Kai Villalvazo’s Nemesis (The Kalon Tetralogy #1)

Chapter 41

I was restless as I stared up at the ceiling.

It had been exactly eight days of being in this miserable hospital. And worst of all, Kai was still unconscious. I spent most of my time in his room talking to him about anything and everything, listening to the steady beeping of the machines, watching the rise and fall of his chest, and wondering when he was going to come back.

One time I talked too much that the machine began to beep a little bit faster, and I had jumped and squealed at that tiny signal of life. It was short-lived when the doctors entered his room to put some chemicals in the floating plastic water to calm his heart rate, and also to kick me out of his room.

Every morning, my nurse would help me freshen up and get ready for the day then take me to Kai’s room for breakfast. If she wasn’t busy, then she would join me and we would laugh and talk about anything and everything. Her name was Daisy and she was really sweet.

Yara was the one who never left the hospital. On some days, I felt extra sad and anxious about Kai’s health then breakdown, and she’d patiently hug me until I felt better. She was always strong for the both of us and our bond had strengthened like never before. I told her so much about myself and so many memories I made with Kai, minus our unusual sexual escapades.

She always listened and she always gave the best advice. Everyone had become familiar with her and they all loved her so much, especially Kayden. He always took her back home and brought her the following morning.

She was the newest addition to our girl squad and I was surprised to find her here in Russia with everyone else. Nevertheless, I got to see a different side to her when we started spending more time together.

Yara was so kind and considerate of people’s feelings, and she always did my hair whenever she came to the hospital and brought me so many grey plush toys among the thousands of gifts she would have brought. She normally came in with the brightest smile with a scowling Kayden trailing behind holding so many purple gift bags.

But I never overlooked the way he looked at her whenever she animatedly spoke to me about the new skincare routine she thought would work for my skin type or a coping mechanism I could use to stay positive. I loved her positivity, and I absolutely loved how we laughed when Yelena was there and talking about her unstable love life.

I told them about everything on my mind. I told them about how much I loved Kai, and I told them about how much I missed him. Yelena only smiled knowingly, nodding and telling me that she knew we would fall in love.

Yara even got me into journalling and meditation, which really helped me keep my emotions in check. Whenever I couldn’t talk, I wrote and wrote until my hand ached. I wrote letters to Kai: letters full of promises, love, regret, sadness, and also happiness.

I wanted to start a new life with him; a life where I would never hesitate to love him the way he deserved to be loved.

I took my pillow then got out of my bed and tiptoed out of my room to Kai’s. It was late at night, but whenever I couldn’t sleep, I always went to his room and slept beside him since he no longer had wires attached to him. The doctors used to reprimand me and send me back to mine, but eventually stopped when they realised that I was very stubborn and basically never gave up.

The corridors were empty as I rushed to room 88. Kai would be so pleased to know that his room number has two eights in it. I was pretty sure Kayden had something to do with that arrangement.

I slowly opened the door then closed it, taking time to make sure no one heard me. I wasn’t ready to go back to my lonely room and I simply wanted to cuddle my unconscious Kai. That wasn’t too much to ask, was it?

“I didn’t know you were a night ninja.” The sound of an awfully familiar deep voice made my gut drop to the depths of Hell and my skin prickled with inexplicable excitement as I swerved, nearly losing my balance as I met Kai’s disarming gaze.

This time, I couldn’t help screaming in happiness and I sprinted towards him before jumping onto his body. I inspected his face all over and he chuckled, holding my waist while I basically sat on his chest. Tears were already streaming down my face as I bent to wrap my arms tightly around him.

He was awake. He was alive. He was here.

He was back.

“You came back to me,” I whispered, unable to contain my tears of joy as my grip around him tightened. It was so good to have his strong arms wrapped around my body. It was so good to have my soulmate back. Just feeling the reciprocation of his warmth, voice, and touch made me so much happier.

Things are better appreciated when lost then recovered.

“Of course. I searched for you in the depths of Heaven and Hell and when I came up with nothing, I returned because I knew you were still here. There’s not a place you will go where I won't follow, whether I’m dead or alive, kücük tavsan .”

