Page 23 of Bonded By Moons

Excited to leave the confines of this overwhelming space, I run head first into an absolute unit of a man. He grunts from my accidental attack against his back and slowly turns to look at me amusingly. “Well, hello there.”

“Um, Hi,” I say with a blush creeping up my cheeks from embarrassment. “I was just going for a stroll. The prince said I was his guest and I’ve grown tired of being confined in this stuffy, stale room.”

He turned his whole body to face me now and crossed his arms, looking down at me over his nose. “He was right, you are a little dragon.”

“What is that supposed to mean?” I cross my arms and stare right back at him.

He smiled delightfully, “You’re quite little, and possess the attitude of the ancient dragons.”

“And who might you be? His personal dog?”

“Actually, yes. I’m his personal guard, sworn to protect him since we were kids.” The absolute unit said this with too much pride in his voice.

I stared at him with pursed lips, and he smirked and stared right back.

Fine. The fight is on.

Suddenly, I feel a spark of electricity tingle my finger tips. I flex my hands at my sides. Then, I hear his footsteps approaching down the hall.

I’m becoming more and more aware of his presence.

“My flame, why are you out of bed? You should be resting.” Prince Willow casually asked me while nodding to his guard. “Thanks for keeping her safe, Artie.”

He returned with a platter of pancakes, bacon, fruit and glasses of sparkling wine. All of which are my favorite things to eat. Especially bacon, by the stars I love bacon. I think I let out a soft moan and drooled a little bit on myself. I didn’t realize how hungry I was till now. The last time I ate something must have been days ago.

“Is that for me?” It took everything in me not to reach out and shove that whole platter in my mouth.

My stomach growled, and the prince looked down at it.

“Yes. But, you’ll need to stop blocking the door and let me in if you wish to eat any of it.”

All too quickly, I hurried back to sit on the edge of his bed and waited for him to deliver the tray. “Okay, I’m ready.”

He chuckled and placed the platter on the silky blue covers and I lost all control. I began digging through the food like an animal. Taking bites and cramming it all into my mouth.

“Yes, a little dragon indeed.” Artie says under his breath.

I looked up to find both men cross armed in front of the doorway, staring at me with so much amusement.

I wiped my syrup covered mouth with the back of my hand. “Yep, just your precious little mate, waiting to be pranced around court like a medallion. I’m definitely cut out for this life.” I said sarcastically, rolling my eyes at the brutes crowding the space.

“You will be, and are, the most beautiful princess to-be. Even if you eat like an animal starved for days.”

“I have been starved for days, you moron!”

He winces at that.

“Did you want me to wake you from a recovering slumber just to eat some bacon and bread?”

“Yes. Yes, I did. If you knew me at all, you’d know I have a severe love for food.” Once I said that, I instantly regretted giving him that information.

Shit.

He could totally use this against me. With him knowing I love food, he could use it to soften my feelings for him.

Slowly, a knowing smirk took over his features. It lit a fire inside of me, causing my toes to curl and me to choke out a gasp. “Well, there’s phase one of our acquancy period. Let’s continue after you’ve gotten your fill, my flame.”

I decided not to respond and just ignore them both. I will eat in peace and enjoy every minute of this. Bacon is just too good.

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