All Chapters of Sold For A Night, Bound For A Lifetime : Chapter 71

Kayla's POVThe morning sun barely showed through the thick, grey mist covering Oakridge.I placed a plate of warm French toast in front of Amber, watching her little boots swing under the kitchen table. She was bouncing in her seat, her small hands sticky with syrup as she talked nonstop about her school drawing project. I smiled softly and leaned down to wipe a bit of butter from her chin, but my mind was going in circles.After breakfast, I dressed her in a neat trousers and top and brushed her curls, and put on my thick wool coat. I picked up her small yellow backpack, ready to walk her down the gravel lane.RUMBLE.A deep, heavy sound shook through the floorboards. A huge black luxury SUV slowly passed the window, blocking out the morning light.My heart jumped. I didn't need to look outside. I knew that engine.The driver's door opened, and Lucien stepped onto the gravel driveway. He wore a blue suit, his dark hair combed back. His presence filled the quiet country air."Daddy!"