“She told us that her dad died and left her a billionaire, well, it’s true that he died but he didn’t leave her anything. All of his wealth went to to his young wife. A woman only two years older than Lisa. The dumb cow had her dad change his will while on his deathbed and not thinking clearly.” She took a deep breath. “Can you imagine? Lisa was contesting the will but it was her word against the wife’s. There was a good chance Lisa was going to lose. Especially since her dad’s doctor was bonking the stepmom and is standing in as a witness. It was only a matter of days before she was kicked out of her own house. How horrible is that?”

Her eyes were wide and she used elaborate hand gestures while she spoke. “Poor Lisa cried when she spoke about her father. She blamed him initially but it clearly wasn’t his fault. Anyway…” Pauline raised her brows. “My point is that I thought Lisa was using Scorch, since the dragons live decently…” She gestured around the opulent lair that was really more of a castle. “But I was wrong. She seriously loves him. They’re already trying for a baby.”

“This is getting more crazy by the second.” Julie rubbed her face.

When she looked back up, Pauline’s eyes were bright. “A tiny, little baby with big blue eyes and blond hair. He’ll be so cute and—”

“Are you talking about your own baby or Lisa’s?”

Pauline frowned. “Okay… maybe I was talking about mine. Mine and Flame’s little one. I’m not ready though and he’s not going to pressure me.” She scrunched up her face. “No, he will put pressure on me. He won’t be able to help himself. It’s their instinct to procreate. That’s why we drive them so mad when we’re in heat… ovulating.” She corrected. “I’m too young to have a baby though.”

“Far too young. You’re too young to get married.”

Pauline nodded. “I’m too young for marriage but not too young to be mated, I’m taking the plunge. I’m ready. Flame is the guy for me.”

Vomit.

These women were losing their minds. “Have you heard anything about Jo and Candy?”

Pauline’s eyes widened. “Jo is also taking the plunge and mating her guy but Candy isn’t happy at all. I’ve heard that she keeps demanding to be sent back. She’s with some crazy king from one of the other kingdoms. He’s a meanie so no wonder she’s unhappy.”

“Oh no! I’ll have to ask Coal about her.” Poor Candy. Julie hoped that she was okay. Coal had promised her that none of them would be forced or hurt. Was the same true for the other kingdoms? Her heart was beating fast. Her mind raced at a hundred miles a minute.