Page 50 of Monsters in Love

I let out a soft laugh. “I think it worked out.”

Andrew shook his head. “Lucky little dove. Somehow we came to an understanding once we smelled you.”

“Thank god because I thought I was about to get eaten. But, I did get eaten…just in a different way.”

Adam snorted. “Little dove, I’ll eat you any day.”

“Are you free now?” I asked, raising my head.

Andrew and Adam shared a look, both hesitating.

“All we can do is see. We can try to walk out.…”

“If we pass into the foyer, we will know,” Andrew said. “But uh…our clothing….”

“Maybe I can text Catherine now,” I whispered. “And ask her for clothing.”

Adam nodded.

With that, the three of us got up. I grabbed my phone and my torn shirt, trying to slip on what I could that would cover something. I opened my phone, doing a little happy dance.

There was a signal now.

I sent Catherine a quick text and then looked around.

The dragon was gone, the desk was turned over, and at the center of the floor, there was a book. The same book I’d seen when I’d walked in. I went to it, picking it up to look at the spine.

Creatures of History and Their Curses.

I let out a laugh and then turned, tucking the book under my arm. “Alright, let’s go before he comes back.”

Farewell, human,a dark voice said.

Goodbye, dragon,I responded.

The three of us stood together for a moment, staring at the doorway. We then went to the foyer.

Adam and Andrew both stepped through.

We all let out an audible sigh, and tears sprang to my eyes.

“We did it,” I whispered.

“We’re free,” Andrew said in shock. “We’re free. All because of you.”

The door to the library swung open, and Catherine popped in, giving all three of us a series of happy hugs. I listened to her talk, answering her questions as we changed into clothing.

Even as she chatted with us, all I could think about was one thing.

I had come to this library to find a book, and I’d found a new life. An adventure. One that was worth living, with two monstrous mates, a dragon, and books. I’d lived my own story, and this was just the beginning.

“Are you ready, little dove?”

I looked at Adam and Andrew and nodded, grinning. “Let’s go get a drink.”

The four of us left the library, stepping out into the crisp sunlight. It was as if no time had passed.

When I looked back, the door was gone.

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