Page 59 of Sapphire Seas

Home.

Yes, dragon, we’re home.

“Why don’t you two cuddle up on the bed out here while I make dinner. We can eat al fresco,” Mattias gave us each a kiss then covered us with a blanket before he stepped inside. He’d made sure everything was perfect for us, right down to this huge outdoor bed that will easily fit the three of us and given Mattias size, that was saying something.

“We’re really lucky, Caspian,” Kes said as he ran his fingers through my hair. I loved it when he played with it. Soothed my soul and calmed my thoughts.

“That we did, Kes. I mean, look at this place. The nursery was beyond anything I ever imagined and he took the time to create the mural for the babies. Not just something out of a movie or a book, but from his thoughts and feelings.”

“I know. It’s like, how could we ever do anything anywhere near as meaningful for him? Any gift we gave him would pale in comparison.”

“You two are carrying the best gifts I’ll ever receive, and don’t you forget that. Those babies are worth more than all the gold in the world. We made them together and together we’ll raise them to be good, kindhearted dragons.”

That was a given. If our babies were half the dragons the brothers were, I’d say we did a great job raising them.

Chapter Nineteen

Mattias

“What would my mates like to do with this wonderful evening we’ve been given all to ourselves?” I asked.

“Ice cream sundaes are an absolute must,” Caspian declared.

“I’m making a banana split tonight,” Kes said. “With chocolate ice cream, warm peanut butter, marshmallow, and whipped cream.”

“In other words, you’re turning your favorite sandwich into a sundae,” I chuckled as I gathered them in my arms.

“Do we still have chocolate graham crackers?” Kes asked.

“I believe so, unless you’ve killed another box since you wandered through here nibbling on the last one?” I replied.

“Good, then we still have some. I’m going to crush one to sprinkle on top of my whipped cream.”

“Let’s go make some epic sundaes,” I said, getting the bowls down when we reached the kitchen while they dug out the ice cream and toppings they wanted.

Kes hummed while he worked, slipping into a song that fit the rhythm and flow of whatever he was doing. I loved that he did that and today was no different. Caspian still tried to shake his hips to the tune, despite his growing belly. They never failed to brighten whatever space they occupied, no matter what the situation was. The love I felt for them knew no bounds, it only grew more with every heartbeat. Theirs. Mine. The dragonets. We were all one now.

“Any after sundae plans or did your minds stop at ice cream tonight?” I asked once I’d warmed their toppings for them.

They preferred when I used my flames, especially now that pregnancy was making them impatient. I’d feared for the stove one morning when the bacon wouldn’t crisp fast enough.

“Never got past the ice cream,” Caspian admitted.

“He suggested ice cream, so I didn’t bother thinking about anything else,” Kes said before spooning in another bite.

He followed it with a dramatic sigh, a dreamy expression on his face as he savored his treat.

“I knew I smelled ice cream!”

Odem’s voice startled Kes, who reached for his patch and began slipping it over his eye before deciding against it. More trust. More growth. Uncle Odem would be a fixture around here the way he was in every house. I was pleased that Kes now felt comfortable enough around my brothers, or at least one of them, to leave it off. Odem didn’t bat an eye. His sole focus was on the toppings we hadn’t put away yet.

I’m so proud of you, mate.

As am I, Caspian added, deepening Kes’ blush though he didn’t reach for his patch again.

“How do you smell ice cream?” I asked as he turned and shot me a pleading look. “Fine, grab a bowl but make sure you put it away this time. No cracks about my mate refreezing it either, you’re old enough to clean up after yourself.”

“I’ll remember this time, I swear,” Odem said as he headed for the freezer.