Chapter 2
I lean against the railing of my balcony and enjoy the soft breeze coming off the Nile and the array of colours reflecting off the water as the sun sets. The crow of pelicans fills the air, along with the distant splashing that could be children playing or crocodiles hunting. It's hard to tell without being able to see it myself.
The almost silent whisper of a big cat's paws alerts me to Cleo's presence and I reach out to ruffle the head of the large lioness, my heart skipping a beat at the thought of her master not being far behind.
Sure enough, Nahresi steps through the open door that leads to my bed chamber and smiles at me, making my heart flutter.
The orange light of the setting sun illuminates his handsome features, and underneath the traditional shirt and kilt of the r
