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Battle laughed. “I can’t wait for the next Fortuna Pack run.”

CHAPTER 6

Puff was down with his hoard. Dinner had been eaten, and Puff had wanted some time alone and decided his hoard was probably a good place to find some peace and calm. He had been right; being down here surrounded by his things, he felt calmness settle around him.

He spent time looking at his possessions. He picked up a few items he thought would make good presents for people and put them on the golden table.

He saw a lovely platinum dragon brooch, with small blue sapphires around the edge that would look good on Atticus’ suits, and a golden, jewel-encrusted dagger that he knew Mateo would like.

Is there anything in here you want to see, Bob?

He felt Bob come forward. No, just being in here is comforting. I’ll have to take you to see our other hoards soon. We have hoards around the world.

Puff shook his head. That’s crazy.

He felt Bob shrug. Not really. The dragon king has been around for thousands of years; of course we’ll have hoards around the world.

I guess, Puff replied. I’ve never given it much thought, to be honest. I mean, there is more than enough in here.

Our guardian and grounding force are coming.

Bob retreated just as Mateo and Atticus walked into the basement.

Puff smiled and walked over to join them.

Atticus opened his arms, and Puff walked happily into them. He wrapped his arms around him and leaned in for a moment, while Mateo moved and hugged him from behind. Puff moved and wrapped an arm around them both.

“You okay, Puff?” Atticus asked him gently.

Puff pulled away and nodded. Yeah, I was just taking a moment to calm down and de-stress.

Atticus grins. “We can help you de-stress,” and with that he dipped his head and kissed Puff.

Puff stepped closer to Atticus and returned the kiss, while Mateo moved behind him and started kissing Puff’s neck.

Puff moved one arm so he could touch Mateo, sighing into the kiss. They slowly pulled back, and Puff blushed and smiled at him. So perfect.

“It was. Now let our guardian help.” Atticus turned Puff so he was facing Mateo, and Puff stepped closer to him.

Yes, please, Puff said, smiling at Mateo.

Mateo dragged Puff into his arms and kissed him, while pulling him tighter against his body.

Puff felt his stress slipping away. Here with his mates, he could forget everything and just be with them.

Atticus moved around and stood behind Mateo, and taking a leaf out of his book, started kissing Mateo around his neck. Finally, they broke apart. Mateo rested his forehead on Puff’s.

“Feel better?” Mateo asked him softly.

Puff nodded. I do. He took a step back and looked at both men. Thank you. Being with you both is just what I needed, but the two of you need to share a kiss now. Saying that, Puff took a step back, as Mateo turned and looked at Atticus.

“Yes, why don’t we?” Atticus replied, catching Mateo around his neck and pulling him forward, not that it took much pulling, and soon they wrapped their arms around each other and kissed.

Puff sighed happily. Our mates are amazing he said to Bob.

He felt Bob smile. They are indeed. How lucky are we?

Before Puff could answer, Atticus and Mateo pulled apart. Mateo snagged Puff’s hand, pulling him closer again.