88|For Rylee

~Klaus~

“Are you out of your mind?” Claudia fired as soon as Rylee parked the bike in the mansion’s roundabout.

Claudia and I have known each other for ten years. She was still studying when she stumbled into our business, which made me wonder why me sneaking out of the infirmary still came as a surprise for her. She knew I hated being confined in that disinfectant-scented room, where everything was white and bright all the time.

Much like Cali, I hate hospitals or any room that resembled and smelled like one. It makes me think of death, of how close I was to take my last breath.

Hopping off Harley, I removed my helmet, and I lifted Rylee by the waist.

‘God, I missed holding her.’

Rylee squealed, surprised. She removed her helmet and smiled at me.

‘Fuck. I want to make love to her… now.’ But I have to deal with Claudia and Dad first.

“I’m out of danger,” I said, throwing an arm over Rylee’s shoulder.

Claudia replied with a groan. The grim look on her face says she wasn’t happy with my