"Thanks for letting me stay, Gala. I don't mean to impose on you, and your mate." Mama L. said as soon as we entered my house.
"Nonsense, I don't mind. Besides it is the least that I can do considering we called you all the way over here, and it is far too late to travel back, and there is no way I would just let you stay in a hotel when I have more than enough rooms here at my house. Plus, I have other guests also so really it's not that big of a deal." I shot back as I slipped off my shoes giving her a glare.
"I could have stayed with Nolan..." She started to say before I cut her off.
"I'm sure you would have keeled over the moment you entered his apartment." I scoffed and rolled my eyes as we all walked into the living room.
"What?" She said surprised, and I clasped a hand over my mouth turning around.
"Nothing." I said quickly as she shook her head. Crap, sorry Nolan.
"Don't tell me that my son has forgotten his house manners!" She exclaimed appalled.
'House manners?' Caighlen commented amused.
'Oh, you would find it amusing! Just you wait one day if you forget to clean I will sick Mama on you, and you will truly know the horrors!' I exclaimed feeling his uneasiness over the link.
'Is she really that bad?' He asked worried as I scoffed.
'Forget to clean something when she is around, and let me know.' I commented.
"Only on some days..." I try to explain trying to save Nolan.
"Hm...It is settled then. Come tomorrow, I plan to move in with my son and teach that boy some manners about house chores, since he seems to have forgotten what I have taught him." She said hitting her fist on her hand.
"You don't have too. I swear it is only on some days." I try desperately.
"Oh, nonsense Gala. I think it is a good idea. Well, then I think I am going to call it a night. Good night dear, I will talk to you tomorrow morning. Night young lads, stay safe." She said as she gave us all a smile and left the room as I groaned.
"Oh, god. Nolan is going to hate me." I said as I flopped onto the couch.
"She can't be that bad." Fendall said as him and Remus chuckled.
"Hmph. Men. Just you wait. One day if any of you forget to do something as simple as house chores I will sick Mama L. on you, and let us see how smug, and dismissive you will be then." I said giving them all a glare as I pointed my finger at them. Watching with satisfaction as they all gulped.
"Now, I am heading to bed it is getting late." I said as I looked up at Caighlen, leaning forward as he ran his hand over my face in a light caress.
"I will be right up love." He said as he pecked my lips.
"Night, your highness." Remus said as he stood up, and did a courtly bow followed by Fendall, making me blush.
"You don't have to bow." I said embarrassed as Caighlen shook his head when they were about to speak up.
"No, Love. It shows that they show nothing but the highest respect for you. It is as natural as our true selves." Caighlen explained to me.
"It is true. Without it we feel like we are delivering the highest disrespect that we can give you, so please, allow us this honor." Remus said looking at me.
"It is true your highness. Even though you may not be used to it, it means a lot to us. Most Water Dragons now a days don't serve an aligned family due to the fact that there is no royals around, it is hard to explain but it means a lot for us to be able to call you our highness, and as our best friends mate. We would gladly follow you. So please, like Remus said allow us to honor you." Fendall said as they bowed again, and I nodded my head.
"Very well, my friends." I said as I gave them a smile then headed upstairs feeling my heart beat pick up in contentment.
Entering my bedroom I turned on the light and shut the door behind me. Walking deeper into the room I stripped off my clothing placing them into the laundry basket in the corner.
Then walked over and flipped on the light switch for the lamp next to my bedside as I walked around the bed and flicked off the main light. Turning again I walked back to the bed and climbed over to my side and crawled underneath the blankets.
Reaching up I clicked off the lamp and snuggled into bed just as the door opened and Caighlen walked into the room. Looking at his shape in the dark I watched as he shrugged off his clothing and toss it across the room, hearing it land into the laundry basket making me smile.
Feeling the bed sink as Caighlen got in I moved closer to him as he covered himself with the blanket.
Wrapping his arm around me he pulled me into his chest and kissed my head.
Needing more I tilted my head up and caught his lips in mine. Moving I adjusted myself as I raised myself over him feeling his hands grasp my sides. Caressing me lovingly.
