Origin (Scales ‘N’ Spells #1)

A lric called out an absent, “Enter!” at the knock at the door before scent told him who it was. Cameron. His dragon instantly stirred, head raising and clawing at him to rise and cross to the man. To touch him. Hold him. Good grief, it was as if he needed to put a leash on his dragon.

He put the report in his hands down immediately, turning in his chair toward the door. This was the first time Cameron had come to his private chambers on his own. It probably accounted for some of his dragon’s restlessness. The mage was finally in his domain of his own accord.

With a light tread, Cameron waltzed in, shutting the door behind him. There was a smug set to his mouth. “Why hello there, handsome. Are you busy?”

“Hello yourself. I’m free for you. Are you done settling everyone in?” Alric set the report on the side table, extending his right hand in invitation.