Page 50 of Dragon Revealed (Dragon Kings 1)
Epilogue
Two days later…
Varek sat on the hillside and watched Jeyra as she fished. He had never been so happy in his life, but their respite wouldn’t last long. He needed to return to Earth, and he was concerned about Jeyra fitting in there.
“Varek,” she said, her gaze raised above him.
He turned and saw a male figure atop the hill. Varek jumped to his feet and made his way over. The man stood tall, his black gaze penetrating, his long, black hair pulled into a queue. He wore clothes similar to Jeyra’s and had a look about him that reminded Varek of Con. He knew without having to ask that this was one of the twins.
“I didna think you could do it,” he said.
Varek crossed his arms over his chest. “When I say I’m going to do something, I get it done. That’s what makes a Dragon King. But you know that.”
The man glanced at Jeyra. “Do you really believe we can live with the mortals?”
“I can no’ answer that. What I can tell you is the mistakes we made so you hopefully doona repeat them. The main one is…doona give up the realm. If someone has to go, it’s the humans’ turn this time.”
The man smiled. “On that, we agree. Are you staying?”
“I need to return so my brethren know I’m all right. My mate is coming with me, but I’m sure we’ll return since this is her world. Will you deny us as you have your parents?”
“So you know who I am,” he stated flatly.
“You have the look of Con about you. Whatever you may think of your parents, they’re some of the best people I know. Con has gotten us through times that would’ve destroyed others. And Rhi has put her life on the line for us many, many times. We owe her a great debt.”
The male nodded, his eyes on the ground. Then he met Varek’s gaze. “You’ve earned my trust. I should’ve gone to help you, but as I didna believe you would be successful, I had begun to plan my own raid.”
“I was successful because of Jeyra, Erith, and Cael. No’ everything has to be done on your own. Friends are the difference between winning and losing.”
“We’ve had to do a lot on our own,” he answered.
Varek twisted his lips. “No’ anymore. If you ever need anything, I’ll be here to help.”
“Aye. I think you will.”
The two clasped forearms, smiling.
“I’m Brandr, by the way.”
Varek grinned as they released their grips. “Nice to meet you.”
“Until next time,” Brandr said and walked away.
When Varek turned around, he saw Erith standing with Jeyra. He descended the hill and gave a nod to Death as he approached.
“I came to take the two of you to Earth. If you’re ready,” Erith said.
Jeyra’s amber eyes met his.
“Are you?” he asked.
She smiled and took his hand. “Home is where you are.”
Varek looked around. He was surprised to find that he wasn’t at all ready to leave, but he had a duty to the other Dragon Kings. They needed to know everything that had happened to him, and more importantly, he needed to tell Con and Rhi about their son.
“What is it?” Erith asked.
Varek smiled at her and shook his head. “I doona want to leave this place.”
“No one said you have to,” the goddess replied.
But Varek knew that wasn’t the case. He slid his gaze to Jeyra, but his mate merely smiled at him, letting him know she would support whatever decision he made.
“Con knows you’re safe,” Erith told him. “He also knows where you are.”
Varek drew in a deep breath and slowly let his eyes move over the land. “It’s time Con and Rhi come here to see their children. It’s time all the Dragon Kings come so they can be reunited with their clans. We’ve waited too long. None should be denied.”
“I’ll pass your words on to Constantine,” Erith said before she vanished.
Jeyra moved to stand before him and wound her arms around his neck. “I hope you’re not staying because of me.”
“I’ll no’ lie, that was a part of my decision. But what I told Erith is what I believe. It’s time you know the full story of the Kings and Constantine, the King of Dragon Kings, and his mate, Rhi, a Light Fae. And their twins, who rule the dragons here.”
Her eyes widened excitedly. “I want to know every detail, my love.”
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