Chapter 29: If You Need

Leila wakes to a gentle touch on her shoulder where the vampire’s kiss had been placed.

She stares into amethyst eyes and wraps her arms around the man, resting her head on his chest.

“So you’re Ryu’s brother?” she questions lightly. He sighs, answering calmly as he stares into her eyes, “Half sibling. I’m the youngest of three.”

Her eyes widen and she replies swiftly, “Three? Who’s the o-”

“I am.” comes a voice as the door to Ezra’s bedroom opens, revealing a pale blonde and Hayley’s smaller frame. Leila jumps out of bed, excitement filling her eyes at the sight of the woman.

She completely ignores the man standing in the doorway and tackles Hayley in a tight hug, recalling the last time she saw her.

“You’re alive!”

Hayley grins wide and replies, returning the gesture, “Yeah! Can’t keep me down for long! Really though, thank you. You and Ezra both saved me.”

“I’m so glad. When Ryu took me, you were dying and I...”