good idea. Maybe Isa can help with. I don’t know the first place to look.” He sighed, looking out the door through which their assistant had exited. “She’s amazing, I just hope her grandson realizes that and makes amends.”
Ash frowned. “I don’t know. To be honest, I feel like her family doesn’t realize the gem they have as a matriarch.”
Smoke stood. “That’s their problem, not ours. Let’s talk to her about hiring someone.”
“What about finding our mate?” Ash asked. “Didn’t forget that already did you?”
“Of course not,” Smoke grumbled. “I’m just focused on what we can find easier, I doubt our mate will be easy.”
“Why do you say that?” Ash asked. His parents didn’t have a hard time getting together. “All we need to find are other dragons and ask them to visit. We can do that while the PR guy gets comfortable here. It won’t be too difficult.”
Gerri Wilder frowned and stared at her cell phone, waiting for the call to come in. Finally, her cell phone rang, and she picked it up.
“Hello?”
“Is this Gerri Wilder?”
“Yes. Who’s calling?” she asked, knowing full well who it was.
“Hello, my name is Isadora Kenlin. I’m calling because I need your help.”
“You do?” Gerri asked with a smile. “Or someone you know does?”
There was silence for a moment. “How did you know? Oh, it doesn’t matter,” Isadora sighed. “My boys Ash and Smoke need your help. They have to find a mate, or they won’t be able to keep their dragon line alive.”
Gerri sighed. “Ash Jonz and Smoke Price?”
“Yes!” Isadora exclaimed. “How did you know?”
Gerri shrugged. “ I knew their parents a long time ago. Tell me, do the boys know you’re calling?”
“No,” Isadora said with exasperation in her voice. “They mentioned your name and then dismissed asking for help. They’re set on finding a mate on their own. But really, that hasn’t worked, and I want them to stay alive and their clan to thrive. I really want grand babies.” There was a small sigh. “My family won’t acknowledge me, they’re the only kids I have left at this point. I want to see them happy.”
“I can understand that, Isadora. What you are doing is very noble. Tell me something,” Gerri said, glancing down at a list of names. “Do you have any job openings at your resort?”
Isadora gasped. “We do!”
“Wonderful. I know just the girl. She’s worked in tourism and would be an asset to your resort. I’ll send you her resume. Look at it and let me know what position you feel she would be best for, and I’ll contact her and send her your way.”
“That’s it?”
“The rest will come all by itself,” Gerri grinned. “Trust me.”
“If you say so,” Isadora said, sounding incredulous. “I really appreciate your time and help with this. These boys need a mate, and I want to see them thrive with a family.”
“They will. You just wait.”
“If you can make it happen that they find their mate, please consider yourself a VIP guest for the rest of your life, and I hope you come to visit us.”
“I may take you up on that,” Gerri told her with a laugh.
Gerri ended the call with Isadora and immediately sent her the email with Valentina Lombardi’s resume. Less than half an hour later, she was ready to call the young woman with some news.
“Hello?” Valentina said, answering her phone.
“Valentina, Hi! It’s Gerri Wilder. We met a few weeks ago at the animal facility on adoption day.”
“Oh, Ms. Wilder! Of course. How are you doing?”
“I’m great. Remember how I told you I would let you know if I heard of any openings to help you get your career going?”
“Yes,” she said, tentatively.
“I’ve just sent you a job offer from a resort in Fire Mountain, Costa Bonita. They’d like to hire you as their Public Relations Vice President.”
“What?” she shrieked. “Are you serious?”
“I’m serious. Read the email and give Isadora Kenlin a call when you can. She’ll do a virtual interview with you, but she’s already sent me an offer which I’ve just forwarded to you. Does that look good?”
There was a moment of silence and then a scream. “Oh my God! This is a joke, right? You’re messing with me, Ms. Wilder. Why would they offer me the PR VP position when I haven’t gone past Guest Relations Manager?”
“You have the drive, education, and experience. Plus, you bring a fresh face to that position. Go forth and develop those skills.”
“I don’t know what to say,” she mumbled.
“Say yes.”
“What? Oh,