CITY OF LOVE

CHAPTER 38: CITY OF LOVE

"Good morning Mr Blackwood and Miss Zahra. This is your captain speaking. We'll be landing in about 12 minutes, so please make sure your seatbelts are fastened. Thank you for your cooperation!" The captain announced, stirring me up from my sleep.

I slowly closed my eyes and snuggled into the soft bed in the private room of the jet, my head resting on Dashiell's broad chest as he had his strong arms wrapped around me.

Last night, I had seen a side of Dashiell that he had been hiding away from the world, and I was so happy that he opened up to me.

And, I told him that cuddling was another way to let loose of any emotional struggles in your life. I didn't know about him, but I guess it worked for me.

I turned my back toward him and put his arm around me, and like it was on cue, he drew me closer. "Hey," he rasped, his hot, morning breath, fanning my neck.

"Hi," I answered meekly, returning to my former position.

He brought his thumb to my face and moved the