Dr. Luna
The Fairy’s Forbidden Mate Chapter 20

Rhea could see Grandpa Sage, Reese, Titus and Lee all standing around talking. The talking quickly hushed as they drew closer. Rhea could see there was some clear agitation from Lee. Titus looked back at Rhea and smiled. "You should have seen her gramps. I thought Melvin was going to pee his pants when Rhea confronted him."

"Good girl Rhea. You have to be assertive here." Grandpa Sage nodded with an approving smile.

Rhea looked between the men. She looked from Lee then back to Titus. She was feeling confused and almost played with. The more she thought about it the more she felt irritated. She didn't mind playfully flirting, but she had almost felt a bit violated. Titus's lips almost on her marking spot and being seared with his hot breath. A low growl ripped through her head and then silence. That was when the pain started. Deep pounding pains were beating in her head. It was as if her wolf was clawing her way out. She reached up and grabbed her head and flung herself backwards into the wall to steady herself.

"Rhea!" Lilly yelled out as Cody embraced his arms around her to try to alleviate the pain, but he couldn't. It was like there was an inner wall there blocking him from helping her.

"I can't reach it. Something is blocking me." Cody looked at his mother with concern.

WAIT, calm yourself. Not yet. A firm woman's voice commanded in her head. In that instant everything was silent and calm. The pain had stopped. Rhea let a shuddered breath out. She opened her eyes and looked out over the concerned sets of eyes over her. This was getting annoying. What the hell? What the hell was that? Whose voice commanded HER wolf to stop from coming forward? Why was she always the one feeling like they were on display at the freak show? All these eyes on her... No one understanding and knowing what she was going through.

"I'm alright. It's passed." Rhea smiled. She wanted them to quit looking at her with those eyes. She wasn't a little girl who wanted their concerned eyes.

Rhea sweetie... don't shut down on me.

Rhea's eyes shot over to meet with the glowing emerald ones beside her. If anyone could understand what it was like it was her mother. Her mother grew up her whole life feeling like she was the freak.

My wolf was trying to come forward... but... there was a woman's voice that stopped it. She commanded MY wolf to stop. I think she has been blocking my wolf this whole time... Who would block my wolf and why?

Lilly looked perplexed. She could only think of one who could control your wolf. But why? Why stop Rhea's wolf from coming forward? She would need to talk with her father Ethan and Tyler about this.

Rhea... I can only think of one who could have that ability. Only the Moon Goddess herself could command our wolves. After all she is the one who blesses us with them. I don't know why she would do this though. I will speak with your father and grand father and see what they think. Maybe they will have an idea or would have heard of something like this before. I am sure that there is a reason.

Let's just pile on the things that make Rhea weird... She smirked as she looked at her mother in exasperation.

Lilly smiled and leaned forward. She pressed her forehead against her daughter. In my experience, the more weird things are usually means the stronger you are. Take it from someone who was always as weird as they come. Disclaimer: This book is copyrighted and is exclusively available on Dreame and Stary Writing platforms.

Rhea let out an airy chuckle and nodded. "I hope so." She said quietly.

"I need to get back. Come walk me out." Lilly reached her arm around her daughter as they walked side by side. Cody walked up behind them and draped his large arms around them both. While Titus and Lee also followed them outside.

"I still have my hippogryph here from earlier. I'll go grab him so that I can follow you back." Cody smiled and jogged off to retrieve his flying ride.

"I'll send word to you if I replace anything out." Lilly hugged her daughter tightly. "I love you Rhea. Don't stop being who you are." She then turned so her daughter could not see the forming tears and went to her gryphon.

"I'll make sure your mother returns safely too." Lee said softly next to Rhea.

Rhea regarded him quietly. She could see that he seemed a bit tense. She took a small step towards him and rested her head on his chest. Immediately, she felt his arms wrap around her. She took in a relaxing breath. She was trying to make him feel better, but she was the one getting calmed by him. She reached a small hand up and rested it on his chest.

"Thank you Lee." She felt his lips land on the top of her head.

"I won't be long. Try to stay out of trouble." Lee smiled down at her and winked at her.