“I was waiting for you to come back,” I whispered, kissing his cheek softly. He had his face nuzzled in my neck as I basically squeezed the life out of him, unable to believe that he was actually alive and wide awake.

There were times I thought he’d give up and it scared me, but knowing that he fought for his life to come back to me made me cry even harder.

“Well, I'm here now and I'm never leaving.” His mellifluous, low tenor vibrated in my gut and I smiled widely as I held him for a long time, kissing him everywhere on his face as he chuckled and rubbed circles into my lower back.

“What did they do to you?” I asked, my jaw clenched tightly.

He sighed softly, taking my hand into his. “It doesn’t matter anymore, baby.”

“It does matter to me. I even killed your boss, remember how I said I'd avenge you? But it was my fault?—”

“No, don’t blame yourself. It's all my fault, I should have chained you to the bed and I probably should have triple locked the doors and windows.” I laughed a little at his statement.

Tears welled up in my eyes as I thought of how helpless I had been when the drugged cloth was put against my face and I couldn’t scream. “I tried to call you b-but, I couldn’t breathe.”

“I'm so sorry, princess. Their future generations are going to suffer on their behalf.” He spoke solemnly and I leaned down to graze my lips on his.

Seeing him so happy after a traumatic experience made me absolutely happy. There was relief in his eyes and he probably felt less burdened. And when I placed my hand on his heart, it was beating really fast.

I was so proud to be his one and only princess.

“You were waiting for me?”

“Yep, I was given the option to be discharged, but I refused to go without you.” I stroked his triple scar gently, marvelling at just how flawless he was. I didn’t want to get off him, fearing that he might just leave me again before I’ve gotten to truly appreciate his return.

He must have sensed this because he smiled, baring his canines to the point where my core clenched in desire. “I'm not leaving you anymore, little bunny. I promise.”

I nodded in satisfaction then held him for a while, absorbing his warmth and processing the fact that we were officially reunited. He removed my hair tie like he always did then stroked the inky strands, running his long fingers through my scalp soothingly.

I loved it when he touched me like this. When he touched me like I was the only girl in his world.

The thought of him touching anyone else made me so furious; if I can't have him, then no one should.

“You were right about Ethan, I should have listened to you and stayed away.” I shook my head, still unable to believe that he was a backstabber.

“It's not your fault, you didn’t know. Don’t ever blame yourself,” he murmured, his eyes dropping to my lips. “Kiss me.”

And I did, without hesitation. It was a slow, sensual kiss, one that clearly depicted our raw emotions. We were re-exploring each other after such a long time and revelling in the sensation of being reunited after all we’d gone through. I sighed at the soft caress of his lips, wrapping my arms tighter around him.

Wow. I really had missed my man.

Something was so different about the kiss; it was so much deeper and intimate than the previous ones, and it was probably because of the fact that we nearly lost each other. We knew better than to take each other for granted, now. Life was short and we were going to love each other unconditionally for the rest of ours.

“Oh, I'm interrupting something.” A feminine voice broke us from our moment and I felt Kai stiffen as we looked at Daisy, who was standing at the doorway with the biggest smile ever.

I didn’t bother getting off Kai, instead, giggling and beckoning her in. She waved shyly, clearly intimidated by Kai’s cold stare.

“I'm on my way to the theatre. I wanted to say hi to you, but I figured you were in here since your room is empty. Welcome back, Mr. Villalvazo.” She beamed and he hummed in response.

“Thank you, Daisy, you're the best.” I smiled.

“Should I inform the doctors?—”

“No! No, I still need him all to myself, for a little while please.” She sighed when I gave her puppy eyes.

“Fine, for tonight then. I'll see you after the surgery.” She blew me a kiss and I blew one back. “No sex in here, please.”

I laughed at her statement while Kai shook his head. When she was gone, he grabbed my ass.

“Well, I haven’t had my girl’s pussy in almost a month.” He smirked as I giggled.

“Stop it, we’ll get into trouble.” I swatted his hand.

“You know trouble is my middle name. Besides, if we break this bed, they might invest in better ones.”