The Dragon's Discovery (Lochguard Highland Dragons 6)

Then put in a secret one.

I don't have the faintest idea of how to install one.

You don't, but Chase does.

Chase McFarland had only earned his full electrician certification in the last year, but by all accounts, he knew what he was doing and did it well.

Of course, thinking of Chase brought back the evening when he'd told her he was patient, and that she was worth waiting for.

Not wanting to remember the heat in his eyes or how she'd ended up slumped on the floor afterward, she answered her beast, I'd have to ask him in private, and promise secrecy, and that's not a good idea.

Only because you're afraid of being alone with him.

I'm not afraid.

Liar. We share the same dreams. And you want him.

Her dragon was correct. Layla's dreams tended to center around Chase more than any other male. And to see him again after some of the rather explicit fantasies, well, they might finally break her resolve.

Her dragon growled. Then do it.

He'll want more, and we can't give it. Especially if we have a thief here at the surgery, one that'll be handed over to Finn once we catch them. Because I have a feeling it's an internal job, and then we'll be even more short-staffed.

Stop coming up with excuses. Tell him plainly you don't want a relationship. It's that simple.

Aye, because you'll settle for that so quickly.

Her dragon fell silent, telling Layla everything she wanted to know.

Which meant her inner beast wanted Chase for more than for a night, too.

That was mad, considering they barely knew the male. Sure, he was attentive, charming, and had even made her laugh once or twice. But that wasn't enough to make a relationship work, especially in her profession.

He needed to remain off-limits, no matter what.

With a sigh, Layla exited the supply room and went to her office. She'd have to find a time to ask Chase to install the hidden camera as a personal favor and hope he could keep a secret. The best time to ask would when they could be alone, and yet weren't inside either of their cottages.

Then it hit her—Alistair and Kiyana's mating ceremony was soon. She could find him then, talk with him alone in a room, and then go back to the gathering.

Satisfied with her plan and how she'd be able to carry it out without her ending up naked and Chase inside her, Layla jotted down the supply discrepancies in her little notebook she kept on her, and went to the mound of paperwork she needed to complete before she could leave for the

day.

Chapter Twenty

Alistair readjusted the dark-blue material tossed over his shoulder and then turned toward the door.

It was time. He would finally take Kiyana as his mate in front of the whole clan.

His dragon spoke up. I don't understand why it's necessary. She is ours, and we are hers. A few words won't matter.

You say that, but of course it matters. And not just because it provides a legal contract, one the DDA will recognize so that Kiyana can live here permanently.

I'd like to see them try to force her away from our side.

He smiled. True, but I'd rather she save her fire and stubbornness for something more worthwhile. Especially since one ceremony will save all of us the trouble of yet another fight.

His dragon grunted. I suppose. But let's hurry. The sooner we start, the sooner we can greet everyone and then take our female home.