Mated to Dragons novel

---- 88. ANGEL There we so many people. With the help of Nate, I made invitations for everyone. They weren't forced to attend. Those who weren't interested were asked to go somewhere safe. The town had to be cleared as per the witch's instructions. But it looked like everyone was at the castle. And to think that I had thought it stupid for a building to have such big rooms. Some locals agreed to play music on a stage that had been set up in one corner of the room.

There was space for dancing as well. Stalls had been set up around the room where the people were selling food, ornaments, and a lot of other stuff that were handmade. While the witches set to work, the people were having a market day just like on Earth. Only this one was held in the middle of the week and was organized on short notice. Maurice used his magic to set up a dome-like structure outside the castle where a few more stalls were set up.

Someone had managed to organize some rides for the kids, including ponies. ---- So far everything was going great. The air was filled with chatter and laughter. It almost felt like home. Sadness filled me as my eyes darted around. I missed Earth. My life on Earth was shit. There was nothing about it that I loved, but it was familiar. There were no unexpected surprises or worries like there were here. All [had to worry about was money. And now everything was so different.

My eyes locked on Mason where he stood laughing with some men. He looked completely at ease being surrounded by all these people. Even Nate who was anti-social looked like he was enjoying himself. I searched the room but couldn't find Lucas anywhere. Panic set in. What if Xavier came to give him bad news? What if something went wrong? What if there was trouble brewing somewhere? Nate had pointed out his concerns when we started making arrangements.

The castle gates would be open which would make it easy for the enemies to sneak in. Precautions had been taken, but a slip-up could ---- happen so easily. I really hoped there wasn't any trouble. Arms slipped around my waist from behind. I tensed and then slowly relaxed when Lucas's scent surrounded me. "Relax," he breathed against my ear. "Are there any problems?" "No. Maurice just called me to let me know that they are about to start. The town has been cleared." Iblew out a breath.

"Dance with me." Before I could protest, Lucas was already leading me towards the dance floor. With a gentle tug, I found myself flush against his body. I gripped his shoulder and tilted my head back to look at him. "Stop worrying," he ordered softly. "T can't help it," I told him softly. "I don't want anything else to go wrong." "Tt won't." He smiled as he pulled me closer to him. The band was playing a slow, sweet melody. Even though I had never danced before, it was easy to