“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 pulled away from our embrace and looked closely at Tahir. I didn’t know how I never noticed it before. It was clear that he hated lying to me. The guilty expression was subtle, but it was there. There was a slight downturn at the corner of his mouth and a barely detectable lowering of his eyebrows. Whatever it was holding him back, it really bothered him. 


“Why can’t you tell me the truth?” I asked softly. 


He looked at me for a long moment, his eyes searching mine as if for some sort of sign. 


“There are some things you’re better off not knowing about. I can’t tell you this. It will be too much for you.” His tone sounded defeated as he spoke.


“Tahir,” I pressed. “I’m sure you think that you’re being noble and protecting me, but it isn’t for you to decide what I can handle. I’m a grown woman, I can make my own choices.” 


A spark came into his eyes and he took a small step towards me. 


Chapter 18 : The Truth of Tahir