Claimed By The Lycan King (Kaia) novel Chapter 57

Chapter 57

Kaia's POV

I woke up with a start, my head was hurting, my lungs were burning like they were on fire. I was on a bed, even though I was certain the cabin didn't have one, nor did it have lights.

“Where was I?”

The last thing I remembered was taking a stroll because Lylah needed to get better and she thought taking a walk might help and then she sensed King calling for help.

I sat upright quickly, “Kieran! He was right in my arms and he…” I couldn't bring myself to even say the word. Something didn't feel right though, it felt like he was still here.

“Kaia! You're finally awake!” Allie squealed, running towards me, wearing a relieved look.

“Her brother was dead because of me, how does she have it in her to be happy that I was awake?” I thought, looking at her suspiciously. "or was this her way of getting back at me? Killing me with kindness, so that the guilt would eat me up alive?”

She threw her arms around me as she started crying, “I was so scared something happened to you." She said in between sobs. "I'm sorry you–"

I shook my head, “I'm the one who should be sorry.” I started, interrupting whatever she was going to apologize for. “I'm the one who should be sorry. Your brother died-"

She pulled away, frowning, “no, he didn't."

Bowing my head slightly, I apologized again and if anything, she looked more confused.

The door burst open and Kieran entered and it was my turn to be confused. I could swear that he stopped breathing in my arms.

“Bella–thank goddess you're awake!” Kieran said, rushing to my side, wrapping his arms around me.

"Did I go back in time?” I thought. That must be it. Good thing it wasn't before I met Kieran.

When his hug wasn't returned, he pulled away to stare at my face. He looked so proud and happy at the same time.

“If only he didn't die." I thought.

He chuckled softly, "I didn't die, thanks to you.”

Allie murmured something about rubbing sweetness in her face and left the room.

"I don't understand.”

He sighed deeply, taking my hand in his and using his thumb to caress them. “I thought I was dead too, but somehow you brought me back."

“Am I a witch?" I asked him, and he burst out laughing.

I searched his eyes for signs that he was pulling my legs, but there was nothing. But at the same time, nothing he was saying made sense.

“Lylah." I called. she would explain what was going on. She didn't respond. I tried several times, but it didn't change anything.

Kieran's smile was gone now, “why don't you sleep? Everything will make sense when you wake up." He advised. And if I wasn't so tired, I would've argued that it should make sense right away.

And just like he said, I felt better when I woke up. My head was no longer aching and I finally came to terms with the fact that Kieran wasn't dead…which was a relief because I wouldn't have survived otherwise.

I spent a good amount of time just lying in his arms, listening to his heartbeat and taking in his smell like I had been starved of it. Explanation could come later.

The more I rested, the more I regained my memory of what happened.

“My wolf!" I suddenly remembered. I shifted into my wolf for the first time.

Kieran caressed my arms softly, “you've been asleep for about a week now." He said. "It's only normal that your memory is a bit fuzzy. “

I gasped audibly, “a week?" I asked, “why do I still feel so tired?"

He sat upright, “you used a lot of energy when you healed me, Bella. Like you said, I was dead…supposed to be, but when I opened my eyes, you were unconscious beside me.”