In the Palace of Lazar (Harem Book 1) by Hensley Alta

Author:Hensley, Alta [Hensley, Alta]
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
Publisher: Blushing Books Publications
Published: 2014-09-12T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Thirteen

Early the next morning, the sun shone brightly through the glass greenhouse Nico had brought her to last night. Briar let out a slight groan and shielded her eyes from the bright rays. Her head still pounded from the night before. She squirmed from underneath Nico's protective embrace, something he must have done in his sleep. No way would he have done that awake… or would he?

She sat up and briefly scanned her surroundings, noticing broken pots and the remains of dead plants scattered around. Gardening tools hung on hooks and a pair of gloves sat on a wooden table. Left over signs of human life caused Briar to want to cry. She could envision someone gardening up here at one time. Briar bowed her head and hugged herself against the bitter cold as she turned her head and watched Nico still sleeping peacefully beside her.

She reached over and brushed away the few strands of his dark brown hair that fell over his eyes, allowing her fingertips to brush against his sun-kissed skin. She thought of all that happened last night, and knew that she was truly lucky he had walked in when he had. She barely knew him, yet for some reason she felt she could trust him. Tears welled up at the corners of her eyes while she watched him sleep beneath the bright sun. She wondered if Donte was safe. Had he survived the attack? Was Nico correct when he said Jaden conquered all, and there would be no survivors? She shook the horrible thoughts away. No. Donte was alive. He had to be alive.

Nico moved his head, moaning as he awoke. He opened his eyes and looked directly into Briar's. The corner of his lips curved into a soft smile.

"Hey," he breathed. "Morning."

"Good morning," she replied in return.

Nico pushed himself into a more upright position and ran his fingers through his tousled hair while he let out a tired yawn and stretched out his muscles.

"How long have you been awake?" he asked.

"Not long. The sun and my headache are not a good combination," she managed to say.

Nico scanned her face and head, no doubt taking stock of all her cuts and bruises from the attack. Concerned, he pulled Briar close to him. "Come on," he said as he helped her up and wrapped the blanket they had shared last night around her shoulders. "Let's get you out of here."

Briar held onto Nico, surprised by how drained she felt. She winced when a sharp pain shot through her head causing her almost to black out. Without meaning to, she rested her head upon Nico's shoulder.

"I'm dizzy, Nico. I feel really weak," she admitted as she gazed up at him. Any strength she had prior seemed to have escaped her.

"You'll be fine," he reassured. "I'll make sure of it."

Briar smiled and kept a tight hold of his arm. "Thank you," she murmured.

He paused briefly, then scooped her up into his arms. "We need to get some food in you.

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