“You asked me earlier where I’m staying.” He pulled me by the hand until I was standing flush against him.
“I did,” I said. I knew what he was getting at and I knew that I was going to say yes. It didn’t matter that I’d never had a one-night stand. Something about this man was addictive. I needed more of his touch.
“Would you like me to show you?”
*
When a handsome billionaire moves to the small town of Bell City Tennessee, investigative journalist Thea Donnelly becomes obsessed with uncovering his mysterious past. She never dreams that the truth will lead to magic, dragons, and murderous cults. Though her attraction for the dragon shifter Tahir Gujic is undeniable, her desire to get to the bottom of the mystery forces them apart. When she is kidnapped by an order of murderous knights, he risks it all to come to her rescue. Will Thea do the same when she’s the one making the choice?

The Dragon’s Treasured Mate is created by Claire Wilkins, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

The Dragon's Treasured Mate

I stood at the door for at least a minute before I worked up the nerve to knock. Riley answered within a few seconds and smiled brightly at me. He motioned for me to enter and I did, although I felt incredibly awkward about it. 


“Hello, Miss Donnelly,” he greeted with a smile. “I assume you’d like to speak to Mr. Gujic.” 


“If he’s available,” I answered softly. I felt like I was inviting rejection and I’d never been particularly good at accepting that. “He isn’t expecting me.” 


“Follow me.” Riley gestured. “I’ll take you to the study to wait. He’s in a meeting right now, but it shouldn’t be long.” 


I followed Riley down the hallway and past the dining room. It didn’t seem that any more effort had been put into decorating the place. The study consisted of a desk with a stack of books and a computer chair. Riley told me to make myself at home, then stepped away. 


Chapter 15 : Impending Disaster