“Do your research. It means that I can’t work for them as a gem empath,” Kelly said coolly.
“In theory, a power gem could influence a dragon’s behavior,” Teague said, his cold gaze fixed on Kelly. “It could cause them to attack.”
“In theory, you could remove your head from where it’s inserted up your ass, but I’m not holding my breath.” Gabriel’s teeth were bared, and the air around him was so hot that Kelly had to take several steps back. “We’re going home. And if you try to stop us, I will issue you a sky challenge right now.”
“Hey! Completely unnecessary! I do not have any power gems on me,” Kelly said, glaring at Teague. “And I’m not a damn sociopath.”
“Are you willing to let a female officer pat you down, just to verify that?” Calder asked, gesturing at a blonde female ice dragon.
Kelly said, “Sure, why not?” at the exact same moment that Gabriel said, “Hell, no.”
Shaking her head, Kelly walked over to the dragons and handed her purse to Calder. “Search away,” she said.
The female officer patted her down as Gabriel scowled protectively. Calder swiftly went through her purse, then looked at Teague and shook his head. “Nothing.” He tossed the purse back to Kelly.
Kelly grabbed Gabriel’s arm. “Let’s go home,” she said to him. Home, meaning back to the castle. The castle where she’d marry Gabriel and live with him for the rest of her life – if Teague wasn’t the death of them first.
