Chapter 31

My eyes refused to open as soft, gentle kisses coaxed me out of a deep, all-consuming sleep. The kisses felt familiar, soothing, and loving.  I smiled.  Luthias had returned. 

I stretched my arms up over my body and arched my back as I forced my eyelids open.  The world was fuzzy, but I could see the outline of his dark hair, pulled back in a neat queue at the base of his neck.  This strong hands stroked my cheeks while he muttered words I was yet to be able to understand.

It wasn’t Luthias returned to me.  It was Geo.  Was I dreaming?  I reached out to stroke his cheek.  His face felt real.  His kisses felt real.  I wished my eyes would focus so I could see him clearly. When my efforts to see him proved too taxing, I gave up and allowed my eyelids to close again.

A sense of security came over me as his strong arms carefully lifted me from my chair.  I felt as if I was floating while he carried me