“You’re begging a female?” Blaze laughed. It looked feral and didn’t sound very humorous. “This is a first.”

Coal ignored his brother and kept his eyes on her.

Julie nodded. The tension left him. “Thank you. I will be able to follow your scent trail so don’t worry, I’ll find you.” He leaned in and kissed her softly. Panic welled in her.

She liked his lips on hers. Damn but she liked it a little too much. It was so sweet, so heart-felt. His touch sparked something in her. No! When he tried to kiss her a second time, she turned away. “I’ll see you later.” She walked out, trying not to dwell on the look of hurt in his eyes.

She closed the door behind her and walked down the hall. They had passed the great hall on their way there, so she knew it was close. Julie arrived at the large double doors in less than a minute.

She sucked in a deep breath and walked in.

“Human female.” It was the big, good looking guy she had met on her first day.

He walked towards her, his blue eyes firmly on her. “It’s me, Flame.” That was it. “Do you remember me?”

She nodded. “Yes, of course I do. How is Pauline?”

The big guy’s nostrils flared. It was annoying. His eyes widened and his smile broadened. “You and Coal are getting along really well.”

She noticed how it was a statement and not a question. He could smell that they had been going at it. How nice that everyone knew everyone else’s business.

She smiled and nodded once.

“He is a good male,” Flame said. “The fiercest, strongest male in the fire kingdom… aside form the king of course.”

“I thought you were the strongest, fiercest warrior.” Pauline grabbed the big guy around his waist.

“I am.” Flame growled, his eyes were firmly on Pauline. They had softened, his voice deepened up a whole lot. “I’m the strongest of the non-royals. Don’t say anything…” he looked around him. “I’m stronger than the youngest prince and that’s saying something. I fly quicker, am faster and my flames are way bigger.”

These guys were too much. Julie had to suppress a laugh. If Coal were here, he’d be beating his chest and roaring about how much stronger he was. Barbarians!

Pauline giggled, she hugged him tighter. “I know that there are a lot of things you’re the best at.”

Too much info.

Julie could totally guess. She looked away and scratched the back of her head, noticing Lisa for the first time. At least, from this angle it looked like her. The heiress was sitting on a huge guy’s lap. Her arms were circled around his neck. They were in deep conversation. “Is that?”