Chapter 29
The next morning, Lauren awakened to Cartrell sitting beside her bed with a table of breakfast. "Good morning. I figured you would be hungry this morning since you joined with two people on the same day."
"You know about Tom?" He nodded. "And it doesn't bother you?"
"No. Every bond you have will be different. You are the only one that seems to be bothered. Have you reached out to Gerald since you have been here?" She shook her head no. "You don't have to worry. We all know you are getting used to this situation and we know having multiple bonds is new to you. You will learn how to maintain them in a way that everyone is satisfied. But, you should be sure to reach out to each of us daily, no matter which of us you are with."
She smiled, finished breakfast while having a calm conversation with Cartrell and, once he left, the sprites helped her get ready for the day. She then reached out to Gerald. He showed her a video of the baby dragons going through training, told her he loved her, and that he could feel the new bonds. "I'm glad you are joining with others. Our power grows as yours grows and becomes stable. Look at the connections now."
Lauren entered a meditative state and examined the tethers. Gerald was still giving her a lot of power but so was Tom and Cartrell. She also noticed that the power flowed through her and into each of them. She was the conduit of their power. "You see. The connections you make bring strength to all of us because we are able to blend our powers and draw from each other as well as you. When we make bonds or connections to anyone else, we feed the bonds of those around us. Follow your heart, my love." Gerald stated.
Lauren opened her eyes and felt Gerald's presence all around her. "I am using one of Tom's gifts, dream walking. Because I am a dragon and much older than he is, I know how to use it and have added a twist to it." His presence touched her sides and gently caressed her breasts. She moaned at the touch. Then he kissed her deep and hard, stealing her breath and making her dizzy. He wrapped his arms around her and pulled her tightly to his body. She could feel the warmth of his body and the sensation of his hands rubbing up and down her back. Gerald picked Lauren up and she wrapped her legs around his torso. It was amazing how real he felt.
"I could get used to this. Being able to feel you from afar is wondrous." Lauren commented.
"When I really practice this skill a bit more, I will be able to do more than just hold you in this state." He placed her back on the ground and released her.
"Thanks for the experience. That was wonderful." Lauren said. "I hope to see you soon."
"I am always with you." With that, Gerald went back to taking care of the brood.