The Jaguar Queen by Betsey Kulakowski

Author:Betsey Kulakowski
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: reality show, tv show, unexplained, in search of, unknown, unsolved mysteries, supernatural thriller, paranormal thriller, paranormal fantasy, romantic fantasy, bigfoot, aliens, maya apocalypse
Publisher: Babylon Books
Published: 2021-01-12T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 16

When he woke up, the bed beside him was empty. Rowan bolted, breathless and terrified. He realized Lauren was standing on the balcony, watching the waves, kissed by the first rays of the morning sun. The rain had let up and the skies were as clear as they could be. The ocean hummed in a rhythm as it lapped against the shore in the distance.

Rowan smiled as the cool ocean breeze met him when he stepped outside and put a hand around her waist. “Sleep okay?”

She nodded, sighing. “I miss the beach,” she said. “Remember our honeymoon?”

“How could I forget?” He smiled, inhaling the perfume of her hair. She’d already had a shower and had dressed in a pair of shorts and a t-shirt. “No clothes for a week,” he grinned. Just the thought of her dark brown skin made him smile. SPF 50 had been his best friend. That and the shade from the cabana had saved him from becoming a lobster.

“I miss the piña coladas, and laying in the sand... the warm sand...”

“So put on your bikini and we’ll go lay on the beach all day,” he said, as she leaned against him.

“But...” She started to protest.

“I know you’re supposed to be on bed rest, but what’s the difference between laying in the sand and laying on the mattress?”

“May I have a bahn mi?”

“So, do you think the Vietnamese restaurant is open on Christmas?”

“I still can’t believe it is already Christmas?”

“How could you forget Christmas?” He gasped. “Come on, I’ve got presents for you.”

“For me?” Lauren caught his hand and let him lead her into the house.

“Make yourself comfortable,” he said, pointing to the sofa. He was willing to break the rules for a short period, but she needed to comply with doctors’ orders as much as possible. She didn’t argue. He handed her one of the packages from under the palm tree, holding the other one as he sat down in the chair beside her.

“You didn’t have to get me anything,” Lauren said, blushing. “But... I didn’t get you anything.”

“I have everything I need,” he said, meaning it.

“What is this?” She got the wrapping paper off of it and was amazed at the red velvet box.

“Open it,” he said, lifting his chin.

She hesitated, eyeing him warily, then lifted the lid. There, on a bed of red velvet was a silver charm with a heart-shaped diamond at the top of a disk. “Another necklace?”

“The cartouche was actually a gift from our guide at Chichén Itzá. He gave it to me to give to you. I found this one at a shop in Mérida. I couldn’t resist.” She looked at him blankly, clearly trying to guard her emotions. It was a compass, and the diamond looked like a North Star above the circle. There was a lot of symbolism behind the North Star, and she recognized that fact immediately. “It’s to remind you that you are my True North. Wherever you are, that is my home.” He took the box out of her trembling hand.

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