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“What’s the book say?” Natalie asks, nodding toward the volume. “Does it say if it grows like, near the water? At the base of trees?”
“It’s got dark blue leaves,” I tell her. “And a bright pink flower at the center. The leaves are what we want.”
“Blue leaves?” She raises an eyebrow. “That shouldn’t be too hard to spot.”
“You might be surprised, little human,” Anthony chuckles. “There are many colorful plants in this part of the jungle. Identify blue leaves when they’re next to blue flowers or dark green leaves can be tricky. We shouldn’t waste time talking about it, though,” he says. Let’s go.
So we go.
*
We walk for hours in the heat of the jungle. Dragon Isle is known for its beautiful plants, luscious beaches, and extreme privacy. It’s also hot as fuck, and I’m more than pleased when Anthony suggests we stop for a break. We didn’t pack a lot of food with us, but
we each have a couple of pieces of fruit to munch on. The three of us find a spot beside the creek, take off our shoes, and dip our feet in the water.
“So how long have you been on Dragon Isle?” Natalie asks Anthony.
“Forever, it seems like.” He smiles at her. He’s still naked after his shift, save for the boots he brought with him. It should be silly, but somehow, it just seems like a normal part of shifter life. Personally, I brought along my clothes because I’m not really in the mood to wander naked through the jungle. You never know what kind of bugs or creatures there are crawling around, and I don’t feel like getting bitten. Not right not.
Somehow, our clothing or lack thereof doesn’t bother anyone, and I realize that I like this about Natalie. Many human women would be uncomfortable with the nudity that often comes in shifter communities, but she just takes it at face value. Some people wear clothes and some don’t. It doesn’t bother her either way, and that makes me feel more comfortable.
As a physician, I’m used to seeing people naked at all stages of life. While I haven’t thought much about finding a mate, I know I’ll need someone who doesn’t get easily jealous or upset about this. I’ve met doctors across the globe who have struggles in their marriages and relationships because one person has jealous tendencies and the other isn’t sure how to be supportive and reassuring.
“What do you do on the island?” Natalie asks. “I mean, what’s your job?”
“I run a dungeon.”
I turn to the dragon. He’s watching Natalie carefully and his eyes are twinkling. Ah, yes. He’s a troublemaker. Typical fucking dragon. He likes to tease and play, just like the rest of us, but I’m too curious about Natalie’s reaction to say anything at all.
To my surprise, she doesn’t seem shocked or appalled. She just smiles.
“Like a sex dungeon?”
“Like a sex dungeon.”
“That sounds like a very interesting job, Anthony. Or,” she wiggles her eyebrows. “Should I call you ‘Master Anthony’?”
He laughs loudly and as much as I don’t want to laugh at her silly joke, I find myself snickering.
“Where did you learn about BDSM and sex clubs and dungeons and masters?” I find myself asking Natalie.
Now she does blush and she shrugs. “A girl’s gotta read,” she mumbles.
“There’s nothing wrong with sexual curiosity,” Anthony says. “My family and I run the club together now. Gabriel, my best friend, and I share a mate. The three of us teach classes, host special events, and run the club on dungeon nights.”
“Is that right?” Natalie asks.
“If you two are ever interested in attending a class or event, I’d love to have you. Everyone is welcome,” he says. “But we do cater to shifters: dragons, in particular.”
“I might be interested,” Natalie says slowly, and I see her eyes light up. So the little human is a bit of a minx, is she?
“And you, Donald?” Anthony turns to me, a silent question hanging in the air.
Am I ready to provide for her?
Am I ready to give her everything she needs?
Am I ready to love her?
