Coal wouldn’t come. It was against the lores. He beat his wings as hard as he could. The sooner he returned to his lair, the better. The sooner he made this female his, the better.

Chapter 16

Torrent hovered over the balcony that led to his chamber, he slowly descended and deposited the female carefully on the floor. The female was weaker than she looked because she fell into a heap. Quick as a flash, she was up and running.

He wasn’t sure where the hell she planned on running to. She was liable to hurt herself. What would Coal say then? Fuck the fire prince. The female was his now. He didn’t understand why he’d even thought of the male. Torrent hooked an arm around her waist.

“Let go of me!” She yelled. The human twisted and the palm of her hand managed to connect with his face.

Two slaps in one day. It was a record.

The female grimaced and looked at her hand. Silly human was definitely going to hurt herself if she wasn’t careful.

“Feel better?” He kept his gaze on her.

“No. I wish I was stronger.” She cradled the hand against her chest. “I would punch the snot out of you. What the hell is wrong with you?”

He didn’t have the time or the inclination to have a discussion with her.

She scented delectable. He willed his body to react but it didn’t. Torrent wanted to growl in frustration. He needed to touch her. He needed… “I’m going to kiss you now, female.” He clenched his jaw, trying hard not to allow that pesky voice to start in on him.

Her eyes narrowed. “Touch me and I swear to god I will hurt you!” She yelled. The human pulled away from him and he let her go. Once she was far enough away, she turned to face him.

“We just established that you are not capable of hurting me.” He couldn’t have her hurting herself. He needed her in perfect condition. He just needed her. His body would come to the party soon.

The human swallowed thickly. “I’ll just have to find a way.” She glanced down at his cock. There was nothing but anger and contempt written all over her face. Julie locked eyes with him again, trying to act normal.

It was the oldest trick in the book. “Don’t even think about it.” He shook his head. Did she really think she could hit or kick him in the junk?

“Let me go, you big… horrible… disgusting ape.” Her fists were clenched at her sides.

Torrent frowned. “I’m not a primate, I’m a dragon.” He sounded bored. He felt… no… it didn’t matter how he felt.

“You’re an asshole of epic proportions.”