Kayla's POV Azel’s jaw dropped to the floor. “Me?” She looked thunderstruck.I nodded, grinning from ear to ear. “I can't think of anyone better for the position”“But my lady, why me? Your kids deserve the best, a wealthy lady who can cater to their needs, not a maid”“Shh, I stopped her. “You're not just a maid to me. You're a friend Azel and it is not a proposition it's an order. You will be my twins’ godmother”Her hands flew up and found mine, “I’m honored my lady” she squealed, elated.I cupped her cheeks, wiping a tear that slipped down her jowls. “I’m sure they can't wait to meet you”“Me too,” she changed her stance, placing her hands in front of her, returning back to her maiden character. “Let's get you ready for the night”***Kayla, please…No.Kayla you have to help me before it's too late, help me Kayla!My eyes snapped open as I jolted awake, my breath ragged and my heart plummeting in my rib cage. I held my hands in my head as I recalled the nightmare vividly.There
Kayla's POV “Good, we should head back, it's getting late,” Raymond noted and I nodded in approval.We were about to leave when a feminine voice stopped us.“Kayla.”My brows knitted it sounded somewhat familiar before I could turn around my brain recognized who it was.Dr. Clara, my obstetrician.“You have been avoiding me,” she said, plainly folding her arms.That wasn't the case but from her perspective it must have looked that way. Azel kept reminding me but for one mental breakdown to another I never acknowledged her letters.Her eyes narrowed slightly as she watched me scramble for words.“You knew I had been asking for an appointment. Yet you never came.”I shifted my weight feeling a tad guilty, it wasn't my intention genuinely.Before I could defend myself, her eyes looked past me, her expression changed immediately.“Beta Raymond,” she greeted politely, her tone changing instantly, almost flirtatious.Couldn't blame her, the man was worth crushing hard on, too bad he was mor
Kayla's POV In my wolf form, I padded closer, the bridge of my nose twitching for a scent. Whoever had done this may still be lurking around.Angling my head I sniffed the air and listened for a sound but there was no other. Expect the slowing heart beat of the victim.I crept a little closer, watching his chest rise and fall in shallow breaths. My heart tightened, torn between fear and compassion. I circled him slowly, scanning again, desperate for any hint of danger. But still, the air carried no one else’s scent. Just him.I lowered my head, inhaling closer. His wounds were fresh, deep gashes that I suspected were inflicted by a wolf.I hesitated for one last second, then made my choice.Carefully, I lowered my body, shifting my weight so I could nudge him up onto my back. My wolf grunted under his weight, my legs trembling as I lifted him. He groaned faintly, but he didn’t wake. Which was a good sign, he was alive and I could still save him.I did my best to run through the wood
Kayla’s POV“What do you want Kayla?” Klaus was the first to speak.I blinked up at him, my heart cold devoid of the warmth the bond left.Couldn't he feel it too?Or did he not care?Maybe replacing me with Lily was enough for him to care about what we shared.For a long, breathless second I couldn’t move, couldn’t think, only feel the hollow emptiness gnawing inside me.“You need to leave.” Klaus' voice snapped me out of my stupor.My lips parted, my throat dry, but I forced the words out. “I need to speak to you. Alone.” My eyes flicked to Lily, who smiled smugly.She had been on Kain’s side once, who's to tell if she wasn't still his puppet.“My belly…” Lily moaned, pressing a hand to her flat stomach, her face contorting as though she were in unbearable pain. “Klaus, it's hurting again. I need to rest.”Klaus immediately turned to her, his expression softening in a way that twisted my gut. “Hold on,” he murmured to Lily, concern flickering across his face. Then his head snapped b
"Kayla?!"The voice sounded distant through the bells in my ears. I slipped in and out of consciousness, my head thudding lightly.“Kayla” I heard the voice say and mentally I could tell I was wrapped in someone's arms.It took a while but soon I blinked until shapes steadied and the dark hue disappeared.The first thing I saw was Raymond’s face hovered way too close above mine. Relief and worry clashed in his eyes.A weak chuckle escaped me. He looked weird spinning in front of me.His brow furrowed deeper as he leaned back. “You think this is funny?” His tone carried more fear than anger.My vision steadied enough to see I wasn't floating, I was on the floor. My body ached, though not sharply. I shifted, groaning as I tried to gather myself. Raymond helped me up and instinctively I rubbed my belly taking deep breaths.“Are you okay?” Raymond questioned, concerned. I nodded in affirmation there was no serious pain and the blood stains on my hand had his hand prints.I should have b
Kayla's POV She was alive. I tried convincing myself as I took the scene in front of me.Subconsciously, my hand unfastened the seat belt, and I was out the door, my pulse thudding in my ears.I had barely taken two steps when a strong hand wrapped around my arm.“Kayla, wait.” Raymond’s voice came through, stopping me in my tracks. I turned, startled, and saw the sharp edge of worry cutting across his face.“There was an attack here, the perpetrators may still be around you can’t walk in there blindly” he warned, his eyes scanning the street as if expecting something to leap out and attack.My pulse kicked up a gear, his words only fueling my worry.We could still be able to stop whoever did this, the seer might be in trouble the moment we were having this conversation.“I’ll be fine” I assured trying to walk past him but he blocked my path.“That’s for me to take care of, stay here” he whispered, turning around to face the building.For a second, I thought he was overreacting. My h