A Dragon for December (Wiccan-Were-Bear Book 11) Read Free

explain.
    Shoving his wayward thoughts to the back of
his mind, he prepared for the day. He was the prince of his nest,
and he couldn’t put his people on hold because his dragon was being
pissy and he hadn’t gotten a good night’s rest. There was no
“clocking out” for him like humans who worked regular jobs. He was
the leader of his people, and that was an around-the-clock job. He
wouldn’t trade it for anything, but right now he’d give his right
fang for a nap.
    His dragon growled in agreement.
     

 
     
     
    Chapter 3
     
    Deci blinked at the bright light as she
trudged into the kitchen.
    “Morning, sleepy head,” Alli said, humming
happily as she made breakfast.
    Deci murmured a response, entirely
uninterested in having a conversation before the sun completely
rose for the day. “Not a morning person” didn’t even begin to
describe her.
    Alli set a plate of eggs and bacon in front
of Deci and then a cup of coffee. Deci inhaled the scent of the
brew, her bear rumbling in agreement that coffee was just what they
needed.
    “You okay, hon?” Alli asked as she sat at the
small table.
    Deci yawned as she fixed her coffee with milk
and sugar. “I didn’t sleep well.”
    “Did the bed bother you? The mattress is
pretty firm.”
    “I don’t think it was the bed. I kept waking
up and feeling like I should be out searching for something. It was
weird.”
    Alli hummed. “That’s strange. The new moon is
tonight. Is that important to your kind?”
    “You’re thinking of wolves and the full
moon.”
    “I know it’s not the full moon and that
you’re not a wolf, but some of the shifter groups have different
rituals during the month.”
    “We don’t have to shift and hunt at any
particular time.” After taking a slow sip of her coffee, she put
down the mug and rubbed her temple.
    Alli frowned. “Can I do anything to
help?”
    “I’m sure it’ll be better tonight.”
    “Good.” She smiled and turned her attention
to her plate.
    While Deci ate, Alli talked about her plans
for the day and their joint plans for the evening.
    “I wanted my friend Arissa to come over
tonight to meet you, but she’s busy with her mate. They’re looking
for a place away from the club, like a vacation home. Since he
doesn’t go out in the daytime, they have to do their house hunting
at night.”
    “That would suck.”
    “I don’t know. She gets to live forever. Not
being able to get a tan seems like a good trade-off for eternity
with a sexy guy.”
    Deci snorted. “You’re already immortal.”
    Fallen angels kept their immortality even
when they chose to lose their wings.
    “I know, but I’m single. Unlike vampires, I
can’t turn my mate immortal like myself, so I’d outlive even a
shifter’s long life.”
    “You’d still get a lot of good years with
him, though. There’s a mated couple in my sister’s den who’ve been
together for more than a thousand years.”
    Alli made a face. “I hope he cleans up after
himself. Can you imagine picking up some guy’s dirty shorts for a
thousand years?”
    “Maybe you don’t mind when he’s your
truemate.”
    “I think I’d always mind.”
    After breakfast, Deci helped Alli clean the
apartment, and then they went to see a movie.
    When they returned home, Alli said, “Are you
ready to go dancing?”
    “I think I need to rest. My bear is acting up
and has been since last night,” Deci said, rolling her neck. “You
should go out and have fun. I don’t want you to stay home because
of me. It’s not like I’m leaving tomorrow. I’m here for two
weeks.”
    “If you’re sure?” Alli asked, her brows drawn
together in concern.
    “I am. I’m just going to crash and hope that
whatever is bugging my bear calms down overnight. I probably just
need a good night’s sleep.”
    “Or to get laid.”
    “Sex doesn’t solve everything.”
    “It doesn’t hurt either. Unless you’re doing
it wrong.”
    “Go. Have fun. Be safe.” Deci kissed Alli on
the cheek