Securing the Job

Alice - POV

Mr. Davis appeared irritated when I informed him that his current associate, Dave, had come to my place to collect an envelope from Isha. He gave me a Letter of Appointment a few hours later upon learning that I was a dragon and looking for work while waiting for a response from the California firm.

Dave paled when Mr. James scowled at him. "Stay here," Mr. Davis sternly added as I stopped at the door's entrance.

"I need to speak with you, Dave," he said sharply. I noticed the office staff glancing at Mr. Davis's office and then at me.

"Dave, I told you not to hire Alice. Why did you do it? Alice is a dragon, and I need human employees," Mr. Davis muttered. Though I heard it clearly through my shifter ears, it was a murmur to humans, who weren't sure about the heated discussion. I sighed.

"You knew Alice was a dragon, and having a supernatural being as your associate is beneficial. When your dark power is out of control, some can withstand it, and no human can come in