Chapter 9

Nikolai rolled over and inhaled. Fiery citrus and smoky bourbon filled his nostrils, he smiled as he reached out a hand only to come up empty. What the…?

He leapt out of bed. His Dragon grumbled unhappily. His mate was gone. Where was she?

He pulled on pants and grabbed the phone calling the concierge. It seemed his mate had left an hour ago in a nondescript cab. It would take hours to find her this way. Shit.

He had to think. Fuck. His Dragon was growling, scales sprouted along his arms and chest. The beast was furious with him. He wanted to be let out. To hunt. To seek. To claim.

Be calm. My tongue is needed not your claws, he told the beast. Nikolai scrubbed a hand over his face, his stubbly beard scratching his palms. An idea struck.

He grabbed his cell and dialed the bank only to be greeted by a recorded message. They were closed. Fucking hell. He paced back and forth, running a hand up and down his face. Then he called Randall.