Page 59 of Never Feed a Dragon

"You don’t need to clean without me,” I protested, getting dressed quickly. “I can help.”

“No need. I got it ready enough for housekeeping. I’ll leave a big tip on the dresser, too.”

“I can handle the tip.” I finally stumbled out of the bathroom, drying my hair with my damp towel as I went. My gaze landed on Eli’s bare body, his cock still hard, and I couldn’t help but be just the tiniest bit turned on. I didn’t have a reason for it, “We’re equals in this, right?”

“Sure. You’re not paying, though. My income outweighs yours too much, and I’m the one funding the heat trip. Remember?”

That had been the agreement.

I was just maybe regretting it a little, now that guilt was setting in.

“No feeling bad,” Eli warned. “It was my idea. I’m footing the bill whether you like it or not.”

“Did you just figure out my emotions from my scent?”

“Nah. They’re written all over your face.” He gestured to his own face. “Mind if I take a shower now?”

“It’s all yours.” I crossed the room, looking for something to clean in an attempt to pull my own weight.

But, I didn’t find anything.

Dammit.

Eli had unburied my phone from wherever it went during heat, and set it on my nightstand, charging. I turned it on, sitting down on the chair nearest to it.

I bit my lip while I waited for it to start up, then read all the messages I’d missed while we were getting busy.

Brynn

OMG

YOU’RE MATED TO ELI?!

AND ON VACATION IN SWITZERLAND?!

HOW DID THIS HAPPEN?!

I NEED ALL THE DETAILS!

I WILL SHAMELESSLY OFFER BABY CUDDLES IN EXCHANGE FOR INFORMATION

TEXT ME WHEN HEAT IS OVER!!!

I bit my lip harder and sent a message.

Me

Heat just ended, we’re spending a few more days sightseeing before flying home

I’ll text you when I’m back in town?

Brynn answered immediately.

Brynn

YESSSS

I’M DYING FOR INFO, AND ELODIE AND RANDA AREN’T TELLING ME ANYTHING

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