Page 29 of Been There Dragon That
A little of the fury in Col’s face melted away. “There’s blood. What happened? I felt Naomi’s emotions rise.”
“My mate was injured before she came to Mystery. I don’t know anything. She sent me out of the room. She told Naomi a car hit her.”
“On purpose?”
Wrath rolled his neck and stifled an angry growl. “I intend to find out. She was terrified when I pulled her from the closet in her house. She thought someone was after her.”
Col bared his fangs and growled.
Wrath nodded. “Exactly.”
The bedroom door opened, and Naomi stepped into the hallway. “Where are my children?” She looked up at Col and tapped her bare foot on the wooden floor. Rylee was right behind her, dressed in a blackGame of Thronessweatshirt and gray sweatpants.
Col’s wife didn’t own many things that didn’t have some type of dragon reference on them. She was currently sporting aHow to Train Your Dragont-shirt and a pair of loose-fitting jeans.
“The babies are asleep. I fixed the monitor. Not that I need it, my love. I can hear them no matter where I am in this house, and so can you.” He traced his wife’s face with a thumb and tucked a wayward curl behind her ear.
“It makes me feel better to have it.”
“And that’s why I fixed it.” He took the monitor from his pocket and handed it to her.
She took it and tucked it into her pocket. “They’re good?” Naomi leaned into Col’s side and stretched to her toes.
The giant man smiled and leaned down to give her a kiss.
“Perfect.”
“Mmmm, good. Let’s go eat dinner. Let them have a minute.” She glanced over her shoulder, and Rylee nodded her head slightly.
“Are you sure you’re not in pain? Did I hurt you?” He stepped closer, wishing she would let him take care of her.
“I’m fine, and you didn’t hurt me. It aggravated my shoulder injury.”
“I could’ve been more careful.” He shook his head, refusing to believe it wasn’t his fault.
She stepped closer to him and put a hand on his arm.
Every nerve ending stilled in that moment. His dragon purred, and she yanked her hand away, eyes wide and filled with confusion, but not fear. Her scent said she was interested, hesitant, but stillveryinterested.
“What was that?”
“I like you.”
“Meaning you’re not going to explain right now?” She crossed her arms defensively. He didn’t like it. She never needed to be scared of him.
“Not yet. But it does mean I like you.Reallylike you.”
Her face flushed a beautiful crimson. He cupped her face with one hand and gripped her chin gently but firmly. “Tell me if I do anything that hurts you. Understood?”
“Yes.”
“Hungry?”
“That means more people, doesn’t it?”
“They’re not that bad once you get used to them. Plus, Naomi is a really great cook. Or I can take you back to my cabin and cook you a steak.” He gestured down the hallway, and she walked with him.
“I’ll take my chances with your friends this time, but I appreciate the offer.”