Feeling his thick cock against my thigh I moaned as I hovered over him and positioned myself upon him and started to slide down. Pushing down I couldn't help but moan as his thick rod slid in inch by glorious inch. So beautiful. Closing my eyes against all the pleasure.
Grasping my sides Caighlen jerked me down impaling me fully on his cock as I moaned in ecstasy, more I needed more. So much more and my mate will give it all to me.
Feeling my need Caighlen started thrusting up hard and fast as his hands also worked at pushing me forward in unison creating an earth shattering ripple effect.
'YES! OH YES CAIGHLEN!' I shouted feeling pleasure spark through our bond as I moaned loudly and heard him start to growl passionately.
Flipping us over rapidly Caighlen jerked me onto my hands and knees as he entered me from behind swiftly.
Oh god. He was so big in this position. Filling every nook and cranny of me, stretching my walls, lodging so deep I couldn't help but scream in ecstasy into our pillows as I grasped our sheets into my hands. So perfect.
Thrusting hard and fast he growled as he grasped my hips more, pounding deep into me. I could feel both of our peaks nearing. So close.
One more thrust and I felt myself come undone as my walls clenched around his cock, milking him as he snarled, one more thrust and I could feel his thick hot cream fill me to the brink. While my world exploded with stars at the pure ecstasy of our love making.
Collapsing his fell forward and slammed his arms out on both sides of me, catching himself from falling on me. Breathing hard onto my shoulder he leaned down and licked my neck. Moaning I tilted my head and closed my eyes as he latched on, biting deep causing an intense ripple effect.
Mine. All mine. Mate. Mine. A fiercely possessive voice I came to realizes as mine said in my head.
"Yes, yours love. All yours." Caighlen said as he released me and rolled onto his side pulling me with him.
Kissing the side of my head he tucked me into his side and held me tight as I laid my head onto his chest and draped my arm across his chest.
"All of this information is a little overwhelming, I would have never guessed that I came from royalty. It is still a little hard to believe but at the same time it feels so right I can't deny it. I am so happy you're here with me. Without you I feel like I fly off into a never ending abyss." I whispered as I cuddled into his chest and he stroked my hair.
"I know, love. Just remember I'll always be here for you. You also have your friends, mainly Nolan. As much as I dislike the thought of you two having a bond, you have one. If you ever need someone and by chance I am not near you, call to him. Promise me?" Caighlen whispered holding me tighter against his chest.
"I promise." I whispered rubbing my face against his chest feeling tears start to come to my eyes. He couldn't be more perfect.
"I could say the same thing about you, love. You couldn't be more perfect for a battle broken man like me." He said pulling me onto his chest, looking up at me as he positioned me above him.
Leaning my head back I moaned as he swiftly entered me, pulling my hips down to met his.
"Look at me." He growled.
Looking down at him with hooded eyes I saw the pure ecstasy on his face. The desire he had for me, and the terrible need to be with me forever and always, never being separated. It made my heart ache.
Leaning forward I grasped his head and brought his head towards me and took his lips in mine. Nibbling his lips I licked over his bottom lip as he thrust into me again. Arching I kissed him desperately as he picked up pace.
Flipping us over again he lifted my legs, putting one around his hip and the other on his shoulder as he thrust into me again. Making an oh face I couldn't stop the pleasure that suddenly took hold of me.
"Caighlen, I need you. Give yourself to me." I cried reaching for him.
Growling his eyes shifted color as he came into my arms, capturing my lips and picking up pace thrusting hard and fast.
"Oh. Yes. Caighlen, right there." I whimpered looking into his eyes as best as I could.
Speeding up he slammed into me over and over and I felt myself come undone again. Grasping my hands and putting them above my head he kept slamming into me as he leaned down and captured my lips.
"Mine." He snarled as he released himself into my keeping, filling me with his seed as he nuzzled my face.
"Yours. Now and forever." I said.
Coming closer he tightly his head as I nuzzled his neck, feeling my teeth lengthen. Biting down onto his neck as he bit into mine, causing a ripple effect on both of our bodies while we were still joined.
