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Chapter the fifth
Heavy spoilers below, some of this will get re-used. I felt really bad removing this character from the story. He was originally the villain, then something else, now… gone except for a small mention. Relationship spoilers are also ahead. Some of this will get put back into the third “book” and so I really suggest you skip this if you don’t want spoilers. It confirms some stuff that has been hinted at.
Oh and this next book is probably the most overtly sexual one, due to the fact that the main character is well… an incubus.
Seriously. Don’t read if not into sexy talk or spoilers.
It is Saturday. I have a date with Mab today. I can hit the Shop before it. I head on in. I will get to spend some time with my honey before I see the architect of my happiness.
I step in and something feels… off Jen is at the counter. She looks… scared? The few irregulars here are all subtly looking at the Hispanic man waiting for his drink. He looks like he is from the Basque region of Spain if I had to place him. Tan, complexion, hair and eye coloring all remind me of that place. He kind of looks like an old acquaintance… FUCK.
I walk up and talk to Jen. “Hey, beauty, what is going on?” She looks over, John is preparing a drink and the “man” is surveying the room like he owns it.
“I’m not sure. His chime was really obscure. I had to look it up. Dragon attack by Queen…”
I chuckle. “Bit on the nose, considering I think that’s the Basque Dragon. Why is Fernando here tho?”
Her eyes get huge. “You know him?!”
I nod. “We had a few run ins. He can be amenable if you remember they have more pride going than 30 lions.”
Jen narrows her eyes at me. “That pun kinda sucked.”
I shrug. “Can’t all be home runs. Anyway, he only goes out to add to his horde and to find a mate… well shit. He never goes for less than top pickings.”
Jen smiles at me. “You’re in danger.”
I laugh. “Nope. Not even on the list to worry. This field is barren, he can’t sow any oats in it. I‘m safe.”
She nods. “Okay. So that explains why he shook his head when looking at me. That or not high enough quality…”
I grab her hand. “You are far prettier than you realize. He shook his head because you can’t have kids. Got me?”
She looks at my completely honest eyes. “I miss working with you, Mona. You’re always amazing for my ego.”
I wink and kiss her hand. “Well, you are a hell of a kisser. Shame we never got to do more. Give Trevor a smooch for me later. And have him give you one for me. I will go help with Fernando before he causes a disruption while you get my mocha, darling.”
She nods and gets working on it after I pay. I head over. He eyes me up and down and smiles.
“Hello beautiful woman. Where have you been all my life?” He is laying on his charm. It almost works.
“Europe, mostly. Then America. But that was after the last time you used that cheesy fucking line on me in the 1600s.” I wink at him. He stops short and stares at me.
“Drink for Fernando.” He seems to be trying to remember me. He grabs his drink.
“Drink for Mona.” Recognition flares in his eyes. “Demonic Desdemona? Ah, it has been ages. How could I forget those eyes?” He’s still charming, give him that.
“You were more interested in my tail and other parts. I can let it slide. I know the answer, but I have to ask. Why are you in New York City?”
He goes to sit and offers me a spot. “Looking to add to my horde and sire a clutch. I heard there were Fae capable of superior feats here after the Courts moved. One should suffice.”
I shake my head. “Bit arrogant to assume one will say yes. Anyone capable of surviving the process likely has the power to tell you to fuck off.”
He chuckles. “You would have been up for it if not for the fact that you are barren.”
I squint at him. “Different time, different mindset. And let’s be honest, I have a toy that can work almost as well as you did…”
He glares at me. Ah yes, wounding a dragon’s pride. I like playing with fire. Fire immunity is a good deal.
“We’ll see on that last point, I hope. Now then, I assume you didn’t come here to meet me, so who are you meeting?”
I chuckle. “My Fiancé. She’s amazing.”
“She would have to be.” He means that. Scary as he is, this dragon’s a good one. The doorbell chimes. Cheers theme. It’s Connie. I smile without even thinking about it and turn towards the door. All the clients that are here often and the staff join together to call “Connie !” She brightens up and waves at me when she spots me. Heading to the counter Jen is already getting her tea ready for her.
She comes over. He gets up and motions for her to sit down next to me. “Hey gorgeous, who is this?”
“An old friend. Goes by Fernando. Visiting from Europe.”
