The Dragon Prince's Forbidden Affair novel Chapter 17

"Hey Aqua." Stewart and Arma said when I passed them while Stewart was cleaning. I waved to them and continued walking down the hallway.

After the hour was up I met Konn outside the great hall. "How was the meeting Konn?"

Konn didn't stop to talk so I followed him. "It was business," He answered. "I'm going to introduce you to my wife Lynn and our son Gray."

I didn't expect for him to make that decision so quickly. "Did something change? Your wife knows about me, right?"

Konn chuckled which caught me off guard. "She's known about you. Nothing changed, I just don't like putting things off." I thought that was funny because he's put off telling me a lot of things I still don't know.

I followed him to his room, and it wasn't that far from mine. It was a lot bigger than mine and had a door that attached itself to another room, probably Gray's. "You're back early." A woman said. I assumed she was Lynn; Cade looked a lot like her. "Oh," she reacted when she saw me walk from behind Konn into sight. "You must be Aqua."

Konn nodded. "Lynn this is my daughter Aqua, Aqua this is my wife, Lynn." I didn't expect him introduce me as his daughter. I was looking a lot more forward to meeting Gray. I felt awkward around Lynn.

"For now," Lynn joked.

Konn ignored her joke and looked around. "Where's Gray?"

Lynn sat down on their couch. "He's with my parents, he'll be back sometime tomorrow. They picked him up this morning for a surprise. I think they're just taking to a really nice flying spot."

That reminded me that Konn still hadn't unsealed my shifting ability. "I can't wait until I get to fly." I said so he might tell me when he plans to unseal my ability. A part of me wanted to take Lexus up on his offer to teach me how to fly when I'm able to shift but I wouldn't. Lynn looked at me a little strangely then looked away.

"I said you get one question," Konn reminded me. "But it's a simple answer. When you're drawn to someone you know you can't be with your impulses take over and you give into that desire. The right thing was to stay with the woman and son I already decided to give my life to instead of running away with the one I desired more."

It wasn't the most satisfying answer, but it gave me insight. "What does it really mean to be a holder?" I changed the subject.

"It means that you'll use the abilities you hold to help our kingdom move forward and stay protected. My grandfather was the last holder and he accomplish a lot. He was able to protect our kingdom in ways no one else could. I was able to watch him at his peak and at that age I viewed him as the most powerful person. It's a big responsibility but it's never been given to the wrong person. Some accomplished more than others but they've all helped improve our kingdom. A holder offers a lot of insight we wouldn't have otherwise. They're another source of knowledge of our past, present, and future." It was a lot to live up too, but he made it sound effortless in a way. I'm not sure what kind of holder I would be. Would I be the kind Konn would be proud of?

"I see." I thought more about his reason for staying with his wife. "You stayed with your original family because of a sense of duty?" Talking about this with Konn made me feel like he trusted me. I doubt this was something he's told Lynn or Cade. He was opening up to me in a way. My intention was telling me he was holding back telling me something else.

"Yes, but I also love them," He added but he already implied that he loved my mother more than Lynn. I wondered if Lexus desired me more than Sadia. I don't mean because of the mate bond but something more.