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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 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 POVAzel shrank back, visibly shaking. I walked up to her to snap her out of her daze, failing miserably to hide my smile.My heart swelled for her, but she was at a loss of words, Andrew also looked shaken.I understood how she felt, I went through something similar with Klaus. No, I wasn't going to jinx her moment by thinking about my failed bond.“Azel this is good news” I said elated, breaking the uncomfortable silence. “You should be happy”But she only shook her head, backing up like she’d been accused of something. Her lips quivered, her knuckles still white around that poor folder she held.“How convenient,” Raymond muttered, his eyes fixated on Andrew.“Raymond.” I warned, throwing him a look. I knew he was suspicious of him but this was Azel's moment.She didn't feel worthy to get a mate and now this would be a chance to prove her wrong, she deserved all the happiness in the world regardless of her social stance.“Andrew, we'd like to invite you to the palace until y