The Dragon Prince’s Forbidden Affair

The rest of the week I tried talking to Aqua more, but she was trying to talk to me less. She stopped hanging out with Arma and Stewart all together. I walked to my door when I heard a knock. “Do you need something?” I asked my father.

“Yeah, can I come in?”

“Sure.” I stepped aside so he could come in then I closed the door behind him.

“Your mother told me you were upset with me and not speaking to me because of my affair. You know it had nothing to do with you, don’t you?”

I looked away from him. “How could it not? It affects the whole family, not just you and mom. I tried to ignore it but when I found out Vella cheated on me with Lexus I couldn’t anymore. Now I sort of know how mom felt.” I looked at him. “How could you risk losing us when I was so young?”

I could see the guilt in his eyes and I’m sure he saw the disappointment in mine. “I don’t have an answer that will satisfy you Cade. I didn’t think I’d lose you, maybe Lynn but not you. In my mind I wasn't risking you because I wouldn’t let anyone keep you from me. I’m sorry Cade.” I was hearing that a lot lately.

It wasn’t a satisfying answer. “Do you love Mom?”

“Of course, I do.”

“Do you still love Mae?” I needed to know because my mother didn’t deserve to hurt anymore. If it were completely in the past I could move past it and I would hope mom Could too. He didn’t answer. “Are you still seeing her?”

“No, I’m not seeing her.”

that’s better than nothing. I think I can forgive you.” He loved Mae but still chose our family over having

door, so I answered in. “Great, Konn is here too.” Hannah said. “Have you guys seen Aqua? I’ve

week later we still hadn’t seen her. “Do you think she could be

“She could be.”

I didn’t want to suggest it

cleared his throat.

I’m with you, I’m sure. I want to find Aqua.” I felt guilty because the conversation I had with her the day before

kingdoms. We landed, shifted, and

“I’m his son, Cade.”

lot like Aqua and a lot different than my mother. “Oh, that doesn’t explain why you’re both here at my front door.” She squinted

he seemed nervous. “Is Aqua here?”

“Nope.”

bother you.”

“When was the last time you

“I saw her about six days ago. She was here for a few hours. I haven’t seen

than that. “She didn’t tell you where she was going or if anything

sighed. “A lot was wrong, but she didn’t tell me where she was going. It’s clear to me that she just didn’t want to be in the castle anymore. You don’t have to worry, just let her go wherever she needs to even if she doesn’t come back.” She walked in her house then back out with a magical item. “Here, Konian. She came with this and

head. “You can keep the splicer.” It was a portal splicer; one I never knew we had. “Do you