Feeling lighter I felt warmth spread throughout my chest. No. Something else. Pulling back I looked at him as he did the same, watching me.
"Do you feel that?" I asked brushing his hair with my hand.
"It is our mate bond connecting us together. Strengthening. I've heard that every time a mated couple make love the bond strengths and molds us more and more into one being." He said nuzzling my face.
"I like that sound of that." I said grabbing his face to give him a kiss.
"Love, you keep this up and we will mate again, again." He said as his body trembled in need.
"I love the sound of that too." I whispered as I lifted myself up to grind into him, hearing his sharp intake of breath.
"You are going to be the death of me, Little Devil Mate." He growled as he took over.
Moving my legs he thrust into me again, though this time he seemed to be in no hurry. Gasping I latched onto him as he made love slow this time. Sharing nuzzles and kisses along the way.
* * *
Waking up in the morning I stretched feeling the soreness from last night's love making. Looking over I glanced at Caighlen's face as he slept.
So unbelievably perfect. No frowns to mar his face, just pure serenity. Leaning over I ran my hand down the side of his face, smiling as he moved his face into my hand. Even in his sleep he sought out my touch.
Pulling my hand back I gave him a quick kiss on the cheek as I rolled out of bed, watching as he searched for my body and settled on grasping my pillow and bringing it to his face.
Walking into the bathroom, I did my business, then hopped into the shower. Coming back out with a towel around my body. Glancing at the bed I felt my blood heat up as Caighlen laid there, propping himself up onto his arm as he watched me with a predatory stare.
Rolling over he got off the bed and strode to me. Looking up at him I could hardly breath because of the look in his eyes and the emotions coming through our bond. He wanted me again.
Growling Caighlen swooped an arm around me and pulled me flush against him as his other hand tipped my head back as he attacked my lips. Nibbling and teasing as he went, then he pulled back.
"You look so tempting in just a towel." He said as he gave it a tug and watched as it fell to the ground.
Looking at me he drug his eyes down my body then reached forward and put his hands around my breasts making me arch at the contact. Jesus. Just his touch could ignite the fire in my blood. I wanted him all over again.
"Stop looking at me like that." I gasped as I looked at him with hooded eyes.
"Looking at you like what?" He said giving a smirk as he pinched my nipples quickly making me moan.
"You know." I whispered as I gripped his arms.
Smiling at me showing his teeth he leaned closer.
"I have no idea what you are talking about, Little Mate." He replied.
"Liar." I growled as I arched into him, then shook my head. "Stop. No matter how much I want to be taken by you again we have to go soon. I have a business to open."
Smiling he gave me a kiss then released me as he walked past me towards the bathroom.
"I know. Of course I wanted to bend to rules, but you have others that depend on you." He said as he gave me a heated look again and disappeared into the bathroom.
Exhaling I shook my head and went into the closet to get dressed. Finishing up I walked downstairs to see everybody else already in the kitchen. Mama L. was cooking food, while Remus and Fendall sat at the counter.
Turning around then started looking at me, giving me big grins.
"So, was it really that good?" Remus joked as Fendall laughed.
Oh, god. They heard me. I thought blushing as they laughed harder.
"Boys!" Mama L. scolded with a smirk on her face as she looked at me giving me a wink.
"Was what good?" Caighlen asked as he came up behind me looped his arms around me.
"The mating of course." Fendall said with a big grin.
"Of course. If you heard us, do you even have to ask?" Caighlen said cocky making me say something at the light banter.
"Or are you not used to someone making content noises while making love?" I commented tilting my head innocently.
Mama L. started laughing as Remus and Fendall turned red then turned around to look at the counter. Caighlen chuckled as he nuzzled me.
"Need any help mama?" I asked making a move to go help her.
"No, I've got it Gala." She said shaking her head as I nodded.
Turning we walked to the table as the guys followed seating down across from us at the table.
Sitting in my chair I giggled as Caighlen suddenly picked me up and set me on his lap, nuzzling my neck.
'Really?' I commented lovingly.
