Anissa was stunned silent for the entire drive back to David's house. A dragon. Dave gazed at her across his table where they each had a beer to raise a toast to the new year.

"So the rules say you're supposed to do everything I tell you until my wishes are granted, right?" His lips twitched into a wicked smile.

Anissa cast him a wary look and answered hesitantly. "Yes."

He didn't think she was being completely honest, despite the literal truth he knew she had to speak ...