Dragon's Lair

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Authors: Denise Lynn
body against her and the shivers of awakening desire shooting down her spine, Alexia wondered if coming down here with him had been a wise decision.
    She tried to step away, but he merely settled his arm more firmly around her. Had her move only been seen as a challenge to him?
    Somehow challenging a dragon didn’t make a lot of sense. She rolled her eyes at the thoughts running unchecked through her mind.
    He was a man. Not a mythical beast, just a man. He stroked the soft spot beneath her ear. And she swallowed a groan as heat pooled low in her belly. Oh, yeah, he was just a man all right. One who knew every inch of her body almost better than she did.
    More than anyone else alive, Braeden Drake, the Dragon of Mirabilus, possessed the power to melt her resolve to be impersonal with nothing more than a simple touch. A gentle stroke, a mind-numbing kiss, a lingering caress, and if she wasn’t careful, she’d fall to her knees with hungry wanting.
    And he knew it.
    â€œWas there a reason you asked us down here?” Braeden said to Sean. His breath rushing hot across her ear fed the hunger she fought to control.
    â€œYou mean other than to explain what’s on your woman’s car?”
    Alexia froze at Sean’s remark. She hadn’t been Braeden’s woman in years. The implication would only force her husband to behave even more possessively.
    Instead, he lowered his arm. For less time than it took her to gasp, she missed his touch.
    As if nothing were amiss, Sean headed for the car. “You’re going to like this.”
    Braeden placed his hand at the small of her back, urging her along, and they fell into step behind Sean. “Considering your obvious sarcasm, I’m sure it’ll be something interesting.”
    As they approached her Thunderbird, she noticed an older man standing off to the side. Braeden waved him over. “Harold, this is my wife, Alexia.”
    Danielle sighed loudly, but said nothing. The valet frowned, but extended his hand. “Good to meet you…Mrs. Drake.”
    The unfamiliar greeting felt strange. Harold’s hesitation made it obvious he didn’t know Braeden was married. “Nice to meet you, too, Harold. Thank you for taking care of my car.”
    â€œNo problem, ma’am.”
    Danielle motioned to the roof of the car. She waited until the three of them stood alongside the vehicle before explaining, “This wax pattern is from an ancient ritual.”
    Braeden said nothing, but Sean barely concealed a choked cough. He’d always found Danielle’s fascination with spells and rituals a waste of time.
    So had Alexia—until she’d started translating ancient texts. Now she wasn’t so certain.
    Blunt as usual, Danielle asked, “Why did you come here?”
    After ensuring her mental wall was firmly back in place, Alexia asked, “What business is that of yours?” She couldn’t help herself. When it came to Braeden’s aunt, it was easier to be rude.
    â€œYour reasons might assist me in determining which ritual was being performed.”
    â€œShe brought me some pages from the manual.” Braeden looked at Alexia. “Did you ever meet the man who wanted to hire you?”
    Meet him? “Not in person, no.”
    â€œHired her for what?” Danielle’s voice climbed half an octave.
    â€œTo translate the pages.”
    â€œI suppose you gave him what he asked for just to spite us even more.” The woman’s loathing was palpable—that hadn’t changed. She’d gone out of her way to prove that more times than Alexia could count.
    Braeden intervened. “No, she didn’t.”
    Alexia put her hand on the car for support. Otherwise, she would have fainted at his defense of her.
    Braeden directed Danielle’s focus back to the car. “So, what’s this?”
    After glaring at Alexia one more time, Danielle said, “A ceremony to track her. The

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