'What? I just can't seem to get enough of you.' He said nipping my neck.
'Yeah, but you make me want to mate with you on the table and say fuck it to everybody in here.' I shot back giggling as he growled.
'No, one but me should see you naked like that. You're mine.' He snarled pulling me closer.
"Okay, not at the table guys." Remus said making a face.
"Agreed." Fendall said looking like he wanted to run back upstairs.
"Just you wait boys, when you find your mate you won't care who is around. All you will care about is making love and bonding with your mate." Mama L. said as she put food on the table.
Setting me in my chair Caighlen and I looked at Remus as he flushed.
'Do you think Becky is his mate?' I asked Caighlen.
'Positive. We have all slept around to 'dull' our urges until we found our mates. But never has he looked at someone like he has looked at her.' Caighlen agreed as he grabbed my hand running his thumb across the back of it.
Nodding we leaned forward and started dishing out food onto our plates, then started eating.
"I have so missed your cooking, Mama." I said in between bites of food. So good.
"This is good food." Caighlen said as the guys nodded in agreement.
"It feels good to cook for somebody again." She said with a smile though her eyes held a sadness, she missed her mate.
"Will you stay?" I asked unable to hold it back as I looked down. Feeling a sudden tension take hold in the air.
"What dear?" Mama L. said surprised.
Putting my silverware down I looked at her.
"Will you stay? With us? We all miss you, Nolan the most. I know you want to leave but we all really want you to stay." I said looking her in the eyes.
"Oh, Gala. I want to but…" She said but I cut her off.
"Don't decide right now. Think on it. Please." I replied quickly as I picked up my silverware and dug in again not looking at her.
"Okay. I'll think about it." She agreed and the tension left the room as everybody finished eating the food.
Grabbing mine and Caighlen's plates I stood up and walked over to the sink, washing them off as everybody got up and brought their plates over too. Coming over Mama L. helped me wash and rinse the dishes then put them in the strainer to dry.
Wiping our hands on the dish rag, we all headed to the front door putting our shoes on, while Mama L. and I grabbed our purse and keys.
Locking the house doors everyone walked over to the vehicles, Caighlen already hopping into my car.
"We'll ride with you, Mrs. L." Fendall said as him and Remus walked to her car.
"Please, call me Linda already, or mama L. None of that Mrs. nonsense." She said shaking her head.
"Yes ma'am." He said as she shook her head.
"None of that either." She scolded as Fendall looked down blushing and Remus laughed then got in the vehicle.
Smiling I got in my car started it up and headed into town.
"They like her." Caighlen said as I nodded.
"Not surprising. Mama L. tends to draw everybody in. My mom could do that too. They're just so motherly that everybody gravites to them." I replied giving him a smile.
"It will be good for them. For all of us." Caighlen said lightly as I nodded in agreement.
Reaching over he put his hand on my thigh as I continued driving into town.
Arriving at The Dive Center we parked in the employee lot, then turned off our cars as we got out. Walking up to the entrance I unlocked the doors then walked in and turned on the lights.
"Wow, this place has changed since the last time I was in here." Mama L. exclaimed amazed. Taking everything in.
"Yeah, we readjusted things and then added on an extension of 10 feet for the new counter along with two new rooms, one for the break room and then the other for the 'locker room' which is where we all keep out things when we go out on the water." I said nodding as I started my morning routine.
"Good, a lot better than that little chest you all used to lock your things in." She said nodding in approval.
"Just had to get more business before we made the next leap." I replied smiling proudly.
"Nolan told me business has been blossoming like crazy. Good job. Your parents would be so proud of you." She said smiling back at me with admiration in the depths of her eyes.
Nodding my head I turned away feeling tears come to my eyes, then walked over and started changing the job board according to todays schedule.
Tilting my head I thought about who should be teaching beginner dive lessons at the pool and who should be leading a group along the coral reef.
Malcom's usually really good with beginners but I know he wants to go out to the reef more, though todays group is slightly larger than normal.
