Dr. Luna
The Fairy’s Forbidden Mate Chapter 83

Lee glared at the dragons. He looked at the dragons that had been subdued who were surrounded by guard dragons. They wouldn't be kept alive. There was no room for traitors. His blue eyes met with Titus' topaz eyes. It was time for his announcement. "From this day forth." His voice echoed out crisp and resounding. "I want it to be known that the fairy princess is MY mate." Shocked gasps were heard throughout the crowd. "I will only ever say this once. To injure my mate will mean certain death to whomever hurts her. And while this doesn't need to be said it will be so there is no mistake. As my mate her rank is unquestioned. She will be treated as you would treat me. She is my equal and should be respected as such." Lee looked over the dragons as he spoke with a deep clear authoritative voice. The other dragons immediately lowered their heads in respect.

He was done. Done with tiptoeing around. Done with hiding his mate. And if he felt any push back, he would easily be done with the dragons. She was his first priority. She would be someone they would look out for and protect. Otherwise, they would each have the life snuffed out of them.

Titus smirked as he caught Melvin's face. He was completely distraught having heard that Rhea was Levi's mate. He knew then that he would not live to see another day. It was a crime for harming their deity's mate and the punishment was death. Titus stepped forward towards Lee and bowed his head before straightening himself to stand tall before him. "Your mate will be our treasure. You can count on the full support of the West dragon kingdom." Titus smiled at Lee who nodded his head smiling back at him.

Next Dex, then Weston, and finally Grayson all made their public announcement in support of his mate. The unity of the four dragon kingdoms were showing anonymous support for their deity. There was no dragon who could ever oppose him, but showing their support was endearing.

Lee nodded his head. Then he walked up to Titus. "Find out what you can. See if you can find out how many more traitors are among us. By any means necessary. And see to it that HE doesn't see the next morning sun." He glanced over at the other traitors that were surrounded by guards. "I don't want any of them wasting anymore of our oxygen." Titus nodded and Lee swiftly walked past him. This was Titus' kingdom but when it came to Rhea getting injured he had no problem pushing his authority. Not that he needed to. Titus would have done the same thing. Lee looked at the castle and hurried on his way. The dragons had a lot of issues on their hands right now with the traitors. However, his mate had been injured. His place was at her side.

"Cody, I am fine. Quit hovering." Rhea batted at him as he was leaning over her. You're far from fine. It is going to take me another hour to fully heal you. And that is with your combined fairy powers and the medicine you were given.

I was too naïve... but I think with experience I could have beat the old man. Rhea smiled internally.

In a couple of years we would have been ready enough to kill the old man. Next time though, I get a piece of the action. Lumi pouted sourly.

As long as they aren't dragons. What good can you do against a dragon who can fly in the air?

I can do everything you can do plus I have claws and fangs. It's better to let me fight. I'm faster than you too. I have better reflexe-

Okay, Lumi I get it. Hush. Concentrate on healing me. Rhea listened to Lumi chuckling confidently. She had just gotten her wolf. They needed more time to build the relationship up between the two of them. Already they were close. Like siblings in a sense. The trust between the relationship would develop with time.

"Here Rhea, I brought you some tea. Cody, help her sit up." Kelsie snorted in agitation. She was in a foul mood since Rhea had been hurt.

Cody chuckled and adjusted the pillows and pulled Rhea up in a sitting position. It was a good thing Levi came when he did. He would never underestimate the dragons again. Especially the royal line. They were very fearsome.

"Cody..." Rhea sipped her tea as she quietly brought his focus to her. "What were you about to do? You were telling us... goodbye." Rhea gave him a small accusing glance and Kelsie also fixated her gaze on him. Cody smiled. "Don't worry about it Ray Ray. Everything is okay now." He was trying to get out of talking about the subject. He already knew how the two women would feel about what he was about to do. "Nope. Tell me." Rhea insisted as she looked at him accusingly.

"I wasn't going to let either of you die. I was going to protect you that's what." Cody said softly.

"How..." Rhea was curious... since she had something she had never talked to Cody about... and it seemed like he had something similar.

"It is a last resort method. I can take out any opponent but if I use it..." Cody's eyes met with Kelsie's. "I will also die. My job is to protect you with my life. You both are too important to me... I will protect you by whatever means necessary." A liquid crystal trickled down Kelsie's cheek. She walked up to his side and buried her head into him. She knew he had to protect Rhea. But she couldn't imagine losing him. Somehow, she became someone who needed him. She did though. She needed Cody.

Rhea stared at her tea. She also had a similar ability. A double-edged sword. Cody had confided in her about his. It would only be fair to also let him know about hers.

