Karma (Kings of Rebellion MC Book 1) - K.T Fisher Page 0,46

go anywhere without me. I‘ll need you two by my side.” Elise says as she hugs us both.

“Lockdown?” Natasha asks.

“Yeah, like when we were in America. Everyone’s family comes here during lockdown to make sure they’re safe while the members sort things.” Elise explains.

“Does that happen often?” I ask, curious to the lifestyle around this place.

Elise frowns in thought, shaking her head. “No, not really but I like to be here a lot. Growing up, I wanted to always be with my dad so I stayed most nights. Now it feels like my second home.”

With one last cuddle, Elise leaves to go to her room and just a couple of minutes later we hear giggling and excited shrieking from her room. I’m guessing whoever she shares her room with is happy to see her.

After unpacking a few things to get ready for tomorrow, I decide to grab a quick shower. When I open the door I see Natasha has fallen asleep and cover her with a blanket. I don’t like to leave my hair wet when I go to sleep but I don’t want to wake Natasha. I decide to tie it in a high bun for now and change into my pyjamas. They’re the ones I took to my parents when I visited them, so they’re not very attractive, long trousers and a vest top but they’re comfy.

I lie down on the bed, sighing at how comfy I quickly become and yawn. My eyes become heavy, but at the sound of footsteps out in the corridor I recover from my tiredness. The footsteps get closer and through the light shining from under the door, I see the shadow of feet that have stopped outside my door. I know I locked it, but I double check through my memory and start to doubt myself. Could Demon have followed me back and managed to sneak into The Kings of Rebellion’s territory? I stare at the feet, my heart beating so fast and slowly sit up. I tip toe across to Natasha’s bed on the other side but freeze when there’s a knock on the door. Natasha doesn’t even stir, and I have a mini freak out to myself but for some reason my feet carry me over to the door.

“Who is it?” I whisper.

“Brandon.” I hear back and instantly the panic vanishes.

I open the door just a tiny bit, to double check that it is him and when I see him smiling through the gap I return it with one of my own.

“Did I scare you?” He asks.

“Just a little,” I honestly reply and open the door a little more. Brandon’s eyes travel down me and I realize I’m in my ugly pyjamas. “I was just about to go to sleep.”

“Yeah, I can see.” He nods, still looking me over and a funny feeling settles over me. “I wanted to check on you. I didn’t get to ask you when we got off the plane.”

I feel guilty for practically running away from him and into the nearest taxi when we landed.

“No I’m fine, your mum is lovely.” I grin as I remember her fussing earlier.

“She can be a handful.” He laughs and a man in leather passes by.

“VP.” He greets and carries on walking.

Brandon and I stare at each other in silence and I don’t know what to do. It’s a little awkward and I back away.

“Well, I’m going to get some sleep.” I smile so as not to seem rude.

“Yeah, get some rest and I’ll catch you later.” He reaches for the door handle, “Lock this when I go.” He adds, before flashing me a wink and closing the door.

Chapter 31

I wake up to hearing Natasha blow drying her hair. Typical.

I reach under my pillow, taking the second in my hand and launching it at her back.

“Hey!” She yells.

“I was sleeping.” I moan.

“It’s already six p.m., you lazy git.” She snaps and returns to drying her hair.

Six o’clock? I’ve slept for ten hours?

I sit up, groaning as I stretch. “I didn’t blow dry my hair while you were asleep.”

“I didn’t stop you.” She laughs and I stare into her giggling face, and then join her in laughter because she’s right. As silly as it sounds.

I get out of bed and regret my pyjamas again as Natasha laughs. I roll my eyes and put on the clothes I unpacked before I went to sleep. I’m still so tired, but if I don’t get up now I won’t go to sleep later