I'll set it up so Malcom takes the newer group of 5 to the shallow coral reef just down for the docks, Rina can lead todays beginner lessons in the pool like normal and Nolan and I shall take the bigger groups out for a tour around island to deeper diving waters. No doubt the guys will be coming with, well Caighlen and Fendall at least. I have a feeling Remus might stay back to talk more with Becky.
Checking it over I nodded then walked back into the main area, watching as Mama L. wiped a few things off and the guys started moving things and restocking, like they had been doing it for years.
'Easy to do, when all I have to do is look into your mind, love.' Caighlen said as he caressed my mind lovingly.
'Comes in pretty handy.' I replied with laughter.
'That it does. I like how your mind works, you divide everything into portions and work your way through until you have a final more thought out plan. It's pretty impressive.' Caighlen said proudly making me flutter with happiness.
'I'll be back, I'm going to get breakfast for the crew.' I said feeling him acknowledged me by sending me a burst of love.
Grabbing my purse I walked out of the building and across the street to Frank's.
"Hey darling! Almost done just a few more touches." Frank called out.
"Take your time." I said smiling as I sat on my favorite stool.
"So, I see you have more guests lately." He commented curiosity leaking into his voice.
"Yes, Nolan's mom is visiting us for a while and then my boyfriend and his friends have been helping out with the shop." I replied hearing something drop.
Looking up I saw him looking at me around the corner.
"Did I just hear you say boyfriend?" He asked excited as I smiled.
"Yes you did. His name is Caighlen. I'll bring him over sometime for you to meet him. He's a great guy." I replied as he made a noise.
"I'll be the judge of that. But I am happy for you." He said as he smiled at me. Then ducked back into the kitchen coming out a minute later.
"Here you are love, the usual. Tell Linda I say Hi and for her to stop in sometime, the missus and I would be happy to see her again. It's been awhile." He said smiling as he rung it up. Giving him the money I paid for my purchase and grabbed the boxes.
"Thanks Frank. I'll be sure to let her know to stop over." I said and headed for the door, then crossed back across the street and entered the shop, walking into the breakroom.
Setting up the boxes on the counter, I started up some fresh coffee and went back into the shop. Crossing the floor to click on the open sign just as everybody walked into the shop.
"Morning Raihl." Becky called as she went and locked up her things then headed into the breakroom.
"Morning Raihl." Malcom said with a yawn as he gave me a hug and followed Becky.
"Good Morning my oh so beautiful Bestie!" Rina exclaimed as she dropped herself into my arms giving me a big hug as we started laughing. Releasing me she followed Malcom and Becky in back.
"Morning Rai." Nolan said as he hugged me tight. "I'm happy for you, though I have to say those emotions last night were intense." He said giving me look as I blushed.
"Sorry I couldn't help it. The mating urge struck and then bam!" I whined as he smiled. "Also, be happy that you weren't in the house, Remus and Fendall gave me crap as soon as I came downstairs." I said blushing. "Oh and heads up. I am so sorry but I let it slip that sometimes you forget house manners and well your mom heard…" I said lightly as he groaned.
"Good thing for that, that would have been horrifying, feeling and hearing it. And oh god. She is going to be on the prowl." He whined and looked around for his mom as he snuck into the locker room shouting in surprise when he walked in.
Well at least he tried. I thought shrugging as I heard Mama disciplining him.
Watching I started laughing as Caighlen, Remus and Fendall walked passed the room, stopped, then continued on making faces.
"Still think it wasn't bad?" I teased, seeing them all looking at me.
"Okay, so maybe you were right." Remus said grimacing as they nodded and I felt happy.
"Raihl's almost always right about things." Malcom said as him and Becky came out with food and coffee.
"Becky." I said putting my hands on my hips as I glared at her mug. Looking sheepish she walked back into the break room and came back out with Rina right behind her, her mug full of her precious coffee.
"BUSTED!" Malcom shouted gleefully. Fist pumping the air in triumph.
"Sorry, I know. No open uncontained drinks in the shop." She said walking to the counter groaning as Malcom laughed.
"Oh, Malcom. Let us not forget that one thing." Becky said grinning evilly as Malcom gulped and choked on the coffee he just swallowed.
