Page 34 of Dragon's Rejected Mate

“A nice romantic walk under the stars and moon is always a good touch.”

“It was. We went back to my place. I turned on some music. We danced.”

Jamie’s smile got even bigger at the memory.

“We had sex. It was my first time, actually.”

“How was it?”

“Great. He did everything right. You know, I never thought that I would have sex with anyone, let alone a man on a first date. I never had the urge to have sex with Ryan. But last night was magical and I don’t regret it at all.”

“Are you falling in love with him?”

Jamie shrugged her shoulders.

“I like him a lot, but I’m not anywhere near ready to say that I love him or that I’m heading in that direction. I want to take everything nice and slow and just see where the relationship goes.”

“Good idea,” Clara said. “I’m just really glad that you had a nice time last night.”

“Me, too. Even if this relationship doesn’t end with wedding bells and a football team of children, I’m enjoying getting out and exploring life. It’s great that I have such a sexy tour guide.”

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Luke

Luke was actually having a good day. His father had asked him about his time in the military and about some of the missions he went on. A lot of the information was classified, so he couldn’t tell his father about the people and situations that he encountered, but he was able to tell Carl about the different places that he visited.

“Each place had an incredible beauty all its own, whether it was desert, jungle or whatever. For the most part, the everyday people just wanted to live life and be left alone. They didn’t want to be tangled up in whatever war or crisis that was going on,” Luke said.

“I can understand that. I think that’s what everyone wants,” Carl said. “You know, your mother and I talked about traveling. She’s been in love with ancient Greece and Rome forever and occasionally mentions that she might like to see the Parthenon or the Coliseum.”

“You should take her on a vacation. When is the last time you guys went on one?”

“Heavens, I don’t know. It’s been a while, that is for sure.”

“Now that I’m home, you should take her. Enjoy life for a change,” Luke urged.

“Who knows, I might just do that,” Carl mused.

Luke almost believed him. He was relieved that as the day went on, he didn’t say anything about Jamie. Usually, when his father picked up a bone, he chewed on it until it was completely destroyed.

The day had gone by smoothly and it was almost time to close. Luke groaned when the door opened and he saw who it was.

“Raf, how are you?”

“Terrific. And yourself?” Raf asked, holding out his hand.

“Good. What can I do for you?”

“I wanted to invite you to the resort tomorrow night for dinner. It is Alexis’ birthday and I know that she would love to have you there. It would be a great surprise for her,” Raf said.

“I’m sorry, but I already have plans. I appreciate the invitation, though,” Luke said.

“That’s too bad. I know that she would really love to see you there. She’s going to be very disappointed. She thinks very highly of you and has been singing your praises,” Raf said.

That’s funny, since she doesn’t even know me.

Luke decided the best way to handle this situation was to be honest with Raf – at least as honest as he could be.

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