The dragon-angel man apologized and spoke of the Void. Kieran did not miss the sadness in that smile, it was the smile of regret. No doubt that this creature pined after Teu, which only made the flames of jealousy fan higher. With the mention of DaeLuin, he knew the gist of everything perfectly. Another from Teu's past returned from the destruction of their home. He knew he should be happy for her, but a dragon just fell from the sky and now stood nude in front of
his mate!
And wasn't requiring medical attention!His betrothed's simple explanation did nothing to assuage the feelings of territorial aggression. Kieran clenched his teeth at the sight of her reaching out for Michael, almost grinding them. Teu may say "guardian" and "friend", but Michael's eyes clearly wished for something more.
'Other Dragons are not to be trusted!' She stepped from his grasp, only to take both of them and drag them away.
"I don't think this is a good idea…" Kieran mumbled as he allowed her to steer him toward the shop.
She had barely given him a second glance since Michael showed up, only had eyes for the dragon-angel man, and seemed oblivious to the noble's emotional conflicts. Normally, Kieran would have been defused, at least partially, by now at the mention of past relationships such as "trusted friend". He couldn't think rationally, but Kieran did clearly foresee one thing. Two dragons inside the shop would have a high probability of Kieran losing his control. It would be the dinner situation with Elwin all over again.
"Really, Teu, this is not going to end well." His words came out as a plea, his last shred of self-control trying to pull his beloved mate into the realization of Kieran's predicament. It wasn't that he didn't trust Teu and her judgment. Right now…
He didn't trust himself.