Chapter 18

Alex

I stand naked in my human form and glare into the forest with a conflicted heart.

Why is this happening?

The smell of the dragon fills me with dread. Not because I’m afraid of dragons - I’ve crossed claws with them before and come out victorious. I might be smaller than them, but I’m strong, and that’s why dragons don’t scare me. That’s not what this is...the truth is, I know what’s going to happen next. Don’t ask me how. I just know in my heart that this is the moment I lose her - Amber - to someone else.

See, dragons don’t just appear for no reason. This oversized reptile is here for a purpose, and when I meet Amber’s frightened eyes, my whole chest constricts.

I can’t do this. I’m falling for her, but I know in my heart and soul that the dragon must be her fated mate here because he somehow picked up her scent.

Amber doesn’t seem to have realized that yet. She has probably never met a dragon before. Her expression tells me she is terrified, and it’s confirmed by her taking my