The Wolf and The Dragon (Book 1)

Who is The Dragon?

-"I am, not just painting, but also redecorating and changing floors" - she said quite proud of herself. -"I might quit the doctors' job and become a DIY expert, what do you think?"

-"I suppose I should access your DIY skills before I can make my judgement"

-"Fair enough!"

Mo served us with 2 big plates of noodles, they smelled great, and tasted even better!

-"that is delicious" - I said before having another mouthful.

-"I know, the best noodles ever!"

-"it is not on the menu" - I scanned the menu at the table, and I can't find anything like that dish.

-"well, that is my own special, Mo created especially for me, it is an adaptation of my father's favourite and a little extra I requested."

-"so I am eating something that was created especially for you?"

-"exactly! Well, don't blame me if you felt sick afterwards..."

We talked, joked and laughed at each other for hours, I don't remember ever seen Ruby laughing so much, she would squeeze her eyes when she laughs, and her entire face changes as if she was just a child. She is so pretty, and I can't believe I haven't noticed that before.

-"Lloyd, I think Mo wants to close the shop." Ruby told me, and I realised the old lady looks a bit inpatient, we giggle, putting our coats back and leaving the place.

I open the door for Ruby, she was putting her mittens and hat, as we walked out in the pavement we noticed most of the restaurants and shops were already closed.

-"there is when I really miss the city, is not even 9 pm and everything is closed" Ruby said.

Suddenly she stepped in false losing her balance and almost falling, in a quick reflex I catch her before she hits the floor, I hold to her tiny waist and pushed her towards me, and for an instant, our bodies were so close together I could feel her strong heart beating close to mine.

-"Thank you" - she said looking up at me with that magical big eyes of hers, and for a few seconds, we just stared at each other eyes, until...

[Ruby ]

I can't remember when was the last time I laughed so much. Mo was getting inpatient as there were only Lloyd and me still at the table, and she probably wants to close the restaurant.

We left, and as we walked together in the pavement I twisted my foot losing my balance, Lloyd catches me, and wrap his strong arm on my waist bringing me very close to him. I look at his eyes to thank him for catching me. I find his bright green eyes looking into mine, and I see in his face a flame of desire, he wants to kiss me, and staring at me waiting for a sign that I have the same desire as his.

I do, more than anything, but I just can't let happen, not there in the middle of the village, who knows what can happen if we touch each other...

-"so, would you like to see something? follow me!" - I smile and try not to confuse him, as I gently pulled myself away from his arms, but I keep the eye contact, I hold to his hand inviting him to follow me.

I heard his thoughts: -"Follow me, sit down, let me see your hands!" - I was tempted to laugh at him, but I stop myself, I have a feeling he will never let this go.

I led him up the cliff, to my garden, where I have my telescope. There was a huge full moon just rising, and the clear night sky was perfect for stargazing.

-"Have you ever stargazed?" - I asked him

-"No.. Well only from the rooftops! Is this yours?"

-"Yes"