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“You should tell us all about it at lunch. You’re joining us for lunch,” Bill announced like it was already a done deal as soon as Kaia opened her mouth to politely refuse.
It couldn’t be. Did she really want to eat lunch with a bunch of dragons she didn’t know?
Maybe if it was just one dragon in particular and me …
She shook her head. “No, thanks for the nice offer, but I’m here with my friends. If I ditch them, I’ll never hear the end of it.”
“Nonsense,” Bill insisted again. “You’re coming. Tell her.”
Grey sighed and looked up at the sky. “Dad, that’s not how people talk to each other.” His eyes met Kaia’s. “Ignore him. Do what you want. It’s no bother to me what you do. Come. Don’t come, for all I care.”
Annoyance flashed inside Kaia.Really?That was Grey’s reaction? She was sure he had felt something between them during the race, but now that he was looking at her with … what was that? Disdain?
Well, she wouldn’t stand for it. If Grey wanted to get rid of her, then she was going to join the dragon lunch. Let’s see how he liked spending more time with someone he clearly didn’t like.
And here I thought he was into me.
Kaia wasn’t disappointed. Nope. Not in the least.
FIVE
GREYSON
Greyson didn’t know how it was possible, but the staff of Hellscape Holiday Resort had outdone themselves. The lunch set up by one of the resort’s many beaches was nothing short of impressive. A gazebo sheltered them from the worst of the wind, but the breeze moved through the open sides, offering relief from the heat.
The table was set for a long lunch. He estimated about five courses, which in his mind was one too many. If the meal was completed without someone stalking off insulted, Grey would be surprised.
Thankfully, Kaia was with him.
Not that he was thankful for the witch.
Her presence was light and fun. Though she challenged everything he said, Grey’s attraction to her was intense. Even her little quirks made him wild. She constantly straightened her cutlery or turned the salt shaker a quarter inch to the left.
“The Verlice dragons don’t have any hard feelings for witches,” he said softly. “In case you were wondering ….”
“I was, thanks.”
“My dad wouldn’t have invited you to lunch and put you in harm’s way.”I wouldn’t have allowed it, he added in his mind where only his dragon could hear.
“What’s happening here?” Portia asked, joining them on the beach. As always, the succubus’s smile was bright and warm. She was made to work in hospitality. That much was obvious.
“The lovely Kaia Coll joined us for lunch after helping my son here win the three-legged race.”
Portia beamed. “Isn’t that nice ... I just love when my guests mingle like this. Have a good time, everyone.” She waved before leaving.
Grey leaned into Kaia’s side. “You want more wine?”
Kaia eyed her glass and tried to sense how tipsy she was. “I guess a bit more won’t hurt. It’s not like I’ll ever drink this kind of wine again in my life.”
“Why wouldn’t you?”
“Because I would never spend that much money on a bottle of wine. Not if I can get the same hangover with a more affordable product.”
“There’s your mistake. You don’t drink to get drunk. You drink this to savor.”
She rolled her eyes. “It all tastes the same.”
“No, it really doesn’t. I bet we could do a blind taste test, and you’d be able to decipher which is a good wine and which isn’t.”
