“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

The Ashworth mansion was full to capacity with well dressed party guests drinking expertly mixed cocktails. There were waiters carrying trays of decadent hors d'oeuvres and gentle music filled the house. It was a beautiful, extravagant party and it was way too much for me. 


“Kim, you really didn’t have to do all of this for me,” I insisted. “By which I mean, you shouldn’t have done all of this.” 


“Theadora Linda Donnelly,” she said with her hands on her hips. “You are my best friend in the world and you are moving an ocean away. This is quite literally the least I could do to celebrate your big move and send you off in style!” 


“You’re just making sure you get an invitation to visit in France,” I teased. “You know I’m not moving to Paris, right?” 


Tahir lived in the countryside, which was honestly a relief. I wasn’t sure that I would be able to handle a city as big as Paris. 


Chapter 49 : A Party to Remember