Dr. Luna
The Fairy’s Forbidden Mate Chapter 19

Rhea felt the hot breath upon her skin. It was like getting hit with steam. She could feel the heat from the body her back was leaning into. She could feel the well-defined chest behind her. She sighed and leaned backwards with a small smile on her face. She knew who was behind her. "I don't ever recall saying that I would belong to you?" Rhea smirked an enjoyed his warmth on her back. It was like having a human electric blanket. It was so comfortable, who wouldn't soak it in? Especially when the blanket had a chiseled body and very handsome face.

"I don't recall ever giving you a say." She could hear his smirk as he spoke.

Rhea whipped her elbow backwards and collided the point with his stomach. "Ooof."

Rhea spun around and stared into the topaz eyes that were slightly squinted from the impact of her elbow. "Don't think I'm just going to melt into your arms, Titus. You might be cute, but you are out of your mind if you think I am just going to allow you to claim me for yourself." She reached her hand up and flicked his forehead.

Titus reached up and rubbed his forehead. "Ouch, Rhea. How can you be so mean to your future lover?"

Rhea shook her head and giggled. Such a flirt.

"Where is mom at?" Cody walked up with Lee and looked around and then back towards Rhea. He watched her eyes gloss over and become a bit dull.

"She's talking with Grandpa Sage. Apparently, it is something I am not allowed to hear." Rhea frowned and looked down the hall. She looked at Titus and smiled. Grandpa Sage had cleared up the whole map thing. She was happy about that. She didn't want to doubt them. Then she looked over to Lee. The image of herself calling for him flashed into her head. Her sad and desperate eyes. She could feel her own heart breaking. She suddenly could hear it... the low snarl deep inside of her head. She made it out only briefly before it vanished again. She turned her head to see a man in all purple approaching them.

"My lords." Melvin bowed and then shot an icy look towards Rhea.

Titus reached forwards and pulled Rhea into his side. He leaned his head down and nuzzled his nose into the crook of her neck. "Melvin... Is there something you need?" Titus's eyes flickered up to him with irritation.

Melvin's eyes glared over the actions of Titus with Rhea. "My lord... given my position I must say something. Surely this is just..." He motioned between Titus and Rhea. "This is just some fun to pass the time, right? It's just you are treating her an awful lot like she's...-"

"My mate." Titus answered with a smirk. He watched the eyes of the man widen and fury build behind them.

"You wouldn't... you wouldn't take a... fairy" The word fairy almost vomited out of his mouth. "as your mate? You wouldn't taint our kind like that." Melvin's voice hissed out with contempt.
Rhea felt the hot breath upon her skin. It was like getting hit with steam. She could feel the heat from the body her back was leaning into. She could feel the well-defined chest behind her. She sighed and leaned backwards with a small smile on her face. She knew who was behind her.

"Careful." Lee's eyes looked darkly at Melvin. There was real fear in Melvin's eyes when he noticed the dark glare from Leviathan.

"Last I checked I am the king, not you. How dare you question anyone's choice as their mate? Let alone your kings..." Titus wrapped his arms around Rhea tightly and held her flush against his skin. Meanwhile he continued to keep his head tucked away near her neck.

Rhea stood there allowing herself to be controlled like a doll. She was getting very confused about this situation. Feeling Titus hot breath upon her neck once again. This seemed like more then just playful teasing. This was more promising and threatening. Why would Titus go this far for a simple game? She could feel his lips almost brush against her neck near her marking spot. She felt an almost pitted feeling in her stomach. This was taking things a bit too far. She didn't want to make trouble. She was getting confused. A deep rumbling noise was heard. She could feel the vibrations underneath the chest she was being held against.

"Are you not going to discuss this with the rest of the council?" Melvin asked in agitation.

"Why do I need to seek approval from the council on my own mate?" Titus snapped his head up away from Rhea's neck as he looked at Melvin.

"Because this is unprecedented. No one has ever taken a non-dragon mate." Melvin looked at Rhea with disgust.

"Look at her like that again... I dare you." Titus bared his teeth at Melvin with an imminent threat in his eyes.

Rhea didn't know what was going on. She did know that she could not appear timid and weak. She made sure she stood fully and confidently. She pinned her gaze back to Melvin. This might not have been her fight. But this man was looking down on her kind. She would not allow it. "Do you think you are superior to me?" Rhea smirked at Melvin. "The idea that you are superior when you are not even stronger than me is ridiculous." Rhea grinned at the man whose mouth dropped in shock. "St-st-stronger than me?!" Melvin gasped in outrage.

"Exponentially." Rhea answered with conviction.

"You're quite sure of yourself." Melvin, being met with her confidence, was feeling himself being flung backwards. There was little room to doubt that this girl was a real leader. And that disgusted him.

"You wouldn't even make me break a sweat." Rhea sighed in uninterest and then looked back to Titus who was grinning with pride back at Rhea. "It is nice to let your people speak freely. Though, I think there is a fine line between speaking freely and disrespect. Anyways, I am bored with this." Rhea waved her hand towards Melvin and walked back down the hall. She felt her insides swirl in rapid motions as she walked further away. She heard swift footsteps behind her and felt the familiar strong arm of Cody wrap around her. "That was amazing. Awesome job Rhea." Cody spoke lowly as they continued to put distance between them.

"What the hell is going on here." Rhea furrowed her brows and shook her head. She felt like she was being used as a toy to break tradition. She didn't mind helping break the backwards mindset. But she was afraid of the rabbit hole she might be forced to go down for that. She wasn't about to be forced into being a dragon's mate. This was all just for show right? She looked up to see her mother and Grandpa Sage making their way towards them.

"Grandpa Sage, you may want to get down to the end of the hall. A guy named Melvin seems to be stirring trouble." Rhea watched his unreadable eyes as he nodded in acknowledgement. She watched the older man walk down the hall. Who was this Melvin guy that he was able to stir up so much trouble? It had to be deeper than just Titus's father's friend's son.

"Rhea? Are you alright?" Lilly looked over her daughter. She looked flustered and confused.

"I feel like I am getting thrown into a game and I don't know the rules or the object of the game." Rhea sighed and glanced backwards towards the nothingness down the hall. "Everyone knows things that I don't." She spun her head back and looked at her mother. "I know the feeling, Rhea. I have been there before on my own journey. Just remember, somethings you have to discover for yourself. When you are told them, it ruins your own growth." Lilly smiled at her in understanding. She felt like almost everyone knew about her being the fairy princess before she knew. Sometimes, it is best to let the truth get discovered when it is meant to. "Don't worry Rhea. You have a group of good people here. I feel comfortable leaving you in their capable hands. In fact... they are not the ones I worry about. It is you." Lilly smiled at her and raised her eyes accusingly. "It is you and your own ability to get into trouble."

Rhea grinned and shrugged. "I guess I take after my mother in that aspect." The two girls giggled together, and Cody sighed.

"This only means more trouble for me." Cody grunted.

"Oh, you know you love it Cody." Rhea teased as she poked at his chest.

"As much as I love a paper cut." Cody folded his arms and snorted.

"Rhea, I have to get back. But as you saw, you can always reach me quickly." Lilly gave her daughter a sad smile. She might be in capable hands, but leaving her baby here was still hard.

Rhea walked up and hugged her mother tightly. "Don't worry mom. I will change the future. We will have a bright future."

"I never doubted that you would." Lilly hugged her daughter tightly back. "Come on and walk me out."

"Hopefully, they are done quarreling now." Cody grinned and looked down the hall. They had to pass through that hall in order to leave.