There must be something wrong with her body. Were humans so different to dragon shifters? He didn’t think so. They might be smaller on average but they were the same in the ways that mattered. Weren’t they? Maybe she was afraid that he would find her lacking or unattractive.

Coal swallowed hard. “Through there.” He needed to back off. “It doesn’t lock but I won’t disturb you.” What if he did find her unattractive?

She frowned. It was clear that she didn’t like that the door didn’t lock. She really did think the worst of him. “Do they have any more of these dresses?” She asked. “I also had a toiletry bag.”

A toiletry what? “There are some things…” he looked back at the door. A bag had been placed just inside his chamber. Coal picked it up. “Everything you might need will be in here. Let me know what else you need and I will make sure that you get it.”

Julie took the bag from him. “Thanks.” She put it down and went to her haunches. She rummaged through the bag before taking out a pair of pants and a shirt. Then she rummaged some more. She looked up at him, a frown on her face. “I don’t see any underwear. The sizes are all over the place and bigger than I would normally wear. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not complaining… clothes are clothes.”

“I’m sorry about the underwear. We don’t wear any. It was an oversight. I will take down your sizes and requirements and will get you what you need as soon as possible.”

She nodded. “I’m not the smallest.” She mumbled. “No bra… fun.” He wasn’t sure what she was unhappy about. Julie removed a smaller case from the bag. “Would you mind lighting a fire.” She pointed to the hearth. “It’s cold in here.” She rubbed her upper arms.

He needed to try and remember that she was different. Humans didn’t have their capabilities.

“Also”—she turned just before entering the bathroom—”you might want to make yourself a bed on the floor.” Julie disappeared behind the door before he could reply.

A bed on the floor? Him, the fire prince, sleep on the floor? This female was delusional. Coal would back off on a lot of things but they would be sleeping together. This was not negotiable. If she was adamant about it, it would be her on the floor, not him.

He walked towards the window. If she wasn’t going to use the tub, then he would. Coal turned the taps on and watched warm water fill the space. He threw in a scoopful of salt and herbs. Then he stripped from his pants and got in. Coal sprawled out in the still filling tub, feeling the stresses from the last few days leave him.

This was one of his favorite things to do.