The shift is indescribable. There is a short moment of pain, and then freedom. It is like all your bones are cracking in the best way possible, and when I finally shift into full dragon, the cracking is done.

The air on my face as my agate dragon flies and preens to me.

It’s been too long, my dragon breathes out.

I know, I promise to let you out more now that these skins are working.

My dragon is happy with my response and does a flip in the air.

There is nothing like flying through the skies over New York City, especially now that I know no one can see me. The sights are like no other. There are countless skyscrapers, but also Central Park. Being able to fly above it unseen is something that I will never take for granted.

I can feel all the stress and tension flowing out of my body as I fly. The cool air relaxes me infinitely.

Going as high as I can before the air turns crisp, I dive back down and fly as fast as I can, dodging buildings before I land back on top of Druk Technologies.

I am the last one to land, and as we head back inside, Lex throws an arm around me. “Tomorrow is the meeting with KobiTech’s lawyer.”

Everyone grumbles as we remember that we are being sued.

“We all have to be on our A game, because I hear their lawyer is no joke,” Lex explains. “We all know we’ve done nothing wrong, so there's nothing to hide.”

Lex is right, of course.

KobiTech played us, and they will get what is coming to them.

***

Sitting in my office, I throw a small ball in the air and catch it.

I know today is going to be crazy with the meeting, but my dragon is acting up.

What is going on?I ask my dragon.

She’s near. I can feel it,my dragon explains.

I have no idea what you are talking about.

A knock on the door disrupts our short conversation.

“The meeting is starting soon. The lawyer’s downstairs and on her way up,” Liam says as he rushes me into the meeting room.

Everyone is already sitting, and I realize I must be late. I take my seat to the right of Pat, who shots me a wink.

The office space is vast, with large windows adorning the outside wall, giving us the perfect view of downtown New York. Our office is envied by our competitors, but we've all worked tremendously hard to have this office space.

Lex is sitting at the head of the table, his brown hair slicked back. His face is one of professionalism. To his right sits Damon. Damon’s square jaw is tight, and I can see a vein throbbing in his forehead. Next to Damon is Liam, who is adjusting his glasses.

On Lex’s left is Pat, and then there is me.

We make a great team, and I know that to anyone who doesn’t know us, we must look intimidating.

Everyone stays silent as we wait for the lawyer to arrive.

We don’t have to wait long before Nic, Lex’s mate and assistant, knocks on the door and introduces the lawyer.

“Everyone, this is Taylor Montgomery…the lawyer from KobiTech.”

I keep my eyes downcast so as to not give the lawyer much attention, but I can feel my dragon vibrating in my chest.