Liam's Mate by J.S. Scott

Author:J.S. Scott [Scott, J.S.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: erotic MM, Romance MM
Publisher: Scott Erotica
Published: 2012-08-23T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 5

The screen disappeared as the last episode of backlash flashed away. Daric eyed Rory as he asked quietly, “Not the grand life that you imagined your twin had, is it?”

Rory shook his head, his expression wistful, “I always thought he was the lucky one. Now I realize he wasn’t.” Rory sighed as he continued, “I always imagined he went away to a grand adventure when he was gone for long periods of time when we were young. I was jealous.”

“In reality, he went away for weeks at a time for healer training. It’s not a grand adventure. It’s hell. You’ve seen some of it,” Daric replied.

“Yeah…I guess I was really the lucky one. I had a childhood. I had friends. And I had Ethan and Nathan.”

“Being a healer is a load of responsibility at a very young age and it’s a lonely life. There is nothing grand about it,” Daric remarked gravely.

“I still don’t understand why he didn’t tell us about the backlash,” Nathan muttered, obviously irritated.

“Because he feared that if you knew that he would pay with pain for killing a fallen, you wouldn’t call him when you were in trouble. He didn’t want to take the risk of losing one of his brothers,” Daric commented quietly. “He was protecting you all in his own way. He never wanted anyone to know about his pain.”

Regan squirmed, feeling guilty that she did know, but kept Liam’s secret.

“Don’t,” Daric said sternly as he gave her an understanding look. “You’re a good mate and kept Liam’s secrets as he requested. You honor him.” He crossed his arms over his massive chest. “I, however, am a prince of my people. I have no such qualms about blurting out his life story if I think it’s for his benefit.”

“Liam’s found his mate. He’ll get his soul and a partner. He won’t be lonely anymore,” Callie exclaimed in wonder. Callie and Brianna were both grinning, but Sasha’s expression was cautious and subdued.

“Liam has a soul. Mating is different for a healer. It’s a blood bond.” Regan murmured absently, knowing that Liam could never truly be her mate.

The room erupted with chatter, questions all being asked at the same time. Daric held up his hand and the room quieted, allowing him to explain the basic mating rules of the healer.

“Holy shit!” Rory exclaimed loudly as Daric finished. “So it really is a miracle that Liam and Regan found each other.”

“Liam found his mate because it was meant to be,” Daric answered with a shrug of his mammoth shoulders. “He’s the first deserving healer in a very long time. He put his people first and served long and tirelessly. He deserves his mate.” He shot Regan a stern, knowing glance as he finished.

She fidgeted nervously, her voice nearly inaudible as she admitted, “I can’t mate with him. The league of mage assassins will kill him if I do.”

“That’s bullshit. Liam needs his mate. You can’t just abandon him,” Nathan snarled. “It’s not like we can’t protect you.

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