Dr. Luna
The Fairy’s Forbidden Mate Chapter 36

Rhea could see a small crowd in the main hall in the distance. Titus walked protectively next to her as they got closer. In order to get to the back hall they would have to pass through the crowd. And among them was the worm, Melvin. Rhea could see he was almost sneering at her as they walked up to them. "Oh my! What happened to your arm dear?" A girl asked. It was the most fake sympathetic voice Rhea had ever heard. Kelsie immediately walked in front of the girl blocking her view of Rhea.

"Easy Kels." Rhea gently reminded her friend not to cause trouble.

"It looks like this is a bit of a rough country for your fairy, Titus." Melvin hissed out with venom.

"Not at all. Just some children that had gotten into mischief and my sweet angel paid the price for their trouble." Titus tried to keep walking past them. He wasn't going to keep Rhea there in her uncomfortable condition, but Melvin kept talking almost blocking their path.

"You'll have to forgive the children. They are used to us adult dragons that they wouldn't be able to harm with their weak flames." Melvin curled his lips up at her showing off his grotesque smile.

Rhea heard him loud and clear. He was saying look how badly she was burned by weak fire. Imagine getting hit by an adult. Well a*****e that wouldn't happen in a fair fight. Had she know that the child was using fire she would have easily blocked it with her water. She was getting ready to say something when Ruby and Grayson walked up.

"Get the hell out of their way Melvin." Ruby shoved the lower ranking man out of the way. Melvin's eyes flickered with anger, but he wouldn't dare speak back to her. Not with Grayson right there. He knew better. Grayson had no affection towards him. No responsibility. If he insulted his mate, Grayson would kill him.

"Hurry and get her taken care of Titus. After you feel better let's have some girl time." Ruby smiled at Rhea and nodded for Titus to continue past.

"Take good care of my angel, Titus." Grayson said and Titus let a small growl rip from his chest.

"She isn't your anything."

Grayson and Ruby chuckled. "He was always the over possessive one." She was both of their angel. Because of Rhea they could now be together. The torture was over. They still were awaiting their chance to properly thank her.

Titus eased Rhea through the crowd and then down the long corridor. He was taking her to the library. When they reached the door, he turned and looked at Cody and Kelsie. "I'm sorry, but the two of you will need to wait here." They nodded without a fight. Like they already expected this. He found this interesting but not enough to take time out to dwell on it.

"Gramps you in?" Titus hollered as he pushed open the door.

"Such a rude young king you have become." Grandpa Sage clicked his tongue loudly. When he rose his eyes, he was shocked to see Rhea. "Oh, my dear sweet child what did you get into." He gently rose and came over to inspect her arm.

"Tch, I see how it is. I'm the rude king and she is your dear sweet child." Titus grumbled in playfulness.

Now behind closed doors in the Great Sages private library Lee walked up to her side. He took his arm out and gave Titus a hard shove away from Rhea's side.

"Well... there you have it. I am just not appreciated around here." Titus continued to playfully pout.

Lee ignored him and inspected Rhea's arm closely. There was such an intimate tenderness in the way his arm caressed her shoulder.

"I think I have something in here that will fix that up in no time. I would only use something so precious on someone so precious." Grandpa Sage winked and walked back behind his desk looking for something. "Does it hurt bad?" Lee gently cooed to Rhea.

It was funny. Suddenly next to Lee the pain was forgotten. The intimacy of being near him was the only thing she could focus on. "No, I'm fine. It really isn't that bad."

"I can see your wound Rhea. It is that bad. There is barely a layer of skin left." Lee's voice suddenly dropped with minor irritation.

"Lee." Rhea smiled and kicked her foot at him playfully. "It is just a burn. It will heal. Stop being over dramatic."

Titus and Grandpa Sage both chuckled. She was the only one who could get away with such actions and words to Levi. And it was interesting to see him in this state. The state of the lovesick dragon.

Lee lowered his head onto hers and gently pecked the top of it. "You are my little troublemaker. I can see you will always keep me on my toes."

"Well, I wouldn't want you to get bored." She smiled into his chest. She felt his hand rub her in soothing motions. His very touch put her at ease. It was amazing the effect he had on her body.

"Here it is." The old man walked over with a small vial. "Let me see your arm my dear."

Rhea lifted up her arm and sucked in a sharp breath at the sting. Lee instinctively nuzzled into her neck trying to comfort her.

Grandpa Sage put three drops on her arm from the vial. "There. In about thirty minutes you will be as good as new."

"Hey what was that stuff? You never used it on me when I was hurt." Titus looked at the vial with interest.

"I said it was only for someone precious that's why." Grandpa Sage walked back to his desk and locked the vial away in his drawer.

"Ouch." Titus held his chest in fake pain but wore a smile on his face. In reality he liked these games and playful banter.

Lee continued to keep constant contact with Rhea. He rubbed her back with his fingertips and rested his head upon hers. When he had heard she had been injured it took all his self-restraint not to fly to her instantly. Then he had to watch Titus go up to her first. Touch her first. Hold on to her first. And then seeing her in the outfit that was barely covering her body... Yes, his jealousy was going out of control. Titus was doing this on his behalf, but he wanted to torch him for touching his mate.

