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Carefully, Kiera lifted her head. Her husband was asleep, and she didn’t want to wake him. They’d dozed off together, her head pillowed on Reid’s chest, his arms locked around her as if he’d never let her go.
With a fingertip, she lightly traced the scar. The bullet’s exit had torn open the front of his chest, leaving a jagged wound, almost like the claw mark of a wild beast. Unlike Tahraz, Reid survived his injury.
But if there was one thing she’d learned over the centuries, it was that life held no guarantees. So, instead of cursing their fate, she’d take this night gratefully.
Reid opened his eyes. His arms tightened around her, and he smiled. “Good morning, my queen.”
Keira stared into those incredible blue eyes, filled with love. The eyes she’d seen centuries ago on the suiltaan. Hope stirred in her heart. Was it possible? Could Tahraz have survived his terrible injury to found a desert dynasty with Bilquis, Queen of Sheba?
If Bilquis could nurse her beloved back to health in their primitive world, then there’s a chance I can too. Not only can I tap into the knowledge of the ages, I can call on all the tools of modern medicine.
The truth about Tahraz and his queen was out there, lying hidden in the sands, waiting to be uncovered one day. Perhaps another Bree and her future suiltaan would find it when they played the age-old game of seduction.
Kiera had no compulsion to dig for the answer. Her husband, her best friend, her forever love was here with her. Now. Today. She smiled back at Reid. “Good morning, my lord.”
Maybe the gods will be merciful once again,she thought as sheleaned in to kiss him,and our love will live on to share a long life together.
And as many more as the universe would grant them.