Only yours is more powerful. You and Wyatt can single handedly take out the demon army... at your own demise of course. It is the thing you have been secretly banking on all this time. Protecting everyone no matter what. Lumi said in minor annoyance. Such a waste of life. In her mind, it was to kill everyone else to protect others. Not sacrifice yourself to protect others. It seemed dumb to her.

You're right Lumi. It is wrong to plan for that, isn't it? I am able to really understand that now. Knowing that... that is what Cody almost did. It is a horrible feeling. To live by someone else's sacrifice.

Exactly, Rhea. You are a werewolf. You are a fighter. You will fight. You will protect everyone by fighting. And we will win. We are much stronger than you think. You and Titus are strong together just like you and Wyatt are strong together. The three of you together will be amazing.

"The thing is Cody..." Rhea agreed with Lumi. She wanted Cody to also hear this. "Cody you are a fighter. Your job is to fight. You fight to protect those around you. You don't give up by sacrificing yourself. Then you won't be there for the next threat." Rhea let out a breath and then stared at the liquid in her cup. "The thing is Cody... I know. I know what it is like to have a double edge sword." She glanced up to his deep brown eyes and smiled. "You feel like because you have this that it is your responsibility to use it. I know because I thought so too. You see... Wyatt and I can use a power together that is strong enough to wipe out an entire army. But if we use it... it will kill us with it."

A low growl was heard by the door. Their eyes shot up to see Lee staring at Rhea with ice blue daggers.

"Leave." He snarled lowly as he looked at Cody and Kelsie. He walked in at the part that she said her and Wyatt had a power to wipe out an army. He hadn't heard what she said above. All he could think about was losing his mate. And how he almost lost her today. His protective instincts were being put into overdrive. He looked at Cody and Kelsie who seemed hesitant to leave her. He let out a puff of air and controlled his anger. "I need to speak with her alone." Rhea nodded to them and this time Cody and Kelsie walked out together. They needed some time to talk as well... or not talk.

Lee shut the door once they left and turned to face Rhea. His light blue eyes looked her over as he strode towards the bed. He reached out and gently cupped her chin in his hands. "Don't you ever... and I mean ever think about using that power. I swear Rhea I will lock you away so you will never see your twin brother again." No twin brother means no way for her to use her destructive power.

Rhea leaned her head into his touch and smiled. "Lee, I was only explaining it to Cody because it is what he planned to do. I was trying to tell him that it would feel horrible to be alive at the expense of someone else's sacrifice. And that our job is to fight and keep fighting. So that we can be there to fight in the future with those we love." She watched his eyes soften. He slid into the bed next to her and pulled her up into his chest.

"Are you alright?" His deep tender voice quietly spoke to her.

She leaned into his hot chest. Smelling his relaxing scent. He was the best therapy in the world. Her body immediately relaxed against him. The minor pain she was still feeling vanished next to him. "Mmm much better with you by my side." Rhea tilted her head up to him with a small frown. "So, what happens now?"

He looked into her worried sapphire crystals and gave her a reassuring smile. "Everything is going to work out, baby. All the dragons know who you really belong to. You will have more protectors out there now than enemies. I know now you will be well looked after." "I mean... as far as the other deities go." Her voice whispered out.

"I'll talk with them tomorrow."

"Do you think they know?"

"Oh, they know. There is no hiding it now. The spectacle today would have had them watching what was happening. They definitely know. I will explain everything to them. We have the support of the four dragon kingdoms. You are a fairy princess and a Gemini twin. It will all work out Rhea. You are not just an ordinary mate to have. I don't think there will be a problem now." Lee said, trying to reassure her. He could feel her body get tense and he knew she was worrying.

Rhea closed her eyes and listened to the gentle thudding of her mate's heart. The soothing rhythm was just what she needed to help her body relax. She was tired... Lumi was tired. Their body needed to rest.

Lee smiled as he felt her body ease more into his. He listened to the soft sounds of her sleeping breath. The gentle rising and falling of her chest. He wrapped his arms around her protectively and held her close. His precious fairy mate. Now everyone knows... everyone. For better or for worse it was out in the open now.

"Sleep well my sweet fairy." Lee kissed the top of her head tenderly as he whispered into her hair. He took this quiet moment for himself. He breathed in her scent to help relax his body.

When he heard Lumi's panicked voice in his head he immediately flashed to Rhea in his dragon form. His murderous intent was high as his beast demanded to protect his mate. When he saw her laying on the ground... with blood over her body... He had never been more afraid in his entire life. If she didn't have her wolf... he didn't want to even think about that. He knew what would have happened had Lumi not been awakened. If only he really could lock her up in a tower and keep her safe.

He would do anything to keep her safe. Exposing her as his mate was the first step. This would guarantee her to have even more protection with more eyes looking over her. The next was a gamble. He was hoping now that all the dragons knew, and she was accepted by all four kingdoms that it would force the deity's hands.

No matter what... He had to keep her safe.