The Spirit Dragon by Tianna Xander Page A

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    “You’re right.” April stood up and with one backward glance toward the kitchen window, she led the way out of the kitchen.
    “Maybe you should let me talk to him,” Jasmine said as she followed April to Drake’s office. “You know how upset he gets when he sees you stressed out, especially now that you’re pregnant.” An upset dragon was the last thing they needed at this point.
    “No way. Just let me handle my husband. Besides, it will give me the excuse I needed to let me join May and Summer in Scotland.”
    “What in the heck are they doing over there?” Jasmine scowled as she had to practically run to keep up with her pregnant sister. No woman who was five months along should be so quick on their feet. “I can see May being there with Damek, but why does Summer get to go?”
    Jasmine didn’t think it was an unreasonable question, since none of the unmated Flowers sisters were allowed to go anywhere on their own. Apparently, someone was out to get them, though no one knew who for certain.
    “How old are you, again?” April turned to look at her, then rolled her eyes. “I’m only asking because you sounded about eight, just then.”
    “You know what I mean. Heck, the rest of us who are unmarried have to sit here and twiddle our thumbs, and Summer gets to go to Europe. It’s not fair. I’m just sayin’.”
    “Sure it is,” April said as she opened the door to Drake’s office and breezed in as though he wasn’t most likely on the phone with some other billionaire. “Hello, honey bunches.” Leaning over, she kissed Drake on the cheek while reaching into his candy dish for some chocolate.
    “Hey, score me a piece while you’re at it, will ya?”
    April picked up a piece and tossed it to her.
    “To what do I owe this pleasant surprise, my love?” Drake asked as he pulled April into his lap and pressed a kiss to the tip of her nose.
    “You don’t have to do anything, sweet cheeks. I love coming in here to sit on your lap. You have a very nice lap, you know.” She giggled when he tickled her. It almost made Jasmine sick.
    It wasn’t as though April’s happiness wasn’t important to her. Jasmine just couldn’t imagine what it would be like to spend so much time with someone else. Of course, it probably wouldn’t be a bad thing if she didn’t have to explain her strange penchant for bringing crap back to life willy-nilly.
    Bringing plants back to life was one thing, taking animals on that ride was a different thing all together. She shuddered to think of what could happen if she suddenly started bringing people back.
    “What brings you in here, my lovely mate?” Drake pressed a kiss to April’s temple and rubbed her belly. “Are you feeling well?”
    “I’m fine, sweetie. I just needed to talk to you about something.”
    “What is it, my love?”
    “We need to leave the area for a little while or we will eventually have to leave permanently,” April said as she walked her fingers up his chest.
    Jasmine looked away, uncertain if she should stay or go. This looked private. However, ultimately, the conversation was about her.
    “Well,” she paused to kiss his cheek. “We have a problem.”
    “What kind of problem?” He kissed her on the nose.
    Jasmine couldn’t take it anymore. She was tired of watching her sisters moon over their mates like lovesick teenagers. Stepping forward, she decided to tell Drake the truth in no uncertain terms.
    “Well, brother dear, it seems that my ability to bring plants back from the dead for a short time has evolved.”
    “That’s wonderful!” Drake smiled. “Does that mean the plants are staying alive now?”
    Jasmine had to hand it to the man. He was supportive. She almost regretted breaking the news to him so abruptly even though April kept shaking her head in an attempt to deter her. “No, but your dog is.”
    “What!”
    Cringing at Drake’s reaction, Jasmine glanced at April who almost fell when Drake tried to stand up. April met