Page 72 of Dragon Untamed

Kaida laughed. "I mean, I could. But that's not what my heart wants."

"You still care about that twatwaffle?" Remy asked.

"Twatwaffle?" Kaida asked while holding in a laugh.

"What? Don't like my colorful choice of words?"

"More like I’ve never heard anyone say that one before."

"That's because it is my invention. I give you permission to use it, by the way."

Kaida laughed and went back to leaning her head back on the chair. She listened to the thoughts she had about Enzo. The memories she had with him before the rejection warmed her heart, and Kaida smiled toward the ceiling.

"Is it wrong that I want him back?"

"No," the girls said in unison.

"Kaida, it's okay to still love the man you fell in love with. The only thing he did was reject you. He did not hit you, demean you, or anything else that would have us all questioning your sanity. He is a good man. He made a mistake. He listened to his father and said something he realized he never meant to say."

"How can she trust him, though? He listened to someone else about his love life. What if his parents get into his head again?" Sundrei added.

Kaida looked at the Vampyre and frowned. She had a point. What if his parents still did not want Enzo with her?

"That's something she can bring up. Just because the bond is complete doesn't mean she can't reject him later. It'll be more devastating and harder to move on after, but it’s not unheard of," Azulia offered.

"You're right. I remember hearing about an Alpha that was bonded with his fated mate and rejected her after years of her not producing an heir," Remy recounted.

"Seriously? Someone rejected their mate because she wasn't getting pregnant? That is ridiculous!" Azulia shouted.

"Well, Lycans have a hard time getting pregnant as is. It's easier with a fated pairing. So, if an Alpha has a mate that can't get pregnant, that means the end of their reign is in sight. Lycans are pretty ruthless."

"Clearly, but to leave someone just because she can't get pregnant...that's not ruthless; that’s heartless."

Remy shrugged her shoulders. "It's fairly common in Lycans. This Alpha was killed anyway. His pack was tired of him being as ruthless as he was, because he was worse than a normal Alpha, and someone challenged him and killed him. It happened right after he rejected his Luna, too. She was a good Luna. She kept the pack running like a well-oiled machine. They were one of the strongest packs in the kingdom because of her. That's why someone rose up and took him out."

"Why do I have a feeling that, if I ever went into the Lycan Kingdom, I would end up killing most of them because of how uncivilized they are?" Azulia asked.

Remy smiled, "I'd probably join in. The Alpha of the kingdom is someone I'd love to take down. He is almost as bad as the Alpha who rejected his Luna. He thinks even one mistake warrants death. That isn't how our laws are, so it's rubbing many people the wrong way."

"Then how is he still in power?" Adrien asked.

"Because there is no one strong enough to take over. Lycans are so different from you guys. We need someone powerful enough to keep everyone in check. Dragons are the only ones that are somewhat similar; though, from the sounds of it, the Elemental Princes were just as strong as Prince Enzo. From whatI understand, that doesn't usually happen. If the four are just as strong as the prince, they could challenge for the title. Enzo will have difficulty keeping those four in check if dominance works like Lycans."

"No. Dragons are a little different. The prince can reign over the other dragons once he is named King and his father passes it off to him. Others can challenge the throne, but Enzo is more powerful than the others. Our magic plays a part in it."

"And you are more powerful than the five of them. Remember that."

Kaida looked over at Adrien, and she gave her a smile. Adrien was always the first to point out how powerful she was compared to the boys now. Kaida needed to remember that she didn't have to cower away anymore.

"So... I should tell Enzo and the boys that I will not stand for them constantly fighting and that Enzo needs to decide to stay with me or return home without me?"

"Yes," the girls said in unison.

Kaida felt them before she heard them. Her eyes bugged at the idea of the four outside the house. The girls looked at her confused and heard their voices approaching the porch.

Well...ready or not. Here they come.

Seeing Enzo with Beckett, Arlo, and Esen boded well for her. All of their body posture was relaxed, but Enzo's face held the gaze of someone who wanted to talk. Kaida stepped onto the porch with the girls at her back. Enzo looked past her at her friends, and his eyes widened. Kaida could feel that they allowed their power to show, hitting Enzo like a gigantic wave. She caught him stumbling for a second, but he quickly recovered.

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