Betrayed (Elesian Dragon Mates Book 2) by Joyce Sammie

Author:Joyce, Sammie [Joyce, Sammie]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Publisher: Southern Heat Publishing
Published: 2020-07-19T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Nine

“I wish I could go,” Rose moaned enviously as she watched Jade and Wendy leave the mansion. They were going shopping for dresses for the Autumn Festival.

Annabelle didn’t seem bothered. “We’ll have more choice shopping online anyway.”

Rose was infinitely grateful for her friend’s decision to order online too, so that Rose wouldn’t have to be alone in finding her dress without leaving the mansion. The dragons had consented to wait outside, even allowing Rose to use a silencing spell so that she and Annabelle could chat in private.

She loved her dragons, but it got wearying having them dog her every step. Asher had added the stern condition that if a fly so much as landed on a windowsill suspiciously, she was to shout out mentally to them.

“Yes, but we won’t be able to try them on first.”

“You do remember Asher offering to fly you in a tailor from Paris, right? Trust me, if the dress doesn’t fit, your guys will have someone modify it before you can finish telling them.”

That got a smile out of her. “I guess you’re right.”

“Would he really have flown in a tailor from Paris if you agreed?”

“Probably. The clan has built up a lot of wealth over the years. Of course, they couldn’t use it when they were being held captive by witches, but that didn’t stop their investments from making interest. I bet if Dane asked, Asher would fly in a tailor for you too.”

“I bet Dane could convince him.” Annabelle’s dreamy smile no longer caused Rose any pain, now that Gavin was back.

Still, all wasn’t completely well. Rose was becoming increasingly worried about Gavin.

“You okay?”

“Just thinking…”

“Unlike your dragons, I can’t read your mind, so spit it out.”

Rose hesitated, wondering if she should say anything. She hadn’t spoken to her other dragons about her worries, mainly because she was afraid of how Asher would react when he found out—which he would if she talked to his brothers. She’d been doing her best to keep that portion of her thoughts to herself.

She was sure they must have noticed, but they were giving her space, perhaps because she was their mate, or perhaps because they knew she was still new to the whole mind reading thing and realized that the complete loss of privacy was still sometimes difficult for her. After all, she’d had only a year to get used to it—they’d had their entire lives.

Maybe telling Annabelle would be a good thing. Rose would be able to talk to someone without risking Gavin’s place in the clan.

“I’m worried about Gavin. He’s keeping something from us. There’s a part of his mind that’s completely closed off.”

Annabelle shrugged. “The guy deserves his privacy—you all do. Personally, I think the mind reading would drive me mad.”

“No, you don’t understand. Their whole lives, the dragons have been completely open with each other, even with things that are difficult or embarrassing. For Gavin to shut himself off like this—it’s not just strange, it’s alarming. Something is going on with him.

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