The Genie's Heartwish by Daisy Dexter Dobbs

Author:Daisy Dexter Dobbs
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: magic, hero, fantasy, sisters, warrior
Publisher: Department of Daydreams
Published: 2022-06-14T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Sixteen

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THE CHIRPING OF BIRDS outside her window woke Laila the next morning. Snuggled against Zak’s chest, she rested her head on his arm. He was flat on his back, one hand on his belly and his other arm wrapped around her, holding her close. The steady rise and fall of his chest, even pattern of his breathing and rhythmic beat of his heart lulled her into a state of supreme contentment.

She couldn’t imagine a more ideal way to wake up on a Sunday morning. Or any other morning. It was the closest she’d get to heaven while still alive.

Not wanting to disturb him, or the sweet perfection of the moment, she didn’t move a muscle, except for curling her lips into a smile of gratitude.

“You are awake,” Zak said, his eyes still closed.

“How did you know?” She smoothed her fingers over his chest.

“I heard the change in your breathing.”

“You’re very observant.”

“From years of training and preparation for battle.” He opened his eyes and gazed at her. “Waking with you at my side would make it challenging to leave for battle.”

Laila clutched him tight. “I’d never let you go.”

The night before he’d told her how much she meant to him. She was tempted to tell him she loved him then, but feared she’d spoil the moment by revealing her innermost feelings. She didn’t want to ruin the most treasured romantic relationship of her life. The last thing Laila wanted was for Zak to remember her as a needy, clingy woman he’d been stuck with for half a year.

They remained still together for a long while as she stroked across his collarbone and he caressed her arm from shoulder to fingertips. She easily pictured them together as a couple, as lovers, as man and wife all those centuries ago, wondering if he might be picturing them the same way.

“You will teach me to make coffee,” he said, breaking the silence. “After which you will prepare real food for our breakfast.”

Apparently Zak’s thoughts were on sustenance rather than romance.

“Your wish is my command, oh great one.”

Zak rolled onto his side, facing Laila. Elbow bent, he propped his head in his hand and looked down at her. He studied her before gifting her with a charming smile, a beautiful sight to see first thing in the morning. “You are teasing me.”

“I can’t help it.” She mirrored his position, smiling back at him. “You make it so hard to resist.”

“You are hard to resist.” He had a devilish gleam in his eye. Grabbing her, he pulled her atop him.

Breakfast was clearly going to be delayed.

An hour later they’d both cleaned up and dressed. A batch of cherry almond scones was in the oven, and Friday had had his morning run in the yard. Zak wore one of the new black T-shirts she’d bought him, over a pair of jeans that hugged his muscular thighs and exceedingly fine ass.

At his insistence, Laila wore a pair of her new, figure-hugging jeans. Clearly pleased with her attire,

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