Reynolds' POV."Come on, Daddy... Don't be shy. Tell me the truth. You were with her all this while, weren't you?" She giggled as she asked.As I observed her, I couldn't help but be amazed by her intelligence. While I acknowledged my own smarts, it prompted me to reminisce about my younger years. Back when I was Adora's age, my main pursuits were centred around kicking a ball and grasping the essentials of being an Alpha, with little to no understanding of the intricacies of relationships. Just then, I walked closer to where she was standing, and the second I got closer to her, I crouched down to her level, my hand placed on her shoulders as I stared right into my daughter's eyes."Can I ask you a question?" I politely requested."Sure, Daddy!" She kept giggling at every single word she emitted from her lips.At this point, I knew that she was aware of the fact that I was with Kayla, and she had called to stop the romantic atmosphere in my office."Waiting," she reminded me, snappi
Kayla's POV. “Alpha Reynolds?”Observing his entrance into my office was an experience in itself; however, the moment he approached me, his fragrance enveloping my senses, and the magnetic pull drawing me nearer to him, unfolded an entirely distinct narrative. In a sudden, unexpected movement, his hand stretched towards me as if with a purpose, seemingly aimed at reaching for my forehead. However, in a swift response, I instinctively adjusted, a deliberate effort to avoid the incoming touch, attempting to pry my head away from the incoming grasp of his presence, which emanates an undeniable sense of intensity.My actions were not intentional, but rather a result of external forces compelling me to behave in a manner contrary to my original intentions."I'm perfectly fine, Alpha Reynolds," I uttered falsely, accompanied by a subtle bow of my head in deference to him.In that very moment, he advanced towards me with purpose, devoid of any hesitation. Without a second thought, he fir
Kayla's POV. "What?" I exclaimed in astonishment, my eyes widening as I struggled to comprehend what Alpha Reynolds had just said about Adora."You got that straight, Kayla," he asserted. At that very moment, the door to my office swung open, and there she was, none other than Adora, with those adorable and gentle smiles that sent me spiralling into confusion and emotion."You'll be taking care of Adora at least until I come back from the business trip... is that clear?" He requested just to be sure that I heard him well. Truth be told, I heard him perfectly, so well that at this point, it was looking like I was just dreaming, like I was just hallucinating. How was it possible that the Alpha of the Ravenwood pack would let his own daughter, his princess, stay with me for a whole month?I couldn't think straight as several thoughts slammed through my head. I turned to look at Alpha Reynolds but he wasn't acting scared, he trusted me so much. "I don't know why you keep staring at me
Kayla's POV. "Did you just slap me because of her?" Willson questioned, his eyes widening in disbelief. He couldn't fathom that I would go to such lengths, delivering a hit like I did. I never intended to resort to such actions, but he pushed me to the brink, compelling me to unleash that forceful slap, as if it was the only language he understood. It wasn't my first choice, but in that heated moment, it seemed like the only fitting response to his relentless provocation."I know I have done something wrong but at least, you should learn how to respect me and my past, Wilson!" I warned, my eyes rolling with exasperation. With a fist clenched tightly, I pivoted on my heels, leaving an air of tension lingering in the room.Without a backward glance, I exited the room, making my way to the sitting room. Adora sat there, her gaze fixed blankly on the wall clock, seemingly lost in thought.I couldn't shake the feeling that she had been waiting anxiously for quite some time, her patience
Kayla's POV."I'm so sorry, princess!" I sobbed softly, tears streaming down my face. Filled with regret and pain, I couldn't shake the realisation that I shouldn't have done any of what transpired back then.From the moment of letting go to the decision to run away, and the haunting act of ending my mother's life; each regret echoed in my mind. Sniffling, I continued to gaze at Adora in my embrace when suddenly, she stirred awake, but not in the serene manner I had hoped for. Instead, she woke up with a sudden cry, adding to the emotional turmoil that engulfed me."Ouch, my leg!!!" Adora exclaimed, sitting up abruptly, causing me to shift my gaze immediately. I quickly wiped away the tears in my eyes, not wanting her to notice a single thing."Watch where you place it then!" I suddenly heard someone say to her, a harsh comment that caught me off guard. Turning my attention to Adora, I found her massaging her leg, an evident reaction to the unexpected comment. The atmosphere gre
Reynolds' POV. Standing before the mirror in my room, a smile instantly curled up on my lips as I recalled one thing; that my daughter was happy and okay. She hadn't called since I left her with Kayla meaning she was comfortable and didn't want to leave Kayla yet. I guess I wasn't the only one that liked Kayla so much and wanted her for myself alone. "Have fun, Adora!" I said to myself as I stared back at my reflection in the mirror. It felt as if Adora was standing beside me as I spoke, yet she wasn't. Anyone who happened to witness my smile at that moment would likely think I was either crazy or on the verge of going crazy. As I was buttoning my shirt, the door suddenly swung open, and Beta Luke walked into my guest room. The unexpected intrusion prompted me to pause, curious about the reason for his entrance.Upon realising it was Luke, I furrowed my brow and turned to face him. I didn't want to display a smile too easily; he would likely sense that something was wrong and i
Kayla's POV. "Hey, Adora?" I called out the moment I approached her sleeping form. It was quite evident that she had experienced a restful night, given that she remained peacefully asleep even at this late hour in the morning. It seemed like she had enjoyed a truly rejuvenating night's sleep."Adora?" I called out once more, taking a seat beside her and gently running my fingers through her hair. I hoped the tender gesture would coax her into waking up and staying alert.At that moment, her eyes gradually opened, and upon spotting me seated beside her, a gentle smile adorned her lips with a touch of warmth.I felt a sense of joy witnessing her wake up with a radiant smile. Despite Willson bringing us back from the theatre the previous night, I couldn't shake the feeling that Adora still had some discontentment towards him."Good morning, Airport Mommy!" she giggled with delight, sitting up on her bed and wrapping her arms around me in a warm and tight embrace. Her laughter echoed
Reynolds' POV. "Daddy, hurry up! Hurry... Mommy is going to die!!" Adora's panicked voice echoed through the phone the moment I answered, sending a shock of urgency through the conversation.A surge of adrenaline coursed through my veins upon hearing her words. The fear of losing Kayla gripped me, causing my eyelids to redden, and my eyes widened in a mixture of panic and distress. The weight of the situation intensified, leaving me desperate for a swift resolution.Without a moment's hesitation, I turned on my heels and swiftly made my way towards the exit. Disregarding any future consequences for my exit, my main focus was on the urgent task at hand; as Adora had declared, the mission was clear: saving Kayla, preventing the threat to her life.The seriousness of Kayla's condition became starkly evident through the tears streaming down Adora's face. "Alpha Reynolds, where are you heading to?" Beta Luke inquired, his observation keenly noting my lack of communication with him."Th