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I heard a gasp, and when I looked over at my mate, despite the darkness in the place, there was a radiant smile on his face.Apparently, this place felt like home to him, which was perfectly fine with me. It made no difference where I lived as long as he was with me.

Chapter 8

Caspian

Iwasn’t trying to be difficult. That was never my goal in life. I wasn’t sure why the first house didn’t feel welcoming, but there was simply something that just felt off. But the cabin that Dimitri had been provided? This place immediately called to me in a way that I couldn’t explain.

“There is nothing here,” Dimitri told me. “Not even a dish to prepare a meal.”

I grinned at him. “Are you saying there were things at the other house?”

Dimitri shook his head. “We will have to move everything in from my place in single enforcer housing. Even then, there is not enough stuff to fill this cabin.”

“I can move it whenever you are ready,” I told him. The fact that Dimitri didn’t have a whole lot wouldn’t be an issue. I wanted to bring some of my things from Madrid. Not all, but some. And I had quite a bit of furniture that could be moved from there to here. “The real question is are you comfortable with living here? You didn’t before, and I’m sure there’s a reason for it.”

“I wanted to fit in with my fellow enforcers. As it is, I still get some questionable looks, and at times, others stop talking when I enter a room.”

That was terrible. “Why? Because of your grandfather?”

Dimitri shrugged. “I have to assume that is the reason, but I do not know for certain. I understand it can be a bit off-putting when the grandson of the created dragon is hanging out with you. I’m just another enforcer though, and that’s what I wanted. It took a lot for me to get my grandfather to agree to me being in the position I’m in instead of joining the council in some other capacity.”

That was interesting. “In what way?”

“I’m not sure. I only wished to be an enforcer. I understand the other positions on the council are important as well, but I felt I could be the most helpful as an enforcer.”

“Do you still feel that way?”

Dimitri stared off to the side for a moment, and I struggled to see what he was looking at. The light in the entryway didn’t reach far, and I hadn’t bothered to venture farther into the house. “I’m not sure. I have been on only one assignment.” Dimitri looked at me and smiled while shaking his head. “Do not for one moment think I have issue with warlocks. I truly do not. But the majority of the assignments have gone to them and the hellhounds. I understand the reason for it, but it still is frustrating to continually be left behind because I don’t have the same magical abilities.”

I raised my eyebrows at that. “Did you need me to help? I can be your magic wielder,” I asked as I moved closer to Dimitri. When I reached him, I placed my hands on his sides and held on. Even in this form, he was incredibly warm.

“You most certainly are, but I would worry about you going to some of the places. Especially if you’re carrying our baby.”

“Babies,” I told him. I wanted to have more than one.

“Babies? Are you planning on twins? It is possible, you know.”

That wasn’t…I didn’t wish to think about that particular scenario. In all honesty, that was a bit terrifying to consider. One was going to be a lot. But carrying two of Dimitri’s children at the same time? I glanced down at my slim waist and felt a moment of panic. How was it possible?

“Master Ambrosius carried twins.”

Master Ambrosius. I was trying to place the name. Ambrosius? I was certain I’d met the man. Then it hit me. “The created vampire?”

Dimitri nodded. “Ja. He had twins his first pregnancy. He is slender like you. The body is an amazing thing.”

I was, and I knew it. I didn’t know why I was suddenly worried about carrying babies for Dimitri. “Although I wouldn’t be terribly upset with twins, I was actually referring to babies, as in more than one pregnancy. I would like more than one child?”

“Ja. You have said as much. If after the first you still want more, I will gladly help with that in all ways.”

Dimitri smiled at me, and I returned the expression. “So…now what?” I asked. I dropped my arms and started to move away, but Dimitri wrapped his hands around my upper arms and pulled me back to him.

“Now, we decide when and how we wish for the rest of the day to go. I can move the furniture once the sun is up and the storm passes.” Dimitri raised a shoulder. “Or you can do your thing and bring the stuff from the other place over here.”

I could do that. I nodded slowly as I tried to look up at my One. “Are there more lights in this place? I can always use magic to illuminate the place, but if you have lights, I would much rather simply turn them on.”

“Ja.” Dimitri let go, and after he took a few steps, lights came on, going back through the house.

My eyes widened as I got my first good look at the place. The far back of the house was still dark, and I wasn’t sure if that was because it was so dark outside or if it was simply that far away. I looked at Dimitri, shocked. “Why didn’t you live here?” I asked but shook my head. “I understand why. You already told me, but this place—” I started walking back through the cabin. It was gorgeous. “—it’s amazing. And the floor plan is so open.” It reminded me a lot of my condo back in Madrid. I didn’t have nearly as high of ceilings as there were in the back room, nor did I have the natural beam and stone, but that was beside the point.

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