That was the second time he had been called an asshole today as well. Another record. He didn’t give a fuck. He sure as hell needed one though. Her scent was spiced with anger but there was something else there. His nostrils flared as he took it in.

“Stop that!” she shouted, her face was flushed. Her eyes blazing.

He ignored her and sniffed harder.

Julie kicked him in the shin and her face registered pain.

Idiot human. “Stop that. You do know that dragons heal at an alarming rate, so even if you were to harm me…” Maybe he should just take her back. “I would heal too quickly for it to mean anything?”

No! He would see this through. It was only a matter of time before interest flared between them.

He sniffed at her again. “You’re nearly in heat.” Her current situation helped things. Surely… surely… come on! His dick didn’t stir at all. What the…

“Don’t even think about it. You barbaric piece of shit.”

Enough with the name calling. He needed to put his cards on the table, as the human saying went. “We should rut. I am a skilled lover. I have made humans weep from the sheer pleasure.”

The human feigned a yawn. “Tell someone who cares. I wouldn’t have sex with you if you were the last person left on the planet.”

Again, another record for him. Candy had told him the exact same thing a couple of hours ago.

It was time to spell it out. This female may not want him but it didn’t mean that she wasn’t perfect for him. In fact, he would prefer to keep his feelings separate from his relationships going forward. “I am not looking for love.” His chest ached. Damn… it hurt! “I”—he swallowed thickly, pausing for a moment— “we… could work. No love or any of the other emotions. Let’s test compatibility. We could mate and procreate. I would look after you. It could be a win win.” How could she possibly say no?

“More of the same bullshit!” She yelled, making him want to cover his ears. Then she choked out a hysterical sounding laugh. “You assholes are all the same. What’s so wrong with love? Why don’t you want it? Love is amazing. It’s wonderful. To feel like that about another person is—” Her eyes filled with tears and his own eyes pricked, although he couldn’t say why.

He hated the emotions coursing through him. He especially hated the voice that told him to go after Candy. To get on his knees and beg for forgiveness if that’s what it took.

No!

Fuck that!