She felt his warmth drift away and she watched him walk over towards her mother and Cody. She watched as he transformed into his magnificent light blue dragon. His blue scales almost shimmered as they reflected in the light. She rarely saw him in his dragon form. He was beautiful. She wanted to reach up and touch him, but just as she had the thought he took off into the sky. She watched her mother and Cody follow. She stood there staring quietly as she watched them leave. She felt Titus presence behind her. "We have a big dinner tonight. Let's get ready for it." Titus smiled and rested his hand on her back.

She nodded and let him lead her back. This dinner would be important for her as well. She was on a mission. She was going to win the dragons over to her side. Now more then ever, she realized how much they needed their help. She had seen what it could be like without them. She had to do what she could. She had to win them to their side in order to secure a future for her family and her people.

She spun in the mirror and looked at her gown. It was an all-silver sequin gown that ran to the floor. The back was completely open and there was a slit on one side that went high to her thigh. She looked stunning in it. She had her long hair pulled half back and it flowed in silky strands over her back. Her make up was perfect and she was ready to charm. She gave herself one last look and then headed to the door. Kelsie had been gone a long time, but maybe she got caught up with something back in the Diamond Pack. She opened the door to her room and saw Titus waiting for her in the hall. He looked her up and down.

"Maybe we should have chosen a different dress." Titus said with a mild red hue creeping onto his cheeks.

"Why Titus... is that a blush I detect?" Rhea teased as she reached her arm around his.

Titus grinned. "Hard not to blush at the sight of you. I'm going to have to work hard to keep the beasts in check tonight."

"I seem to have some weird pheromones that you dragons are attracted to." Rhea said with a mischievous grin.

"No pheromones about it. Anyone not blind would be attracted to you." Titus winked at her and tightened his hold onto her.

"Says the perpetual flirt." Rhea didn't pay any attention to his compliments. After all, he was always being a flirt.

Titus grinned and led her out of the castle and towards the tents. There were tiny lights glowing around the tents and on the pathway leading the way. "This month we have several big dinners and events. Especially when another royal comes like Grayson." "What about Ruby? Isn't she considered a royal too?" Rhea asked thinking about the girl.

"Let me rephrase myself. Any royal who is crowned or will be crowned." Titus looked ahead as they could hear the chattering in the tents. "Hope you are ready. You are about to become pretty popular. Here we go princess."

Titus pushed through. They stepped into the tent and the voices all hushed. All eyes were on them. Well, all eyes were on the girl who was accompanying the King of the West. Deep breaths Rhea. You have just entered the dragon's lair. She felt her hand tighten on him subconsciously.

Titus smiled as he felt her grip. He rubbed his hand on her back gently.

Rhea looked out over the crowd. Hundreds of circular tables were spread throughout the large area. All the tables were covered in a silky white cloth with floating candles in the center. In the front was a large dance area and off to the side a band was softly playing. Her eyes caught on an interesting sight. In the very back was a lone man. He sat alone and no one sat with in several layers of tables around him. Odd she thought. She swept her eyes forward again as she felt Titus begin to tug her forward. He led her to a group of tables off to the side. These tables had gold tablecloths.

"This is our table." He pulled out a chair for her and helped her into her seat. She sat down as he took his seat beside her.

"Judging by first glances it doesn't look like I made any immediate friends." Rhea chuckled nervously as she glanced around.

Titus smiled and watched her intently. She glanced up and noticed him looking at her. She watched his eyes look around the room for a moment and then settle back onto her. "I'm going to need to make it well known that you are off limits." "I do need to talk to others in order to make friends." Rhea gave him a crooked smile.

"Talking is one thing. The animals in here are looking ready to gobble you up. Not that I can blame them. The thought may have crossed my mind once or twice." Titus flashed her his full white toothy smile.

"Does your flirting ever get you anywhere?" Rhea shook her head smiling at him.

"I guess we will replace out tonight." He winked at her in which she rolled her eyes.

Rhea could still feel all the eyes on her. This would be a horrible time to trip or spit a drink out through my nose. Rhea thought with wry amusement. Okay, Rhea. You can do this. Operation make the dragons my pets is a go. Phase one.