The Oracle & The Dragon: Ch 24

 The drive to town was a short one, but very pretty. Once he parked the car, I told him, "We could've walked that distance." He smiled, "I know, but we don't know how fast you are going to run out of energy." I nodded, "True, but you also robbed yourself of the chance to carry me back." He smiled, "My mate knows me so well, already." I laughed, "That part really isn't hard to figure out." He laughed as he got out of the car. He ran around and opened my door for me, then helped me out of it. I smiled as he put his arm around me, tucking me against his side. He asked, "So, where to first?" I looked around and gasped, "There!" Aidinth laughed and asked, "How did I know?"

We walked to the art supplies store, and Aidinth opened the door for me. Two of my guards followed us in, and two stayed outside. I smiled at the man behind the counter. He was huge like everyone else here, but starting to grey around the edges of his light brown hair and his blue eyes shone with excitemen