Kayla's POV
Surprisingly, the more I shoved food down my throat, the more my appetite returned and I ate more than I thought I would be able to.
But the moment the euphoria of the food stopped, the cold silence returned to the table, mocking me.
I decided to wave it off and go for a walk.
My legs moved of their own accord, taking me outside. The front yard was empty except for the guards stationed outside.
I couldn’t help but imagine how lovely it would be, watching my kids play tag, running through the lawn while Klaus…
The image shattered as my current reality slapped me harshly across the face. I returned inside with a frown etched into my face. I needed to stop fantasizing about things that would never come true.
I didn’t relish returning to my room, but it looked like the only
