Read Online A Dragon's Dream of Love (Song of the Sídhí Series #2) by Jodie B. Cooper - Free Book Online

us not to worry as the preserves are quarantined.”
    “Oh, gee, that makes me feel ever so
much better,” Leah said in grumble, silently thinking the camp must be in
KìvHart Clan territory. The KìvHart dragons were fanatical Sídhí activists,
sheltering every kind of Sídhí creature, whether it was a werewolf or a river
serpent or a basilisk.
    ~ ~ ~
    Derek's tension eased when they
approached a rather large cabin with a blue sparkling lake immediately behind
it. Walking along the path, they stayed shaded; the mountain area was thick
with huge trees, but he didn’t know if the brightness of daylight, even under
the shade, hurt Leah or not. And he wasn't about to ask her and risk getting
into any kind of argument. At the moment, they seemed to be getting along.
    They walked in the door and a young man
greeted them.
    "Hello you two," the man said
from the kitchen, which was at the back of the cabin, beyond the long common
room. The young man smiled, but his eyes lingered on Leah as he motioned to his
right then his left. “Girls are on that side of the living room and guys are on
the other side. I’m Jacob and I’ll be your dorm parent for the next few
months.”
    “Thanks,” Derek said automatically. A
low growl rumbled from his chest and his eyes narrowed in anger as Jacob
continued eyeing Leah’s shapely figure. “Where is everyone?”
    “Your group went on a hike. They left
several days ago, heading toward the largest of our nature preserves. After
they finished touring the preserve, they planned to spend a few days in the
paint ball sector,” Jacob said, waving toward the forest. “It’ll be hard for
you to catch up with the main group, but at least you should be able to catch
the other three boys that left an hour or so ago.”
    “We’ll wait here for the main group.
Leah needs to stay out of the sun,” Derek said, trying to ignore her gasp of
outrage.
    “I can make up my own mind,” she huffed
at his high-handed attitude. "Thank you very much."
    “Unfortunately,” Jacob said, grinning
at Leah's snarly remark. “Staying here is against one of the primary camp
rules. The kids in each cabin must stay together and play together. Majority
vote decides each activity and the entire group must participate, whether it’s
swimming, hiking, or watching movies all day.”
    “That’s nonsense,” Derek said, his
voice growing harsh. “She’s already getting a burn. Another hour and she’ll be
blistered.”
    “I’m fine,” Leah said in exasperation.
    “The hike should be perfect,” Jacob
said. “The mountain trails are heavily shaded and it’ll take at least four days
to reach the preserve. They planned to stay there for a couple of days then
another two or three at the upper gun range then ride the rafts back to camp.
I’ll get a couple of packs together with food and stuff. Don’t forget to pack
swimsuits and pick-out a paint gun before you leave.”
    In under an hour, they set out armed
with a map and a last minute warning from Jacob. “The nature preserves are
quarantined areas. Don’t leave the approved trail and always sleep at an
approved campsite.” At their grimaces he added, “Camp rules are there for your
protection. Most preserves contain some pretty deadly Sídhí creatures. The
trails and campsites are in secure areas.”
    Once on the trail, Leah looked up at
Derek and grimaced. “That was a great send off. I thought I left all the
dangerous creatures behind in the Dhark Valley.”
    “Don’t let him scare you,” Derek said,
clenching his fists, angry with the young ‘house parent’ for upsetting his
mate. “I got the feeling he was trying to frighten us.”
    “Why? He seemed really helpful,” Leah
said, surprise coloring her voice. Then she grinned up at him. "He's also
gorgeous. He must be nearly seven feet tall and did you see those
dimples?"
    “No, I didn't. I've got a gut feeling he
was putting on an act,” he said grumpily, unsuccessfully trying to smother