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“Thank you,” I told Vrok. “You can drive.”
“Huh,” Seyla said, climbing into the backseat, frowning at Vrok.
Chapter15
Kate
Vrok got into the driver’s seat while I buckled. “Where would you like to go?” he asked.
Seyla leaned forward and named the store.
He gave her a curt nod. My friend was one of the sweetest people I know, and she could attract a guy even if she was covered in mud and wore a floor-length coat. She had the magnetic touch.
It would be interesting to see if Vrok could continue to ignore her or if he’d succumb like almost every other guy out there.
He started the SUV and backed down the drive, turning and taking the vehicle toward the downtown area.
His dragonette hopped off his shoulder and perched on the headrest, looking from me to Seyla. It extended its golden wings and stretched its neck out toward us.
“Behave, Merith,” Vrok said. He reached toward the dragonette, but it took flight, soaring toward Seyla.
I sucked in a breath as it landed on her shoulder. It tilted its head, studying her face, before rubbing its cheek against hers.
She shot me a grin.
Vrok shot her a scowl before jerking his attention back to the road. “Come back here, Merith. I don’t know what’s gotten into him.”
“He likes me,” Seyla said, enchanted by the gorgeous creature.
Merith purred, still rubbing against her cheek.
“Can I touch him?” Seyla asked.
In the rearview mirror, I watched Vrok’s lips thin, pressing against his tusks.
“I’d rather you didn’t,” he said. “Merith. On my shoulder.”
“Maybe if you ask him nicely, he’ll listen,” Seyla said. “You’re just a sweet little dragonette who needs love, aren’t you?” she cooed at Merith.
When she stroked the tiny beast, his purrs grew louder.
He remained on her shoulder, soaking in her touch, until Vrok parked and got out of the car. When he opened my door, Merith left Seyla’s shoulder and flew out the opening. He soared into the sky before swooping back down to land on Vrok’s head.
Vrok heaved a sigh and lifted the dragonette, losing some hair to the creature’s claws in the process, and placed Merith on his shoulder. He held Seyla’s door open, and she grinned at him as she climbed out.
We entered the store. Inside, Vrok scanned the area before standing near the door; his gaze locked on me. Merith watched us—watched Seyla, that is—just as intently.
“How about this one?” Seyla asked, holding out a pretty dark purple dress that would brush my ankles. “Love the bodice.”
“I’ll try it on.” I collected a few more dresses, but before I could enter the changing room, Vrok snapped his arm between me and the open doorway. Merith squawked but remained on his shoulder.
“Allow me to ensure it’s safe and secure.” He poked his head inside before nodding. “All clear.”
This could get tiresome. Or entertaining. It was all a matter of perspective.
“Can I be of assistance?” an older woman with long black hair highlighted with orange and yellow streaks asked. Seyla mentioned she was a phoenix. I’d heard a few had moved to town.
“I want to try these on,” I said, lifting my arm draped with dresses.
