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Chapter Three
Hazel looked around her tiny apartment. She’d lit about a hundred candles in various locations around the room, and could just imagine how the heat was going to strain her air conditioner before too long. Once Irene helped her set up the candles and the mirror, Hazel was alone to contemplate her spell.
She looked in the full-length mirror at her reflection. Having removed her costume, Hazel stood in a black slip that stopped just above mid thigh and had slits up both sides. Her hands roamed over her body, shaping it, viewing it critically.
When Drake touched her, her body had come alive like never before. Nothing could compare with the thrill she’d experienced in his arms. She wanted to know what she had been missing out on, but not with just anyone. It had to be with Drake. For some reason, even the thought of giving her body to anyone else was terrifying.
Hell. The thought of giving her body toDrakewas terrifying, but she had to have more of him. She knew that, no matter what, he would see to her pleasure. It was something about him. Heoozedsex. It was impossible for a man like himnotto see to his partner’s pleasure.
She only had twenty minutes before midnight, and she simply couldn’t concentrate. Meditation hadn’t worked. All she could think about was Drake. If this spell was going to work, she had to be able to concentrate. Right now, that was next to impossible.
This was her one chance this year to use energy other than her own to cast a spell that would bring out her true power. She couldn’t blow it because she was too preoccupied by a handsome face.
Hazel took a deep breath as she centered herself and stood in front of the mirror. Crossing her fingers tightly, she stared intently at herself, ignoring the shadows reflected with her own image in the mirror.
She spoke quietly, but firmly, staring into her own eyes. “To reach the height of powers known, one’s own true self is freely shown. Reveal what hides so all may see, as I will, so mote it be.”
Nothing happened.
She sighed. Story of her life.
“What thehelldid you do?”
That was Drake’s voice!
Catching sight of him in the mirror now, she whipped around, and before her eyes, Drake morphed into a -- a -- a…
Drake’s body sprouted black and silver fur -- right through his clothes. His nose lengthened along with his teeth, his fingernails curved into claws. For a moment, he stood there somewhere between a man and a beast, seeming to struggle with himself, then the transformation completed itself and she stood face to, err, snout with the largest animal she had ever been near.
They stared at each other for several moments. Hazel was afraid to breathe. What had shedone?Howhad she done it?
“Oh, Drake!” Hazel rushed toward him before stopping short. What if he attacked her? She probably would if she were in his place. “I’m sorry! I didn’t mean to -- to turn you into a -- a -- adog!”
The big beast plopped down onto the floor, his legs sprawled and looking as confused as an animal can look. Drake whined a bit, looking up at her with wide, blue eyes.
Hazel couldn’t help it. She held out her hand to Drake. When he licked it tentatively, she threw her arms around him and buried her face in his fur. “I can’t believe I did this to you. I’msosorry, Drake! I’ll change you back, I promise!”
Hazel didn’t know what to do. This was worse than the goat thing. She stood and, unable to resist, scratched his head between his ears. If dogs could express themselves as humans, she’dswearhe actually rolled his eyes.
“Sorry,” she muttered. She was about to extinguish all the candles and try to reverse her spell when Drake growled. “Hey, I said I was sorry. Don’t worry. I’ll change you back.” She swallowed. “Somehow.”
“Open up! Police!” A deep, masculine voice boomed through the closed door.
Hazel jumped away from Drake as if she’d been shot, and Drake placed himself between her and the door. He barked and snarled better than any guard dog she’d ever heard, but that didn’t stop her unwanted guests.
“Ma’am, if you don’t call off your dog and open the door, we’re going to have to call animal control. I have a warrant for your arrest.”
“Arrest? What did I do?”
“Open the door, ma’am. I’ll explain once I’m inside.”
Drake barked louder, lunging first at the door, then at Hazel when she tried to pull him away. He pushed her back into the apartment, away from the door and the police.
“Drake, you’ve got to stop it. What will you do if they take you to the pound? I’m sure it’s all a misunderstanding.” She could almost see them carting Drake off in one of those doggie paddy wagons. “Now, into the bathroom with you.” She herded him in the tiny room, Drake looking as disgruntled as Lassie possibly could.
Hazel hurried to the door and opened it as far as the security chain would let her. “What’s the problem, officer?”
“May I come in? I’d rather explain inside. There are several people out here.”
