CHAPTER 22

Mikayla still hadn't come to a decision on what to do as she stood outside the hospital with the rest of the welcome team to receive Cael Lautner for the second day.

Cael wanted her there during the tour but Anna wanted her to leave so she could spend time with Cael.

She'd evaded Anna's question the day before and had tossed and turned all night worrying over what to do. He would be arriving any minute now and she still didn't know what to do.

Anna came to stand beside her and hit her shoulder lightly with hers. "How you doing?"

"I'm okay," Mikayla answered.

"We're still on for today, right?"

Mikayla sighed. She still hadn't made a decision but she couldn't evade the question a second time without tripping off Anna's brain alarms. She didn't have a choice.

"Yes, we're still on. I'll find a way to leave. I have work to do anyways."

"Oh, you're the best!" She squealed and pulled Mikayla into a tight hug. "I love you."

"I love you too," she answered.

Cael's car pulled up a few minutes l