Chapter Twenty-seven

*This is so weird. What is going on over there?* Jasper, Tatums dragon was just as curious as everyone else.

People who managed to get to the field in time, only got to see the black smokey fire so they automatically thought it was Kane or Goliath causing a scene of some sort. They had no idea that the fire came from Trixie. Dr. Lee and Theodore know the truth, of course. Kane has only told Gabriel for safety issues. Kane didn't want or need anyone bothering them. So before anyone could really see anything, they were rushed away from the field. Leaving Kane to discuss some important matters with Terrance.

"Hey baby." Theodore wrapped his arms around Tatum while nuzzling his face in his neck. "What are you doing?"

"I"m just watching. Curious to know what's going on behind those curtains, you know. Everyone is curious." Tatum said with a sly smile.

"If I could tell you, I would. It's not my story to tell, love." Theodore mumbled against his shoulder, placing a soft kiss there.

"I know but that's not going to stop me from asking you all the time." Tatum just chuckled, turning around to wrap his arms around Theodore as well.

"Let me walk you to your room. It's getting late." Theodore smiled and just stared at his gorgeous mate. "You know... I don't know what I love more. Your dark blue eyes or that chocolatey hair."

"How about you love me more instead." Tatums cheek tinted pink.

"Of course I love you more." Theodore just chuckled and placed a soft and gentle kiss on Tatums lips.

Tatum tried deepening the kiss and backed Theodore up against the bookshelf. It's been a little over a month since Tatum and Theodore found each other. It may not have been the best meeting but Theodore has proven himself and Tatum feels that he has made up for his mistake. Even though Tatums face is still severely bruised and busted, the swelling has gone down completely.

Tatum has been waiting for his mate his whole life and it's bothering him that Theodore hasn't tried to mate and mark him. Everytime Tatum tries to start, Theodore stops him before he can even really begin.

"Tatum, stop. It isn't the right time or place." Theodore sighed, gently sliding away from Tatums grasps.

"Well when will be the right time or place, Theodore? It's been over a month and you won't even touch me! Do you not want me? Am I not good looking enough? Or is it because I have a dick instead of a pussy? Hmm, Theo?" Tatum snapped. "I'm tired of you constantly rejecting me. A dragon isn't supposed to go without mating and marking his mate. It's driving Jasper and I crazy!"

"Heeyy, calm down, crazy.. I do want you.. more than anything but it's not the right time because.. because I'm still trying to forgive myself for what I did to you. I still need to make things right with your father. Who, by the way, looks at me like he wants to suck me dry. You have no idea how hard it is for me to keep myself from burying my dick deep inside you while I sink my teeth into your neck. You have no fucking clue how hard that is. I just need to make things right with myself and your father. I don't want your only family hating me." Theodore was cupping Tatums face between his hands. He placed a passionate kiss on his lips and pulled away slightly. "And it isn't the right place because we're in the library." Earning a small laugh from Tatum.

"We will sit down and talk with my dad tomorrow. He will be heading back home in a couple of days and I would like for you two to be on good terms before then. This needs to be put behind us. You have been an amazing mate and have been treating me like all mates should treat each other." Tatum looked up to Theodores eyes.

"What if he tries to take you back with him? What if he refuses to accept me? Hell.. I wouldn't accept me.." Theodore whispered.

"Theo.." Tatum went to comfort him but the library door opened suddenly, grabbing both of their attention.

"I would never take my son away from his mate no matter how much I despise him." Vlad spat at Theodore while strolling towards them. "You hurt my baby. I want so badly to kill you but I can't. Tatum means more to be than anything in this world and it would kill him if I killed you." Vlad never once broke eye contact with Theodore. "I'm only going to give you *one* chance, Theodore. If you harm my son again, I'll keep you chained up, feeding off you for eternity. You'll never see Tate or your brother again. You may be the King of Hells baby brother but you have no idea what I'm capable of. Do I make myself clear?"

"Dad!" Tatum went to protest.

"Yes sir." Theodore didn't hesitate at all.

"Good. Now we should all go get some rest. The three of us should spend some time together before my leave since you're stealing my son away from me." Vlad waved his hand and was out of the room before either of them could object.

"Come on, lets go to bed." Theodore just chuckled.

"To your bed or are you going to keep making me sleep by myself?" Tatum asked, making Theodore stop in his tracks.

Theodore turned his head slightly and looked back at Tatum. "If you sleep in my bed, you'll never sleep anywhere else for the rest of your life but next to me."

"You say that like that's a bad thing?" Tatum frowned.

"No matter how mad you get at me, no matter what our future fights or arguments are about, you'll have to be angry at me while laying next to me every night, Tatum." Theodore stated matter of factly. "I've been holding off on sleeping in the same bed because once I have you next to me, I won't be able to sleep without you. Look at Kane. He hasn't once slept away from Trixie since the first day they met, well besides when the whole Max thing happened and you saw how he reacted not having her there. Our kind *cannot* survive without our mates once we find them."

"Well it's a good thing you don't have a choice then." Tatum lifted his head high and strolled out of the library. Earning a deep chuckle from Theodore.

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Kane managed to get all sorts of curtains put up, shielding Trixie from prying eyes. He had his own guards placed around the field so no one could sneak up on them. He only allowed Terrance to stay for the simple fact his presence seemed to help keep Trixies heating body cooler than what it has been since she started her shift. Theodore was the only one allowed to enter, to help keep Gabriel updated on the situation and to keep checking on Trixie. Theodore refused to let Dr. Lee anywhere near Trixie without him present. Even though she helped Trixie, he refused to trust an elf. Kane didn't care either way, as long as his mate was okay.

Kane had Trixie laid on a blanket with plenty of snacks and water for when she was going to finally be conscious enough to eat and drink. He had himself wrapped around her, holding her close, she was still just in his shirt. The fire didn't burn either of their clothes but Kane was used to that. He could control his flame and it never burned his clothes either.

Terrance didn't say much. He would just stare off into space or stare at Trixie until Kane caught him.

"So now that we have some privacy and it's quiet. What's your deal? Why did you disappear ten years ago?" Kane asked while still snuggled up to Trixie.

"I'll save that story for when Trixie wakes up. She deserves to be the first one to hear my reasons." Terrance whispered. "You can keep trying to break my walls down but it won't work. Once we shift pheonixs have a natural shield around our mind to keep readers and what not from picking our brain, it helps keep us safe."

"You can feel me trying to read you?" Kane was a bit shocked.

"Yes." Was all Terrance said.

Kane didn't ask anymore questions. Of course Goliath wanted to keep pushing. *I want to know why he decided to show up after all this time! I don't trust him!*

*Goliath, relax. I need to rest. I know you'll stay alert but please let me rest. I need to keep our energy up for when she shifts again. She needs us. It's weird, I know but what could he possibly do to us?* Kane just wanted to rest and snuggle up to his mate.

*He could try and take Trixie away from us..* Goliath barely whispered.

Kane let out a loud growl, making Trixie stir a little in their arms and Terrance giving them a confused look. *I'll burn this fucking world to the ground, Goliath. Now shut the fuck up and let me sleep.*

Goliath just huffed but kept quiet. He wasn't going to let his guard down around anyone. Even if Terrance was Trixies father.