Page 61 of Sapphire Seas

“True, he prefers to deliver those himself,” I admitted.

“I didn’t want to intrude on Ronan’s time with Em, they need that. Emerson spends entirely too much time pouring through the archives searching for ways to help us. Ronan gets him to laugh. He’s even introduced Emerson to podcasts, which backfire from time to time, to hear Caro tell it, when Emerson rages about the presenter getting the information wrong. Emerson’s been helping Ronan broaden the dragonets’ library. The number of books he’s ordered almost rivels the number of outfits.”

Chuckling, I raised an eyebrow while I studied him. “Almost, huh?”

“It’s getting closer.”

“Mmm hmm, how much closer?”

“Uhm, three to one, give or take the random package or two. He loves dressing our girls.”

“I bet you do too,” Kes said, grinning at him.

Odem rubbed his hands together, eyes alight with joy. “Those little bows are so cute.”

“Aren’t they?” Caspian said.

His bowl was mostly empty, which was likely reason that he’d chosen now to chime in. There were only a few bites left in Kes’ too, mine was a melting mess but I’d eat it anyway. Not only would it taste the same, it would probably taste better swirled together in the bottom of the dish.

“Searching for bows to match their outfits is like being on a scavenger hunt,” Odem declared. “The best part is finding socks to go with them.”

Sighing, Caspian folded his hands beneath his chin. “Socks. Those tiny ones with the ruffles are the most adorable thing ever. I love all the colors they come in but the one with animal faces on the toes are the absolute best.”

“When they wiggle their toes, those tiny duck beaks and elephant trunks are going to be so much fun for them,” Kes said. “I bet they start babbling and waving their little fists around, giggling up a storm.”

“While tide pools form around our feet,” Caspian said. “It’s going to be adorable.”

“Or glaciers,” Kes remarked, giggling. “I couldn’t resist the animal covered socks either. Or the cartoon ones. Their feet are going to be so tiny.”

“Not for long. Look at Ionus’ brood. Blink and they’re across the room, they move so fast now,” Odem pointed out.

“True, and Cade loves to let his wings out so he can keep up with them,” I said. “We’ll treasure every moment with those adorable feet before we have to chase after them.”

“I’m going to love watching you keep up with six of them,” Odem said, “especially when they start heading in different directions. I can just see it now. You’re going to need a sleigh instead of a stroller.”

“A wagon might not be a bad idea, especially for romps around the compound,” I said, considering several possibilities, including one big enough to hold my mates too.

My dragon perked up at that, eager to be the one to pull it over the land, tail rapped around the handle as he led them on a wonderful journey.

I’ll request one be made. You’ll get your wish, dragon.

Thank you. If it wouldn’t be too much trouble, order the sleigh too, for those times when our mate makes it snow for us.

I bet they’ll enjoy that.

I think so too.

Odem burped, blushing while my mates giggled. “Excuse me. That was delicious. Ready to watch some Snaggletooth episodes?”

“How did you inhale that so fast?” I asked determined to finally focus on my ice cream.

“Wasn’t fast,” Odem said. “You just got distracted.”

Mattias, I need you in my office, now.

Son of a…

“Remember that crack you made earlier, about Ionus being the bearer of bad news. I’ve got to go.”