“I’m fine.” Julie said, feeling like a bit of an idiot. Pauline clearly had the look of a woman who had just gotten it all. Her lips were swollen, her eyes sleepy with a content look. “Sorry, it’s just that I was worried about you and the others so I asked to check in. I can see that you’re fine.”

Pauline smiled. “More than fine.” She widened her eyes. “I can’t believe I actually slept with him so quickly.” She lowered her voice. “I’ve never been this forward with a guy before.”

Julie tried to smile. This was too much information but Pauline was too excited to notice her discomfort it seemed.

“When we arrived back here I was really tired but also really worked up. Flame is just so sweet and so sexy. The sexiest guy I’ve ever met. He tucked me in and slid in next to me and I may have made a move on him.” She was blushing wildly. “He actually tried to turn me down. How sweet is that? He said that I should get some rest. That took care of any reservations I may still have had. I had the best sex of my life.” She giggled like a teenager before turning serious. “Those dragon women were full of BS. They told us complete rubbish. The sex was off the charts and there was no forcing of anything. Flame has been the perfect gentleman.”

Julie needed to get out of there. Now.

“I take it you haven’t… you know?” Pauline raised her brows.

“Um… no, I… w-well…” She sounded like an idiot. “We were stuck in the forest all night so…” Was she actually giving excuses as to why they hadn’t slept together? Surely not.

“It was amazing for me!” Pauline blurted. “I’ve never been with a guy with that much stamina. Flame was a little rough around the edges but it was like his sole existence was to make me happy. To do what it took to ensure that—”

“I get the picture,” Julie blurted. She couldn’t take any more.

“I’m not so sure about actually living here and having his children. It’s a bit soon for that but I’ve decided to get to know him and to see where this goes.” Pauline smiled.

“That’s nice,” Julie remarked.

“You don’t think I’m crazy, do you?”

Julie thought back to her original assessment. If a group of these dragon shifters walked into a bar, they’d have a chorus of panties dropping in a matter of minutes. “Not at all.” The crazy thing was, she meant every word. “They are pretty hot,” she added. It was the truth. They were damned attractive.

“I just figured that while I was here, I should make the most of it.” Her sentiments exactly. “Flame is just so sweet. You never know… maybe he’s the one.” Pauline looked sincere.

The one.