Chapter 16 Worth Waiting For

"No, my love. Try again, please." With his chin over her shoulder and his arms crossed, Rafik shook his head and scrutinized the way she chopped the root. The scent of spiced cider and the lyrical purr of his voice made Tessa pause before she continued to work.

Every time he shifted on his feet or made a gesture with his hands, he wafted his fami