"Is it feeling better?" The low rumble of Lee's voice sent a shiver down her spine. She couldn't help it. Her body just naturally reacted to him. She nodded her head into his chest. It was feeling better, but the truth was she was just happy to be in his arms. She missed him. She had wanted to see him since she woke up this morning. From now on he was to at least kiss her goodbye in the mornings if he was leaving. She had to at least get a small fix in to hold her off until she could see him again. "I have to say it. This side of you Levi... she brings out the better in you." Grandpa Sage smiled as he took his seat.

"Right? Seeing Levi like this is such a complete flip. It is like seeing a different guy." Titus beamed and Lee let out a small grumble in annoyance.

Rhea looked out from Lee's chest and over at Titus and Grandpa Sage. "Really? He doesn't seem that different to me?" Lee had always acted like this with her. Just that now there is a bit more touching, but he was the same guy she had always known. "He is a complete grouch when he isn't with you. A mean snake that can't wait to lash out and sink its fangs in someone. He is like a wasp. You don't have to do anything and the bastard will sting you. You calm him down and make him more like a cuddly puppy." Titus smiled widely as he noticed Lee's annoyed glance.

Rhea looked up at Lee. She raised her good arm up and brushed his cheek gently. "Not my Lee. He has always been cuddly." Damn it Rhea you did it again. Just pour the wine and cut the cheese. She was the one acting like a lovesick puppy. Though... the way his light blue gems were shining down at her it looked like he didn't mind her corniness.

"Hahaha trust me he isn't. He is like a rabid dog when you aren't around. You do your best to tip toe around him because you know you are going to get bit if he wakes up." Titus laughed loudly obliviously destroying the mood between the two lovers.

Lee flashed Titus a quick unreadable look. Well, it was unreadable to Rhea, but Titus seemed to have read it loud and clear because he instantly quieted down. He looked back down at Rhea. He gently reached his hand up and tilted her chin up to him. He gently held her there as he looked her up and down. His eyes flickered back and forth when his gaze landed on her thighs. "Are you trying to test my restraint today, princess?" His voice had a low rasp to it. He drew his mouth closer to hers so that his breath tickled her lips.

"This is your fault for not having clothes ready for me this morning." Rhea pointed the blame back on him.

"You should have just worn my clothes." His lips brushed against hers as he spoke.

"I don't think that would have looked right. Why would Titus's mate be wearing your clothes?" Rhea smirked against his lips.

"My MATE." Lee growled and crashed his lips against hers claiming possession. He didn't care about the two other men in the room. This was his mate. HIS. And he already had to suffer through so much restraint. He couldn't do any more. He torched her lips branding them as his own. All the while he made sure he gently held on to her body. He was being sure not to aggravate her injury. He eased away from her. Listening to her staggered breaths for air. "I might have to play along with this charade for now... but that doesn't mean I am a willing player. I am barely tolerating it. I don't share. I don't pretend share. I'll kill anyone who touches what is mine. And you are mine."

"Well, that last part sounds more like the Levi that I know." Titus smirked and then made the lock and key motion over his lips when Levi shot him a dirty look.

Rhea sighed. She had needed that contact from Lee. She had been craving it. She smiled and rested her head against his chest. She liked hearing him calling her his. She liked how he claimed her. It was what she had always wanted him to say over the years. And now him saying it was like pure ecstasy. She was his and he was hers. She hoped he would turn out to be her mate. She wanted that complete bond between them. But even if he wasn't. He was going to be hers. She loved him and that would never change. It's her wolf's fault for taking so long so she doesn't have a say in their mate.

"We should probably head out. Cody and Kelsie are sitting out there worried." Rhea said reluctantly. She didn't want to leave his arms, but she didn't want her brother and friend worrying out there.

"How is your arm?" Lee lifted her arm and stared at it. It had only been maybe ten minutes and her arm already looked completely healed.

"Now that is an interesting turn of events." Grandpa Sage hobbled back up to inspect Rhea's arm. "This stuff works fast but not that fast. This must be some sort of reaction with your fairy powers. That is the only explanation."

Rhea looked at her arm quite pleased. It looked good as new. As if nothing had ever happened to it. She moved her arm around and smiled. "It feels completely normal."

"I guess it is back to the meeting room again." Titus huffed with a tired air.

"How is the meeting going?" Rhea looked between Lee and Titus.

"Eh, it is about what I expected. Actually, in truth a bit better. Grayson and Ruby are taking a hard stance in support. Their views alone are very strong for our side. We just need a bit more support for all of the dragons to accept it. We need one of the Northern leaders and one of the Southern leaders. Ruby's brother will be here today and she said we can bank on his support. We are expecting the Northern leaders in about a week so we will have to wait until then for full support. It will work out. It is not like they can do anything about it. We were just looking for complete acceptance. If the four main leaders all accept it then no dragon will have any room for protest." Titus rubbed the back of his head and yawned.

"Sorry for causing you guys trouble." Rhea said quietly.

"No, Rhea. You don't apologize. This is about the dragons and their ways. You have nothing to apologize for. Nothing at all my sweet fairy." Lee kissed her forehead and looked down at his beautiful mate in adoration. She was perfect. The dragons and their issues were not her problem. They would deal with it. One way or another he thought darkly to himself.