Chapter Seven

“Hey Jozi,” Clara Crescent greeted her from behind the counter.

From the time Jozette had first met her, Clara had walked with a slight limp and had been rather introverted. But over the last few months, the woman seemed to completely change. She was radiant. Ever since she announced her recent engagement and pregnancy, and Jozette could not be happier for her.

“Oh, um, who’s your friend, Jozi?”

She turned and tugged Castor towards her boss, smiling nervously. She hoped he didn’t do anything to give away his secret. Eeek! Nerves made her palms sweat, but she tried to play it off.

“This is Castor. He’s, um, just visiting. You don’t mind if he hangs out today?”

Clara stilled and her eyes seemed to look through her Dragony guest. Crap. Could she tell there was something unusual about him? Jozi bit her lip a little nervously, but eventually her boss just nodded.