Fernando smiles. He reaches forward and takes her hand gently to plant a kiss on him. I would be jealous but I’m not ruining this moment for her. “I see you truly are special to have managed to change this one as much as you have.”
Connie blushes. “I had help. Though I’m happy to say thank you to that.”
He chuckles. “I believe you are a nymph, as anything less would be impossible given your beauty.”
Damn boy, settle down.
She blushes harder somehow. “Alseid. I am bound to the grove that tree out front is part of.” She gestures to her tree.
“Ah, well, that doesn’t suit us well. I’m afraid I will back off for your safety. Shame. You are definitely intriguing. A named wood nymph with a grove that I cannot see more than one tree of who has a crown…”
Connie stares at him. “Crown?”
Oh crap. Dude.
“You don’t realize you have the potency of a queen?”
“Excusemewut?” She’s staring.
Fernando looks at me. “Have none of the others told her?”
I shrug. “Not my place to meddle in Fae affairs. The queens know her will, desire, and capabilities. She’s the shield maiden of a Queen. It would disrupt things if she took the mantle of a Queen as well…” I’m looking anywhere but at Connie. She notices.
“Pardon me.” Her serious voice. She gets up and goes to the restroom. Uh oh.
Fernando looks at me. “I’m very sorry, I didn’t mean…”
“WHAT THE EVER LIVING FUCK?!?! HOW DID I NOT KNOW THIS?!?!” Everyone in the shop hears that. She finally looked at a mirror and stopped not seeing it. Great.
“I’m going to go console my lover. She’s going to have some hard choices and everyone was letting her avoid them. Do be careful revealing such things, Great Wyrm, or some Sidhe Lord or Lady may take offense. I would also hate to see you get in trouble with one of them. I can handle Connie.”
He looks extremely contrite. Good. He’s still a decent dragon. Better than any of the others. “I know you don’t have position in the Courts, but you do know someone that does. Is there a proper way to introduce myself? I wish to do this all in the proper manner.”
I nod. “Nixie, do you have a moment?”
Nixie the Pixie pops up. She looks at me. “For one of My Lady’s favorites, always.” How can I always tell this one and Connie capitalize Lady when they use the word? Yeesh. Wait. I do it with her too, don’t I?
“This is Fernando. He’s a good sort. He wishes to introduce himself and such. Could you assist him?”
She nods. “I’m a page for the Evergreen Court. It’s part of the job. Alright good sir, the Evergreen and Winter Courts are in session. Chione is currently in charge of Winter and Morgana sits at Evergreen. Do you wish to see them immediately or do you wish to wait until Mab and Patricia are in as well?”
“I have a choice? I would like to as soon as convenient to the Court. I don’t wish to break any rules.” He is being very respectful in how he speaks with her. Nixie looks at him and smiles. Connie returns as Nixie does so. Nixie’s wing stop and she almost falls out of the sky. Her mouth is gaping open as she composes herself. Connie’s Crown is fully formed and it is gorgeous. It’s floating above her head. Nixie stares at it, gulps once, nods as if remembering something and turns to Fernando.
“Take my hand, good sir. Let’s get that off your mind." He takes her hand. She looks around. Sees no regulars are nearby and they simply pop out of existence.
Connie looks at me. “He’s nice. How do you know him?”
I smile. “Old acquaintance. I was in Spain on some business and we crossed paths.”
“You so got some with him. Don’t hide it. What is he?”
“A dragon.”
“Wait, was he one when you had sex?”
I try my best to look shocked and insulted. I’m pretty sure she suppresses a laugh. “Who said we had sex?!”
Connie looks at me. “Have you met yourself, Mona? Until recently your default expression of even mild friendship was ‘fuck their brains out’ and that isn’t an insult, lover.”
“Okay, fine. Point taken, beauty.” I can’t argue it. Maybe she won’t notice…
Connie looks at me expectantly, “So, was he?”
Dammit. “Only a few dozen times…”
“Wait, is that why… you named that bad dragon Fernando the Fabulous?”
I’m pretty sure the AC is going to kick in from the heat my cheeks are putting out. This wonderful, evil woman never forgets anything!
“Can we change the subject before he comes back?”
She looks at me and puts her chin on her hands. “Someone has been seeing a crown above my head for how long?”
Crap. “Can we go back to my sex toy?”
Her facial expressions are adorable...
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