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“And you are?” I asked him, suspiciously.
“I’m not surprised you don’t remember me. You were in pretty rough shape the first time we met,” he said.
“You were a part of the team that found me.” I breathed out, and he nodded.
“Thank you for being a part of my rescue. I know it must not have been easy helping a wolf.” I told him.
“You, being a wolf or a hybrid, doesn’t bother me. For most people, it doesn’t matter. It only matters to the people who only have their blood or title,” he said.
“I’m Ashlyn, by the way. And thank you. It seems your council cares very much about where my blood comes from,” I said.
“Lance and yeah, they’re pretty stuck up for a group of old guys,” he told me.
“Its nice to meet you officially, Lance. Are you and Derek friends, or just colleagues?” I asked him, curious about Derek’s life here. I only knew his father and Matt.
“We’ve hung out. He’s quite busy being our prince and all,” he said.
“Yeah, it’s hard to keep up with a social life when you are always so busy.”
“And then he has you and our little prince there. I’m sure he’s even more busy now.” He said, motioning to James.
“I’m sorry if this comes across as rude, but what are you doing in the castle?” I asked him, and he chuckled.
“Not rude. You have every right to be suspicious. When I’m not on a mission, I take shifts to guard the castle,” Lance said.
“And why should I be suspicious?” I asked him, feeling more anxious about being here.
“My queen, you are safe within the castle, but there have been rumors about a group recruiting hybrid haters. We’ve been trying to stay on top of the threat, but I think it would be best for you to stay inside the castle during your visit.” Lance explained.
“I came here to see the people. Your council just called upon me. Being in the open can be dangerous, but I have my dragon.” I told him.
“I will get a team ready,” he said.
“You really don’t have to do that?” I told him.
“He kinda does. It’s his job.” Derek said behind us. I turned around to find my mates had finally come out of the council room.
“Derek.” Lance shook Derek’s hand.
“Lance, always good to see you.” Derek greeted him.
“This is my mate, Mason. And I see that you have already met Ashlyn.” Derek introduced them, and they shook hands.
“How was the council?” Lance asked Derek.
“A pain in the ass, as always. We just had a spot open up, if you’d like to apply.” Derek told him.
“And how did this position become available?” Lance asked, looking at me.
“He may or may not have pissed off Freya.” I said, pushing my lips into a line.
“Freya?” Lance asked, confused.
“Ashlyn’s white dragon,” Derek answered.
“Wait, the rumors are true?” He blew out.
“Rumors?” I asked him, curious about what they were saying about me.
“That a white dragon has come back from the dead, to rule over the kingdom again.” Lance told us.
“They aren’t wrong. Besides the coming back from the dead part. They locked her in a tomb under the old council building.” I told him.
“Really? Thats fucken cool.” He exclaimed.
“Your council doesn’t seem to think so.” I shrugged. Lance was right about what he told me earlier. Only the people in power care about the hybrids. It definitely could be someone manipulating the masses to believe that we are a threat when we aren’t.
“How did everything go after I left?” I asked Derek and Mason.
“First, you’re a badass. Second, they all tried to apologize to us and to ask for your forgiveness. I think they believe you will freeze the kingdom.” Mason answered, pulling me to his side.
“Wow.” I said, shaking my head.
“Yeah, that sounds about right,” Lance said, and Derek chuckled.
“It’s all fun and games until a badass dragon shows up.”
“One that could definitely wipe us all out,” Lance added.
“I don’t understand? How could Freya do that?” I asked them.
“Dragons are weak against freezing temperatures. Ice dragons were very rare, but were royalty. They could have wiped out the entire dragon population.” Derek answered, and Lance agreed with him.
“Okay, I now understand their fear. I’d fear me too, but I don’t want to hurt anyone. I just want to walk down the street without someone trying to kill me and my son.” I sighed.
“So, what do you want to do, Babygirl? You want a tour of the kingdom?” Derek asked me.
“I do, but I don’t want to put anyone at risk,” I told him. It conflicted me. If it was just me, I would do it, but I have James and Mason to worry about.
“Lance, get the team together and meet us out front in twenty minutes.” Derek commanded.
“On it, boss.” he told him.
“It was nice meeting you three,” Lance said before he left us.
“You okay, Baby?” Mason asked me, while Derek led us back to his wing.
“Yeah, I’m okay. I’m sorry if I made that situation worse for both of you,” I said.
“Babygirl, they will all get over it. And I’m sure one, if not all, of them will call your people for a meeting,” Derek chuckled.
“I’m my people,” I laughed.
“You handled that, like the queen you are.” Mason said, kissing my temple. James fell asleep before I started talking to Lance and he snuggled into my chest.
“Do you think maybe your father would be safe watching James?” I asked Derek as we entered our wing.
“You want to leave him?” Mason asked me.
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