Page 72 of Fire Dragon
She heard a faint tap on the door and Jane’s voice followed, “Em, you awake?”
“Yes. Come in. I just woke up.” She sat up and was grateful that Liam had thought to put her in one of his t-shirts.
Jane closed the door then rounded the bed to sit next to Emma. Her blue eyes were sparkling with excitement. “You’ll never guess. They’re all here. All of them.”
“Who?”
“The magnificent seven. They’re in Liam’s home as we speak.”
“All in one place?”
“Exactly.” She scowled. “Of course, there are at least a dozen riders who had to come along.”
Emma laughed. “That’s way too much competition. So what time is it?”
“Nine.”
She could feel her brows climb her forehead. “I slept that long? I must have passed out.”
“Liam was worried. He even took you to the medbay. The doctors examined you, but when you kept turning on your side and tucking your hands beneath your cheek then muttering for them to leave you alone, they decided all you needed was rest. Duh.”
Jane then patted her hand. “So how do you feel, oh, dragon-goddess divine.”
Emma laughed. “I’m fine. I feel good. Rested.” Jane wore a light pink dress and a beautiful necklace of green lake-melt jewelry.
Jane’s smile softened. “Everyone wants to see you. They want to thank you.”
“For what? I was just doing my job.” Her nostrils flared suddenly. “What am I smelling? Are you barbecuing steaks?”
“A few shrimp, too.”
Her mouth watered. “I don’t think I’ve ever been this hungry.”
“I’ll put a steak on for you and have an old-fashioned ready.”
“Thank you. Oh, wait. Forget the drink.” She felt her cheeks warm.
Jane tilted her head. “Why? You love old-fashioneds.”
Emma’s blush deepened.
Jane gasped. “What are you saying? I mean you’re not? I mean…Em?”
She lifted her chin and couldn’t help but smile. “I’m very much with dragon.”
Jane would have shrieked her excitement, but Emma quickly covered her mouth. “Keep it down. Liam knows, but no one else.”
Jane’s eyes flooded with tears. “Oh, Em, that’s so wonderful. Are you quitting the force?”
“Hell, no. Besides, it’ll be months til I show.”
“Wait, you went into the most dangerous battle we’ve had in decades and you knew you were pregnant?”
Emma smiled then sighed. “I did it for her. I want to be her best example and I want Dusane safe so she can grow up in the world I’ve known and loved.”
Jane embraced her, then switched to telepathy,You are a dragon-goddess divine.
As she pulled back, she said, “Get dressed. Everyone’s waiting. I brought you an outfit and some shoes.” She gestured behind her. “In the closet.”