"You promised." Malcom said panicked with wide eyes.
"What thing?" I questioned raising an eyebrow. While Rina looked back and forth amusement covering her whole face then shook her head at me.
"NOTHING." Malcom said quickly giving Becky a pleading look as I looked at her with my eyebrow still raised.
"Nothing, important Raihl. I swear." Becky said looking at me with a smile, then glanced around the shop and froze as she saw Remus looking at her, then looked down as she blushed.
"Oh, yeah. Forgot to mention but the guys are all going to be helping out for awhile. So expect some extras around the shop for a while." I said as I walked away smiling.
'Sooner or later those two are going to get together. Maybe not right now but eventually.' I thought as Caighlen's chuckle floated through my head.
'Let it happen on its own.' He said in amusement.
'Hey, I was only going to give them a little itty bitty push.' I said quickly.
'Love.' Caighlen replied and I sighed.
'Okay, I might have given them more of a shove instead.' I confessed as he started laughing.
Everyone glanced to Caighlen curiously as he laughed then shook his head.
"Just a thought I had, nothing serious." He said out loud as I scoffed in amusement.
"Right. A thought." Remus commented as him and Fendall looked at both of us and I shrugged. Let them wander.
Looking at Becky she took a sip of her coffee as she glanced at Remus, doing a once over. I could see her eyes light up. She definitely liked what she saw.
Clapping my hands everybody looked at me as I watched Nolan and Mama come out of the back room. Nolan's face still stuck on a grimace.
"Okay, so let's get going on todays schedule. You've all looked at it, besides you three." I said pointed at the guys.
"And me, haven't gotten a chance yet." Nolan said joining us.
"About my schedule, which part of the coral do you want me to take the newbees too?" Malcom asked taking a drink.
"The reef just down from the docks on the left side. Plenty of roam area but not overley big. Lots of sea life to still discover." I said as he nodded in agreement.
"Hopefully, they'll get to see Lil Star today." Malcom said with a smile taking another gulp of coffee as the guys looked confused.
"Lil Star?" Remus questioned curiously.
"It's a starfish in that area that loves to show off. Seriously, at first we hardly saw it but then eventually it came out all the time when someone was nearby and it shows off by walking around on the sand or pieces of coral. It's like it always knows when someone is near too. It's really cool and super pretty." Becky said with a big smile. Her eyes lighting up at the thought of Lil Star.
"The first time we took Becky out we went there and she spotted Lil Star right off the bat. Spent a good amount of time just enjoying the beauty. It's one of her favorite spots to go diving at." I replied grinning.
"Good choice for the group." Nolan said nodding his head.
"Yep, and to reply to you Nolan. We are taking a slightly larger group out over to drop 8. They requested lots of sea life and deep diving." I replied as he nodded his head again.
"We'll have to watch them a lot closer than usual." He said giving me a look as he frowned.
"Why?" Becky asked confused.
"Drop 8 has been have a slightly more active showing of tiger sharks lately." I replied and Rina scoffed.
"And we all know how tourists just love to do things they aren't supposed to." She said scowling as Malcom and Nolan nodded.
"Exactly." I agreed.
"Now let's get geared up." I replied as we all separated. Everyone but Mama and Becky following me as we went to gear up.
"Do you want us with?" Remus asked curious.
"I was thinking Caighlen and Fendall could come with and you could stay with the shop incase they needed you? We already have all of the stock from the warehouse so you will mostly be helping out around the actual shop. If that sounds okay?" I questioned already knowing he was going to say yes.
"Yeah that works out for me." He said smiling as he left the room.
Turning to Fendall and Caighlen I looked up at them.
"Do either of you know how to dive? Without of course using a particular dragons body." I said with a smile.
"A little bit. Might have to give us a couple quick lessons but we learn fast." Fendall said as Caighlen nodded in agreement.
"Okay, Nolan. Can you do that?" I asked Nolan who was already geared up to go.
"Yeah, here put these on, might be a little weird and tight but they're the biggest ones we have." He said apologetically as they quickly put the suits on and followed him out.