CHAPTER THIRTY-NINE
PRIYAJax’s fingers tread up and down my arm, leaving little goosebumps behind. I breathe in the warm summer air and turn to gaze at him. His ocean-blue eyes stare at mine with reassurance, and a soft breeze blows through his hair. I trace my fingers down his cheek.
“Why do I feel so lucky?” I say gently. I’m confused how I can be an animal in the Zoo while also experiencing such happiness.
“Because you’re a queen, duh.”
Giggling, I say, “I think the sun is getting to your head, Jax.”
He radiantly smiles as he lifts himself off the ground. Moving on top of me, he presses his stomach into mine.
“Are you happy?” he asks, brushing his fingertips against my cheek.
“I don’t know. It seems silly, don’t you think? I mean, it’s such a broad question. I’d have to evaluate
