Alexis walked over to Bella and patted her shoulder. “Bella, I want you to meet two men who are like brothers to me. This is Micah, my guardian, and Brian, the dragon prince of the west.” She lifted her gaze up to Brian and Micah. “This is Bella the crystal dragon, who removed my curse. She will be coming to stay with us.”
“If that’s okay…” Bella whispered quietly as she glanced up awkwardly at the two men.
“Of course it is okay.” Alexis waved her off. “Shiva has agreed to help you, Brian. Her only demand was taking Bella with us.” She motioned with her eyes over at Bella for him to greet her.
Brian stepped forward and then stopped. “I was going to at least shake your hand, but I better not. I don’t want to hurt you.”
“You mean because of the heat?” Bella looked up at him beneath her
