“It’s those policemen again,”her dragon said, and she slipped down Sasha’s body until she rested in her usual spot over Sasha’s heart, her tail curling over a hip.
An impassive Max directed two police officers into the kitchen, but Sasha saw one was a woman. “They want to talk to you about the abduction attempt.”
“Okay,” Sasha said with a polite smile. Best not to offer information but to wait for the questions and give them enough that they didn’t get suspicious. On the other hand, not too much info either.
“Have a seat,” Max said. “Would you like a hot drink? Tea or coffee?”
“No, thanks,” the policewoman said. Her blonde hair coiled neatly at the back of her neck, and her expression was so severe that worry rolled through Sasha. “We have your statement. I want to go through it again in case you remember something you missed earlier.”
“Sure,” Sasha said.
The policewoman asked her questions, and she described again what had happened and everything she’d seen.
“There were also reports of a dragon. Can you tell me anything about that?”
Sasha laughed and made her eyes grow wide. “A dragon?” she spluttered.
The policewoman tapped her pen against her notebook. “Yes.” Her tone was dry. “That is what locals are reporting.”
Sasha wrinkled her nose, shot a quick glance at Noel, and hoped he didn’t tell them she was a dragon.
Max must’ve thought the same thing since he stood. “Do you need me for anything? Noel works better with a routine, and it’s time for his shower.”
“Go ahead. We’re almost finished,” the policewoman said.
Max whisked Noel away, and Sasha and her dragon relaxed a fraction.
“The reporters outside are saying the dragon landed here,” the policewoman said.
“What?” Sasha’s jolt was entirely natural and not manufactured. “Where?” She gazed toward the window and peered outside at the back garden. “Are they saying the dragon is inside the house? What are they drinking? That’s crazy.”
The policeman, who had remained silent until now, snorted.
The policewoman sent him a silencing glare before turning back to Sasha. “Would you mind if we searched the house and grounds?”
“That should be okay,” Sasha said. “But you should check with Max first since he owns the house.”
“What exactly is your position here?”
“I’m Max’s fiancée,” Sasha said, “and I also look after Noel when Max needs to work in Edinburgh.”
The policewoman glanced at the ring on Sasha’s left hand. “Congratulations. How long have you been engaged?”
“A few months,” Sasha said.
“Do you have a date for the wedding?”
“Careful,”her dragon warned.
“I’ve got this,”Sasha said with a bright smile. “Max’s parents died in an accident several months ago. It didn’t seem respectful to set a date and marry straightaway. I wanted Noel more settled, and both Max and I wanted to enjoy our wedding. I mean, you only have one day, and it should be special.”
Max returned to grab his phone.
“Max, the police want to search the house and grounds,” Sasha said.
“Why?” Max barked. “We have done nothing wrong.”
“No, sir,” the policewoman said. “But the reporters outside insist that a dragon landed here.”
