A Dragon's Love

Chapter 12

Back at the headquarters, the door creaked open, and the chief walked in, his expression grave. "We've got a situation," he began without preamble, his eyes scanning the room. "The king wants to see the two dragon hybrids we've been hearing about. He wants to see them in person."

Ryujin and Lia exchanged worried glances, while Felix's eyes lit up with a mix of curiosity and concern. "You mean Hyunjin and Yeji?" Ryujin asked, her voice steady but her heart racing.

The chief nodded. "Yes, but the king doesn't know their identities yet. He only knows there are dragon hybrids involved. When they enter the kingdom, they must be restrained to ensure everyone's safety."

Felix's face contorted in worry. "What if my hot boy Hyunjin gets angry?" he blurted out, his voice tinged with genuine concern.

Before he could say anything more, Yuna slapped his hand lightly, her expression a mix of exasperation and amusement. "Felix, seriously? This is not the time to be thinking about how 'hot' he is," she scolded, though a small smile played on her lips.

The chief, not one to tolerate distractions, fixed Felix with a stern glare. "Felix, focus. This is a serious matter," he admonished, though the corners of his mouth twitched slightly, betraying his amusement.

Felix straightened up, his expression turning serious. "Sorry, Chief. I just... I worry about him."

Yuna rolled her eyes but couldn't help chuckling. "Typical Felix," she muttered under her breath.

Lia, ever the voice of reason, spoke up. "We'll have to explain the situation to Hyunjin and Yeji carefully. They need to understand the importance of the restraints for everyone's safety, including their own."

Ryujin nodded in agreement, her mind already racing with plans. "We'll have to approach them together. They're more likely to listen if we present a united front."

The chief looked around the room, satisfied with their resolve. "Good. Prepare yourselves. We'll leave for the kingdom at dawn."

As they dispersed to make preparations, Felix couldn't resist one last comment. "I just hope Hyunjin doesn't roast anyone," he said with a wink, earning another light slap from Yuna.

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As dawn broke, Ryujin stood in the small clearing behind her house, the morning mist still lingering in the air. Yeji stood before her, her orange hair catching the first light of the day. Ryujin held a collar and a pair of metal handcuffs, the restraints required by the king for the dragon hybrids' safety.

Yeji's eyes were wide with worry, her dragon instincts fighting against the idea of being restrained. "Ryujin, do we really have to do this?" she asked softly, her voice trembling slightly.

Ryujin stepped closer, her hand gently brushing against Yeji's cheek. "Yeji, I promise you, if anything goes wrong, I'll always stand by your side," she reassured her, her voice filled with conviction. "This is just a precaution. We need to do this to keep everyone safe and to show the king that you mean no harm."

Yeji looked into Ryujin's eyes, finding comfort in her unwavering gaze. With a deep breath, she nodded, allowing Ryujin to fasten the collar around her neck and secure the handcuffs around her wrists. "Thank you, Ryujin," she whispered, leaning into her touch.

Meanwhile, in another part of the clearing, Felix was attempting to restrain Hyunjin. The tall dragon hybrid eyed the metal cuffs warily, a low growl rumbling in his throat. "Felix, must you really do this?" he asked, his tone more annoyed than worried.