Mated to Dragons novel

---- 57. LUCAS "Keep your eyes open, I wouldn't put it past them to try something stupid." I paused, frowning at the gates. "Let the hounds out but keep a close eye on them. I want any intruders captured and locked up, not killed." "Of course, sire." I nodded at the guard and then spun around to hurry away. Most of the people left after I cleared up some of their confusion .

It seemed like some of them were under the impression that I was going to hand over my title because of my divorce to Arabella. Some claimed that they were told that things were going to change a lot now that they were without a queen. Things were going to change, but only for the better. Angel hasn't been crowned yet, but she already had a few great ideas. What she did for that woman was prove that she was going to make a great queen to our people.

She was going to be a lot better than Arabella. All they had to do was to give her a chance. I was sure that they were going to love her. ---- "The council called a meeting for tomorrow morning ," Xavier said as he fell into step with me. " They claim that the report Duke Nate sent them was too...brief." I sighed. "Of course they do.

What time?" "They said as soon as possible but I managed to make an appointment for nine-thirty." "Good." "Ts there anything else I can do for you, sire?" I thought about it for a few seconds before I answered him. "No thank you, Xavier. Get some rest, tomorrow is going to be another long day." "They only fear the future , sire. Our future was set with your marriage to Princess Arabella and the news that you are expecting to start a family soon." He hesitated .

"King Sutton's kingdom is crumbling due to the loss of his queen." "'m aware," I muttered. "Some of his people came to seek shelter." "Can I make a suggestion, sire?" he asked softly. I waved a hand for him to continue. "Right now, they are worried about the future.

I know that you don't want to put your mate in the spotlight because of the danger she's in, but it will put the ---- people at ease if you tell them that you found your true mate and that she will lead the kingdom at your side." If only things were so easy. "Pll think about it. Goodnight, Xavier." He bowed and then hurried away. Istared after him until he disappeared from sight. Xavier didn't have a bad idea and I would have done it if it wasn't for the danger Angel was in.

I would have to make a public announcement and Angel would have to stand by my side. It would place her in direct danger, no matter how much security we arranged. Ihad almost lost her once and I wasn't going to allow that to happen again. With a shake of my head, I changed direction and headed towards my office instead. I ordered some coffee and then took a seat behind my desk. I stared at the papers scattered around the desk.

Angel had organized it so well the last time and I messed it up when I was searching for a file earlier . Just thinking about her made me ache to see her deeper. I was halfway to the door before I realized what I was doing. Forcing myself to turn around, I