“I know.”
“Sky is asleep. I’ll keep an eye on her.”
“Thank you… I’m just going to go check on Dante and Del.”
She nodded, and we both went our separate ways. I knocked lightly on the door but heard no reply. I slowly opened the door to see the bathroom door was shut and the shower was on. Both Delsanra and Dante lay there in the same state as yesterday. I sat on the bed, placing my hands on their chests as I poured my healing into them. Still nothing… I sighed, staring down at Dante with sadness in my eyes.
The bathroom door opened, and Rayhan stepped out, wearing only his pants and a towel around his shoulders.
“Seems like everyone’s up early,” he said, pulling on his shirt. I nodded and pointed to the wardrobe.
“Alejandro has some clothes in there if you need anything.” I stood up, looking down at the two. “Was there any change at night?”
“Nothing at all.” I sighed heavily, feeling restless. I needed to make myself useful.
“Have you asked Maria about the kids?” I asked, feeling another flash of guilt rush through me. He nodded.
“They’re fine. Ri’s gone down. They’ll be alright.”
“Thanks,” I sighed. “I’ll leave you to it. Have breakfast before you head out.”
He nodded and I left the room, heading downstairs. I paused at the open archway to the sitting area. Alejandro was seated there, his face emotionless and cold as he looked directly at the laptop screen. Darien was standing to the side, out of view of the camera.
“… all means. If it’s revenge or a debt, then I’m who you want. Whatever your fucking demand is, I’m ready to accept it. Just make sure the child is unharmed. Money, power, or if I’m your fucking goal, say the word and I’m yours.”
His face was emotionless, his eyes hard and cold. If I didn’t know him better, one would think he wasn’t really bothered about the loss of his child, or that he didn’t have a heart. Despite the fact that his words said otherwise, his cold and uncaring demeanour remained.
“I’ll await your demand.”
He switched it off and ran a hand through his hair before taking out a cigarette and lighting it. His eyes met mine, and I forced a small smile before heading to the kitchen where Mom and Serena, Darien’s mate who must have come sometime last night, were making breakfast.
“Kia,” she said, brushing back a strand of her blonde hair and hugging me tightly.
“Serena…” I hugged her back, not saying anything, before pulling away and began helping.
I knew the men were leaving soon. Liam had already gone, and I wanted to go too… I couldn’t just sit back and do nothing. I took a plate to the lounge, where Alejandro was at the open patio doors, smoking and using a phone with the other hand, a frown on his face.
“Baby.” He glanced at me, and I raised the plate in a gesture for him to eat.
“I’m not hung-”
“For Kataleya.” That stopped him, and he took a slice of toast, biting into it. “I want to come with you. I want to search for her, too.”
“No. We can’t risk it. If something happens to you-”
“Al, she’s my daughter, too. I can’t just sit by when I’m worried for you, for everyone, and above all, for my baby girl.”
“No. I’m not risking it.”
“Al… I want to go,” I pleaded, feeling a sting of pain at his blatant refusal.
“And I fucking said no. I’m not having someone else I love out there.”
“Excuse me? Rayhan is out there! Is this because I’m a woman, so I should stay holed up inside?” I exclaimed. Didn’t he get that I couldn’t just stay still and do nothing?
“Think of it however the fuck you want. You are not leaving this villa.” His tone was cold and final, and when his piercing black eyes met mine, I knew he wasn’t going to budge. His words stung, and I pressed my lips together.
“I am strong and I am not going to sit by and let my daughter suffer whilst I play the helpless, worried mother!” I snapped, my irritation brimming over the surface.
