Free Book of Dreams by Traci Harding Page A

a huge smile on her face as she stretched to assist her return to a waking state. Then, as her faculties kicked in, her expression changed to one of shock. ‘No!’ She sat bolt upright. ‘Not that self-righteous bastard … no way.’ Zoe shook her head violently, trying to rid herself of the memory.
    Kyle ventured to step forward to give her a wave, and was delighted when she clambered out of bed without paying him any heed.
    ‘She can’t see us,’ he commented back to Kyron, who was huddled in the corner, horrified to be in the physical realm that he feared — he was cuddling Book for comfort.
    ‘I think it’s for the best,’ said the creature.
    ‘So do I,’ agreed Kyle as he watched Zoe flit about her room in a panic, wearing nothing but a little white camisole top and matching knickers.
    ‘It was so real!’ Zoe was disgusted by her recollection. ‘How could my subconscious have mistaken Kyle for some warrior hero to be admired? I can still feel the anticipation of his impending kiss …’ Her anger ebbed as she dwelt on this. When she caught herself grinning, however, her anger returned. ‘Oooh! Stop it!’
    Kyle was smiling. He’d never imagined he could affect a woman this way — especially this woman. It was delightful. He looked back at Kyron trembling in the corner. ‘Will you be all right here? I’m just going to …’ Kyle pointed in the direction Zoe had gone.
    ‘Go right ahead,’ the beast stammered. ‘I’ll be fine.’
    ‘Good … um …’ Kyle almost said, man. ‘What are you anyway, Kyron?’
    ‘Your people have many different names for my kind,’ Kyron answered, ‘but the most popular term lately is yowie.’
    Kyle frowned, for he was familiar with that term. ‘Like a yeti, or a sasquatch?’ He was stoked. ‘I have my own “big foot” as a guardian? Awesome!’ Then Kyle frowned. ‘I thought you guys were supposed to be ferocious and fearless?’
    ‘Supposed to be,’ mumbled Kyron, ashamed of himself.
    As Kyle could clearly see the premise was upsetting for the beast, he commented lightly, ‘We must discuss your history when I get a moment.’
    Kyron nodded, like a reprimanded child.
    ‘Hey, don’t sweat, my friend.’ Kyle gave him a chug on the shoulder. ‘You’re helping me sort out my problems. I’m sure that between the two of us we’ll be able to sort out whatever your problem is too.’
    Kyle’s promise made the yowie attempt a smile.
    ‘But first things first.’ Kyle went looking for Zoe.
    He found her in the bathroom, splashing water onto her face. ‘Wow, she’s peakin’. She must have really felt something to get all riled up like this. Don’t you think, Kyron?’ he called to the beast in the bedroom, but there came no response.
    Kyle thought he should check up on his guardian, but Zoe unknowingly turned to face him and pulled her hair away from her face with both her hands. The view through the white silk and lace that Zoe was wearing was just too mesmerising for Kyle to walk away from.
    ‘It’s okay.’ Zoe turned back to the mirror to reassure herself. ‘You’re awake now … just calm down.’
    Kyle was not fast enough to get out of the way as Zoe exited the bathroom and passed right through him. Shocked by the event, he gasped, having been filled with a sensual, warm delight that melted his horror into a delirious grin. Kyle did a quick about-face to catch Zoe’s reaction. Had she felt that same magical feeling?
    She paused and closed her eyes in apparent bliss. Then, waking up to herself, she was panicked again. ‘Stop this!’ she demanded of herself. ‘Why are you feeling this way about a guy you truly despise ?’
    Kyle, rather impressed by his power to charm, approached Zoe to whisper. ‘Truly?’
    Zoe closed her eyes and unable to shake her strange enchantment, she resolved, ‘I need to meditate.’ She immediately returned to her bed and fished a remote from the bedside table. She switched on some relaxing music and assumed