Can I Keep It, Chapter 8


Egypt “The Dragonlord,” said Farida. “Yes,” said Vereoria. “The real, actual Dragonlord.” The three of them were making their way back from the embassy. David hadn’t known that each city in the world apparently had an embassy to the Dragonlords, and apparently neither did most individuals. Shades of Dan Brown in the whole thing, as…

Can I Keep It, Chapter 7


Italy “Please,” David said, his voice weak, little more than a rasp. “No more.” “No?” purred Vereoria, her eyes twinkling. “This is too much for you? How about… this?” He tried to fend her off. But the ordeal was too much. “How can you do something like this?” “It’s only the sixth course. You need…

Can I Keep It, Chapter 5


France The four of them sat on the bus. It was going to be a very long ride. There were not many other people on the bus, and they’d managed to snag two pairs of chairs right next to one another. The morning had been the usual flurry of activity as they packed up their…