Page 45 of Bully Billionaire Dragon

Wanting to see her in dreamland, I turn my head towards her.

“Wakey wake—”

My words stop as I see the spot next to me is empty. Reaching toward it, the spot is cold, like it has been empty for a while.

She must have gotten up and gone to the kitchen or living room to not disturb me.

Taylor really is so sweet and innocent.

A smile forms on my lips, knowing that I do enjoy a chase. I will sneak up on her and smother her with kisses once I find her.

Getting up, I head to the bathroom to relieve myself and brush my teeth. Nothing can ruin the mood like stinking breath.

I look at myself in the mirror and see a wide grin on my face. I haven’t been this happy in a while, and it is all thanks to Taylor.

There is no way I am letting this night or Taylor go.

Go get our girl, my dragon says, finally awake.

Nodding to myself, I go in search of Taylor, hoping to find her sprawled out and ready for me on my couch.

I walk out of my bedroom and see that the living room is empty. She must be in the kitchen, maybe even making breakfast for us.

That thought causes my heart to skip a beat. No girl has ever cooked for me before.

Looking up, I see the kitchen appears empty as well.

A frown forms on my brow. Where is she?

I search the rest of my apartment, the guest bedroom and office areas as well. Everywhere is empty.

There is no way she left.

Not after last night.

I pull my phone out to call her and realize I don’t even have her number.

My heart sinks.

Did I just have a one-night stand?

It wouldn’t be the first I’ve had, but I wasn’t expecting last night to be a one-time thing. I gave Taylor my all, and worshipped her as she deserved. This couldn’t have meant nothing to her. It meant everything to me.

We have to find her, my dragon pleads.

I know that, but if she left, I cannot just show up where she’s staying. What if she doesn’t want me? What if last night didn’t impress her?

That is nonsense. She came at least twice, and she was just as invested last night as I was. Something else has to be going on.

Hurt fills my soul, but I refuse to let it overcome me.

Taylor and I have a bond. I won’t let that bond be diminished.

I decide to get ready for work and see if I can get her number out of Lex. That is the best idea that I have, and I am sticking to it.

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I arrive at work filled with determination.

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