Royal Pain: A Hero Club Novel by Leslie Pike & Hero Club

Author:Leslie Pike & Hero Club [Pike, Leslie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Cocky Hero Club, Inc.
Published: 2020-06-13T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 15

Zan

“All of a sudden I’m afraid!” Belinda whisper screams.

I put an arm around her shoulders and pull her closer, accidentally knocking her sun hat half off.

“We’re safe. I wouldn’t put you in harm’s way.”

She straightens the hat and her eyes dart to our three armed guards and two guides.

“I guess six men and fifty feet should be enough between me and the meat eaters.”

Her nervous laugh gives her words no weight. She’s scared, but I know her mood will change if the lions show.

We stand on the plateau looking down at the clearing below. This is where they come almost daily to sun themselves and look over their territory. Sometimes one female, sometimes with her mate. I’ve yet to see any cubs. But I haven’t been in over a year. It could be a complete bust. There’s rustling in the tall grass bordering the clearing, and I see them move aside as something passes through.

“Here they come,” Embodi says in low tones, not turning to look at us.

His eyes are on the movement of the grasses. The men take their positions. Belinda’s nails dig into my forearm but her eyes are trained on the brush.

“Stay quiet,” I say in soft tones.

First two big golden paws and a majestic face peek out, followed by the body of the male lion. He makes no moves indicating he’s seen us. But I know for sure he’s smelled our presence. Behind him comes the female, her gait slow and easy. Their eyes are trained on the clearing.

I look to Belinda whose face is transformed. The fear has become wonder, and there’s actual tears in her eyes. She mouths the word, “Ohhh,” and squeezes my arm.

The lions begin to settle in the center of the clearing, after sniffing out the right spot. A kind of a dance happens between them right before setting their bodies down. Each faces a different direction, back haunches almost touching. The breeze is strong and it ripples their thick coats like wheat in a field. The female lifts her head to catch the wind.

“They’re beautiful, right?” I say.

“I’ve never been so taken by a sight. They’re magnificent, Zan.”

We stayed watching for just fifteen minutes. That’s when they both caught sight of us and became too intrigued. When the male got up and began to saunter our way was when we decided it was time to go back to camp.

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