Finding the Dragon (Dásreach Council Book 1) by Josette Reuel Read Free Book Online Page A

said something and they had no evidence that it was foul play. Kai said a prayer to the Great Spirit for his mates safety. He couldn’t have found her, hell he and Charlie couldn’t have found them, just to lose them to some stupid accident. But, was it an accident?
    “Should I send someone to check around the area?” Kai asked Charlie as he heard mumbling on the other side of the connection.
    “Fucking tosser.” Charlie mumbled clearly before answering Kai. “I doubt we’d find anything. At the speed they were going, I’m sure they went at least another mile or so before stopping after the tire blew.” Charlie was quiet a moment, then continued, “My best guess is that someone shot the tire out Kai, but why would someone shoot their tire out?”
    “I have no idea Charlie, none at all. Just stay with them. Bring our mates in safely.”
    “On my life, Kai.”
    ***
    Nat and Al had gotten back into the car and were sitting turned in their seats so they could watch Rogue as the Mississippi country boy put on the spare. Rogue chatting with him the whole time.
    “I could have changed the tire.” Nat grumbled.
    “I couldn’t have… maybe I should learn.” Al said back.
    “Definitely, you really need to know how to take care of yourself Al. I’ve seen too many times when people trusted the wrong people and got burned.”
    “Yeah, I know about getting burned.” Al said on a sad sigh.
    She hated to think of her past relationships, many of those with men and friends had not been good ones. But, her memories always seemed to resurface and remind her why she couldn’t trust her own judgment. She sighed and checked on Rogue, who waved at them with a grin. Rogue was so ready for a relationship. She had told them about her cancer scare right before they had all met. Something like that changes someone, and it had forced Rogue out of her comfort zone. She had her life checklist, the things she was doing for herself. Thankfully, time with the Book Worms was on that list. Because, no matter the past, Al knew that her judgment about these women wasn’t wrong.
    “I’m sorry Al; I didn’t mean it to sound like that. I know you know about the asses of the world.” Nat interrupted her thoughts.
    Al laughed, “Sounds like an organization, do they pay dues?”
    “You silly woman,” Nat smiled over the seat at her. “I just meant that you’re safer if you know how to take care of yourself. If you don’t depend on someone they can’t leave you high and dry.”
    “I know you’re right, it just never seems important. Do they even have classes for stuff like that?”
    “Yes, they do. You need to make the time for things like this Al. Besides, use Google. It’s your friend.” Nat grinned over the seat, “I learned a lot by watching YouTube videos. I can change my own tires and oil. I can tune up my Camaro all on my own. If I can figure out what is wrong I look it up online, buy the parts, and do the work myself. It’s a lot less expensive and I don’t have to deal with men who think women don’t know anything about cars."
    A car door slammed, and the girls watched as Rogue talked to the cowboy through his rolled down window. The man rummaged in the seat beside him and after a few minutes he handed Rogue a small piece of something white. Probably paper. Rogue sauntered back.
    “Look at her sway that ass of hers?” Al said to Nat.
    “Yep, she’s got it going on.” They giggled as Rogue opened the car door to get back in the driver’s seat.
    “Jeb says we’re almost to Jackson, so we have about 3 more hours.”
    “His name is Jeb? Pft. Figures.” Nat said sarcastically with a grin thrown in Al’s direction.
    “What? What’s wrong with his name?” Rogue said a bit of ire in her voice.
    “Nothing. Sorry. I’m just having Deliverance flashbacks.” Al laughed at Nat’s movie reference. Her friend knew her love of them.
    “Nice Nat. Have a little faith in the compassion of your fellow man. Southerners