Page 95 of A Luna's Dynasty
“As if you’d ever be lucky enough to get a glimpse of my mind,” he shot back. “I run a tight ship up here.”
“More like a rotating-door bedroom,” Garrett snorted.
“Hey now. I may have a lot of ladies interested in me, but I don’t take them to bed. I wouldn’t lead them on when I know they’re nothing to me.” Caspian grabbed an apple as Caden studied Lita and Asher.
“I don’t have a mate and have only heard what others have said. Is this normal for mates?” Caden watched as Asher shook his head.
“It’s not normal,” Asher said, his fingers brushing against hers.
“It’s like there’s no boundary anymore. Sometimes I can’t tell if it’s my feeling or his. If I think of something embarrassing, he’ll react—sometimes before I even realize I’m thinking it. But … I already know we’ll never have a misunderstanding again. We know the other’s mind. It has its drawbacks, but it’s a gift.”
A sharp giggle erupted from Kristen. “You’re going to have to get really good at controlling your thoughts. Otherwise, you’re going to be in for some surprises.”
“You like it,” Asher interrupted, planting a kiss on Lita’s temple.
She glared at him, but her smile betrayed her. “Maybe a little.”
“I’ve only heard of something like that happening once,” Grayson mused, looking up at the ceiling. Caspian nodded his head in agreement.
“Sometimes, two souls would get bound together so tightly, they couldn’t even die without the other. They called it a soulmate bond. Stronger than mate, deeper than blood. Connected more deeply and also more powerfully. The bond is said to bestow strengths and blessings on a bonded couple.”
“I‘ve been wondering if that was what it was, too. Before, only I could sense her feelings, but after she marked me—”
“SHIT!” Caden stood up, leaning over the table, spilling the drinks as he looked at Asher’s neck. “You do have a mark! Way to go, Lita! Nice … very nice.”
“We got ourselves a true luna right there.” Kristen beamed and scooted more into Garrett’s side.
Wow, I’m surprised he isn’t embarrassed over this,Lita thought to herself.
What’s there to be embarrassed about? I’m actually quite proud of my mark. If I had long hair, I’d be wearing it up today.Asher winked at her as he took another bite of his sandwich.
Hey, quit listening to my thoughts,Lita scolded.
Can’t. They just pop into my head. Better quit thinking.Asher grinned as he looked over at Lita, who was giving him a crooked smile.
“Is it just the lovey dovey stuff, or do you guys feel each other’s pain too? Because I was just thinking about labor pains …” Garrett grinned, staring at Asher.
Caden leaned back, beaming. “This just keeps getting better.” He clapped his hands, delighted. “I propose an experiment. Grayson, punch Asher in the arm and let’s see if Lita feels it.”
“Don’t you dare,” Asher warned, eyes narrowed.
“Just a little one.” Lita nodded at Grayson, curious about learning more about this connection.
Grayson flexed dramatically, then delivered a firm tap to Asher’s bicep. Lita shook her head. “Try harder.” He punched Asher this time, harder.
“Okay, not funny,” he said, rubbing his arm as if he’d been hit with a sledgehammer.
“Hmm, maybe we won’t feel the other’s pain.” Lita said but then suddenly winced as a strange burn hit her chest. It only lasted for a few seconds, but it was intense.
“What was that? Lita, are you okay?” Asher placed his arm around her and rubbed his own chest with his other hand. “I felt that … and I knew it was your pain, not mine.”
Kristen set her mug down with a thunk, all traces of humor gone. “Are you two okay?”
Lita let out a slow, shaky breath as the pain faded. “Yeah. It’s gone now.” She turned to Grayson, who was watching her with the focused intensity of someone trying to puzzle out a very important secret. “Is that normal?”
“What type of pain?” Grayson stood up and moved behind Asher and Lita.
“It was bad. Felt like … I don’t know. Not normal pain.”
