Page 58 of Dragon's Honor

“It didn’t help that you’re fucking gorgeous and you were in that damn green dress and all I wanted to do was haul you away to my island.”

She blinked at him. “Your island?”

“It’s not what you think. There’s a small patch of sand with a palm tree or two on it. I built a small shack. When I need to clear my head, I go there. I used to have the forest of Brazil to clear my head. It’s hard to do here in the city. With the sounds and smells, I just need to be away from everyone when I’m feeling that way.”

“You really wanted to haul me away?”

He smirked. “I still want to haul you away.”

“And do what exactly?”

He cleared his throat and shifted in his seat. He crossed his leg over the other, his thick thigh blocking the view of crotch. “Maybe another time, Sawyer.”

Finley rolled her eyes. “Holding out me now? You think I can’t handle it?”

His voice dropped an octave and seemed to have a line directly to her girly bits, because when he said, “I’m not sure you can,” her pussy clenched hard. Heat immediately bloomed in her cheeks, down her chest, and settled into her pulsing core.

She didn’t have a comeback, but she wasn’t sure if she was ready to ask him to haul her away.

“Tomorrow, I think we should go talk to some friends of mine,” he said. “I think it would be good for you to get some perspective, not just mine.”

Finley glanced over at him. “All right.” She covered another yawn.

“You should get some rest. You’ve had a tough couple of days.”

“Maybe you’re right.”

Finley didn’t like the idea of trying to fall asleep in the big house, far away from him. Even if it was the room next door, it felt ridiculously far. She was too embarrassed to ask him to sleep with her or even in the same room.

He was talking about hauling her away and having his way with her and she wanted that, but she also just wanted to feel safe, just for the night.

“Where would you like me to sleep?”

“My bed.”

His answer was so fast she had to do a doubletake.

“Are you serious?”

“There are a lot of unanswered questions between us, but I want to sleep with my arms around you.”

“You can’t be tired yet, it’s early.”

“You think I’ll grow bored holding you in my arms if I cannot sleep right away?”

“I don’t think I’m crazy for having that thought.”

Ash stood, towering over her. She hadn’t gotten used to how he made her feel small and delicate when she was really anything but, and she wasn’t sure she ever would. She expected him to hold out his hand, but then he was lifting her into his arms.

“What are you doing?” she gasped.

“Taking you to bed.”

Her body buzzed with anticipation. Was he going to make a move on her? Would she accept it? Lord knew her body was begging for him to touch her. Taste her. Grope her. Was she ready for it?

He carried her through his mansion with ease. He didn’t get winded carrying her up the stairs. Must’ve been nice to be a dragon with superhuman strength and endurance.

The room was cloaked in darkness. He moved easily, like he was confident he wouldn’t trip over anything. He carefully set her on her feet in front of the bathroom.

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