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sparkled down at her in the gray morning light. It’s a phenomenon I’ve never experienced before, but I’ve read about it in the ancient texts. You gave your healing to me while I slept, but somehow we managed to connect in our unconscious, and neither of us was drained. You received the energy from me, and then directed it back as waves of healing energy, changed by your touch. It’s a partnership of sorts, a deep bond that we share.
    “I didn’t even realize.” Her thoughts sped to keep up with the ideas he was laying out before her.
    I know. I didn’t at first either, but I felt the healing, even while we slept, then I remembered the teachings of my youth about the legends of the royal line and the remarkable females who had amazing gifts of healing. That’s why I have no doubts about who you are, Lana. Your special power speaks to me.
    She settled back against his side, liking his words, as she mulled over all that had happened since Tor had helped him back to their cold, little lair in the mountains.
    “You saw me naked!” Her outrage was ruined by the little giggle that left her lips as she smacked his side gently. “I thought you were a dragon, but all the while I let you look at me and you were human too.”
    She blushed remembering his warm breath drying her bare body and the way his faceted emerald gaze had followed her. “I should have known.”
    He let out a smoky chuckle. Yes, you should have realized by the way my tongue was practically hanging out of my mouth. You are one gorgeous woman, Lana. I mean that sincerely. How could I resist looking at such beauty when presented so enticingly before me?
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    Lana! Are you awake? Tor’s happy voice spoke to both minds.
    “Yes, I’m awake, Tor.” She raised her voice so the dragonet could hear her. “How are you this morning?”
    I’m good. I want to fly.
    Me too, Roland added in a dry voice, stretching his wings as he made a show of waking up. Tor followed suit, getting up and bounding over to one of the larger pools to play at fishing for a few minutes.
    Shall we gather your things and get underway? The sun is high enough now to really sparkle off Tor’s magnificent scales. Roland was speaking to her alone, she knew. She answered him in the silence of their minds to keep their words private between just the two of them.
    You really were serious about that?
    Roland snorted smokily as she got up and stretched. His gaze followed her with a hungry glitter.
    Dragons can be just as impressed by the look of their fellows as humans. Believe me, Tor is going to make quite an impression when my friends get a good look at him, and I do have an ulterior motive. If they’re looking at him, the knights won’t be making eyes at you. His large head butted into her soft breasts gently. I might not be able to keep from toasting a few of them if they start making a play for my girl.
    Is that what I am? Your girl?
    Roland stood very still, watching her closely. I’d like that, Lana, and more. I’ll make no secret of how I feel. We belong together.
    This is all happening so fast.
    I know. I’ve had a few days to think about it. You only just found out I can shift from dragon to man. It’s a lot to take in and I know I’m rushing things but you can’t deny that we feel right together, can you?
    She took a moment before answering him honestly, in a small voice.
    No, I can’t deny it.
     
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    Then I won’t press you for an answer now, but think about it, Lana. I want you.
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Chapter Five
    Roland led them over the river only a few minutes later, and within moments, a trumpeting call challenged them from above. Two dragons and knights bore down on them, flanking their flight as soon as they saw Roland’s black hide. She guessed the other dragons and their riders must be talking silently with Roland, but none made any attempt to speak with either her or Tor from what she could tell.
    Look at them, Lana! They’re such pretty colors.