Mated to Dragons novel

---- 49. LUCAS "Are you sure about this?" I turned away from the window and frowned at Nate. Why wasn't he with Angel and Mason? I expected them to put their plan into action. After the letter we received this morning, I wasn't going to try and stop them. "You know once we make this announcement, we are going to face a lot more problems." Pursing my lips, I turned back to the window. My eyes darted around, searching for signs of danger, but found none. Everything looked normal.

"Have you bonded her yet?" I asked Nate. He was silent for a few seconds. "Not yet. Mason was busy bonding her when I left." "Good," I muttered. "A fresh bond mark won't allow anyone to doubt us. Make sure she wears something that-" "That reveals the marks clearly. I know," Nate interrupted. Nate sighed loudly and then moved closer . I didn't turn around to look at him even though I could sense him directly behind me. ---- "Are you mad at him?" Nate questioned.

"Are you mad at us for wanting to bond her?" "No." "Could have fooled me," he growled . "What's your problem, brother? You knew from the beginning that she belonged to all three of us. Mason stated claim first and he should have been the one to bond her first." Spinning around, I glared at him. "Don't you think I know that?" I hissed. "I tried to keep my distance from her. When I saw those bastards ..." I growled. " The beast took control." "And you let him," Nate muttered.

"You didn't even try to fight him." I frowned at Nate. There was no way I could lie to his face. But I didn't know what he wanted me to say. I had tried my best to stay away from her, but the pull was too strong. She was mine. Even after I told her that I didn't want the risk of her getting pregnant and the people hating my kids. Our kids. But if Angel was bonded to all of us, and she got pregnant , it wouldn't be a problem. We would all be raising the kids together as a family.

---- "Go get Angel ready," I said softly. "Xavier already informed all the staff to report to the throne room in ten minutes." Nate's eyes narrowed but he pursed his lips and walked away. I blew out a breath and ran a shaky hand through my hair. My eyes locked on the traditional wear and the dark wooden box next to it. The crown was usually locked in the safe until I was forced to wear it. Xavier advised that it would be better for me to wear it so the people could take me seriously.

Letting out another sigh, I grabbed the clothes and entered the bathroom. I had demanded that our parents attend the meeting as well. They needed to be aware of the fact that Angel was our mate and that we had bonded her. Arabella was gone so that was at least one less thing to worry about. We needed to take care of the portals first, but Ihada feeling that Mother wasn't going to give up easily whether Angel was bonded or not. Angel's safety was my first priority.

I needed someone I trusted to look after her, someone who wasn't going to be easily bribed. Dressed, I walked out of the bathroom and froze when