TheWaterDragon by Tianna Xander Page B

lost track of time as she sat with her eyes closed, contemplating the probabilities of getting some precious time alone in her cabin. Knowing Drake and his henchmen, the odds were most likely a million to one.
    Drake Delfavaro, her brother-in-law was the leader of all dragons. Apparently, his subordinates were compelled to do his bidding. Whether it was driving his limo, protecting his property or standing guard over their boss’ errant sisters-in-law, they did as they were told, even if it rubbed the sisters the wrong way—which it did, constantly.
    Summer felt the limo draw to a slow stop, opened her eyes and shook her head. Before her, sat Drake’s behemoth of a home and the extra guard he had hired to protect his mate’s sisters. Slowly, Summer looked around, attempting to find a weakness in their security. If Drake wouldn’t give her time alone, perhaps she should be like a few of her other sisters and find a way to take it.
     
     
     
     

Chapter Two
     
     
    “None of these women are my mate, Damek.” Adrian waved his hand. “I have stayed here waiting for this Summer you say lives here, but I have been here nearly the whole of the day.” He shifted in his seat and looked around. “Surely His Highness will take exception to our sullying his great hall for the duration.”
    As much as he loved his brother and he wanted to swear allegiance to the new ruler of their species, Adrian couldn’t wait to meet the woman whose voice drew him out of his long slumber. He’d designed the spell he used to put himself to sleep in such a way that only his mate could draw him forth. Now he was here, but she was nowhere to be found.
    Damek laughed at him, the ass. “Patience, little brother. Have patience.” Damek took a sip of his brandy. “If the others aren’t the one, it must be Summer. She’s the only one left and she is on her way home now.” He cocked his head and looked toward the front door. “I stand corrected, she has just arrived.”
    Heart pounding like a fledgling facing his transformation for the first time, Adrian wiped his damp palms on his strange leggings they called jeans, stood and slowly turned to face the woman he would, with any luck at all, claim as his mate one day soon.
    The name Summer fit her well. Sunshine poured through the front door as she entered, filling the foyer with a golden light. He wouldn’t have thought much of it had the light dimmed when one of her dragon bodyguards closed the door behind her.
    Perchance it was her beautiful smile that lit up the room as though sunlight poured through the ceiling over her head. Long, shining golden blonde hair fell about her shoulders. When she smiled up at one of the males as he took her wrap, Adrian fought the urge to growl.
    He didn’t want to frighten her, nor did he want her to think he would consider her property. The best thing he could do was keep his emotions in check, though it was a difficult thing to do with the other males so close. He felt his scales fighting to emerge, his arms turning a light, iridescent blue with a silver undertone.
    Overjoyed to find his mate at last, Adrian quickly moved to step forward and introduce himself.
    Damek grasped his arm, pulling him back before Adrian could voice his presence. “Maybe it would be better if I introduced you.” His brother gave the other males a stern look that had them scrambling to get away. Few, if any, ever argued with Damek. He was the oldest of their kind, after all.
    Adrian felt it when she saw him. He could actually feel her gaze upon him. His skin tingled and his body went hard. When he turned, he didn’t expect her to be standing so close, with her beautiful sky-blue eyes staring at him with curious interest.
    “Hello, Summer. I hope this day finds you well.” Damek greeted her formally as he bent over her hand. Straightening, he turned to pat Adrian on the back. “Allow me to introduce my brother, Adrian.”
    Adrian smiled down at the girl, his chest aching