"I would appreciate it if you did, Byron. I apologise if it makes you feel uncomfortable, but it would be nice to know what you can do." Cass tried to become professional, especially after dealing with Draken's sparkling, shining gaze that was on his face. The damn oaf was looking at him like he hung the moon and stars.
Cass was too short for that.
Byron nodded, looking shy.
"It's not that I can't do it. It's just embarrassing, My Lord. I haven't shown it to anyone besides Draken, so I-"
"Hey, I meant to ask, but what's up with this calling me Draken instead of Lord Draken, or even my first name? Cassian? Did you do this?" Draken accused and Cass glanced away, and Byron's face heated. Draken narrowed his gaze, turning towards Byron and sighing. "Damn it. You even have the fledgling showing me disrespect. I've read about this in human marriages before. I'm going to have to grovel, aren't I? That's what the books told me." Cass felt a worrying shiver run down his spine.
