Dena forced out a laugh. Relief drained the tension from her shoulders as the other patrons and waiters either shook their heads or chuckled at Taurian's words of being a dragon and thankfully looked like they believed her about it being a joke.

Taurian juggled half a dozen full pizzas on his tray. The staff were probably taking bets on how much he'd actually eat, but her gamble was on that he'd finish them all and give the buffet a loss. To make up for it, she'd have to leave a ...