Page 46 of Bite Me

“Fuck yeah.” Dax whipped out a phone from his pocket and walked back into the kitchen.

Ky wanted all the Wyverns here if they were going to battle the Black Dragon. Their powers played off each other to make them stronger as a whole.

Cage was barely holding on to life and Ky was still tasked with getting Cage’s shard back. He knew to his core, Jada hadn’t stolen it. But, maybe she could find out who had.

“I suggest we all call in as much of our Wyrs as can get here in the next few hours. The Black Dragon’s last attack was in daylight, so we cannot afford the luxury of waiting to gather until nightfall.”

Jakob pulled out his phone too. “I don’t have any more greens on this continent, but Cage may have some golds. I want to check on him anyway.”

“Ninsy, will you help me with the rhubarb potion?” Fleur asked.

Ciara gave Jada’s arm a quick squeeze before she stood up and followed the others toward the kitchen. “I’m hoping Ninsy will show us that sigil she drew. I’d like to add some more protection spells into my magical grab bag o’fun.”

“As you wish, mistress.”

That left just Steele, Jada, and Ky to build the plan. If Jada could contact her coven, they could come and add to the strength of the dragon warriors.

Her father’s experience and knowledge of the Black Dragon would be invaluable, just as Jada’s had been.

But could they be trusted? One of them had most likely stolen Cage’s soul shard. Portia had mentioned being away. She didn’t seem Cage’s type.

Although, every woman was Cage’s type.

An inkling of an idea to capture the Black Dragon and find Cage’s shard at the same time formed in his mind. It would mean Jada betraying someone in her family.

He’d barely won a shred of her trust. He would win the rest. He had to. Not just for Cage, or the fate of dragonkind, or to win this god-damned battle. But, he selfishly wanted her for his own. Wanted her trust and faith and loyalty all wrapped up in love.

Love?

Christ, yes. He’d fallen head over tail for her the second he saw her cramming donuts into her mouth.

He’d buy her a hundred donuts shops if she’d love him back.

What the hell had the First Dragon and the White Witch done to him? How could he feel so deeply for a woman, one who was part demon, whom he’d only known existed a day ago?

He had to get his mind out of the mushy fluffy love nest it was building and get back to being a warrior.

“Jada, can we call upon your family again to help us?”

“If any of them besides Leon are still alive. But, I’d rather not have to summon him again. He really hates that.”

Jada shrugged. “But, I don’t know how else to contact him. It’s not like I have anyone’s number. I didn’t even know Portia had a phone. They’ve all hidden a lot from me.” There was both anger and hurt in her voice.

He was the dumbass about to hide more from her.

He couldn’t ask for her trust when he didn’t give his own. When the plans were set, and he had her alone, he’d tell her everything.

He took her hand in his and stroked the inside of her palm. She blinked at him, surprised, like he was doing something special.

He’d do a lot more special things to her when this was over. “Let’s hash out your plan. I don’t want to bring the Black Dragon and his minions to your home, Steele. What about the area we fought in last time?”

“It is sacred to the other shifters in this area. I don’t think they’d be very happy about another dragon battle in their backyard.”

“We can be bait pretty much anywhere.”

Steele paced, glancing toward the kitchen and then back. “There has to be more to the plan than dangling the women. We need to surprise him.”

Jada shrugged. “That’s as far as I got. We dangle, then when he shows up to nab us, we nab him instead.”

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