours,” I said.“And Konni’s.He needs to put her in her place, or she’ll keep acting like she owns him.”
Hands settled on my shoulders, and Konni, who’d snuck up behind me, kissed the top of my head.
“I have been,” he said.“But if you feel I should do something more aggressive, I can.”
I tipped my head back to look at him.
“It’s nice when you say something stupid to prove that you’re not perfect.”
Surprise, worry, and humor flitted across his expression.
“I think you need to help me understand my imperfection.”
“I love you, but you’re an idiot,” his mom said.“Sophia shouldn’t need to tell you when to put another woman in her place; you should see it on your own and act.”
“Yes, ma’am,” he said before giving me a pleading look.
“Don’t worry, I won’t leave you because of one mistake.Two is risky, though.”
A small groanescaped me as I got out of the car.
Konni smirked.
He’d ensured I’d paid for last night’s comment about leaving him.My hips were stiff, and my inner thighs were sore from his enthusiastic effort to prove his value, even when he did do dumb things.And he definitely had proven himself.Over and over and over.
“Keep it up, and you’ll be the one groaning,” I warned softly.
His eyes grew more golden.“Promise?”
I snorted and followed him to the main doors.Like the day before, I stayed half a step behind him all the way to our floor.
“Hold off on my coffee,” he said as soon as the doors opened.“I want to meet with the team to discuss the week’s schedule first.”
Curious, since he hadn’t said anything about work-related stuff on the way here, I nodded and followed him to our area.
Edi was already there.
“Have the other two meet us in the office as soon as they’re in,” Konni said.
“They should be here in five with our breakfast.”
“Good.Bring it in with you.”He paused as I put my purse away and motioned to his office.
Wanting to know what he was up to, I entered first.
My mistake.
Konni had me against the wall and was kissing the daylights out of me a second later.He knew exactly how to touch me so I forgot where we were.I melted into him, loving it even though I was in no shape for another round.
He ended the kisses sweetly, and I felt cherished and wanted in a way that had nothing to do with sex.Because of that, it took a few seconds for what just happened to register.When it did, I pinched his side and scowled.
