Chapter One Hundred And Fourteen : Isabella Likes Her

Nik's  POV

Though I was slipping in and out of consciousness, I grabbed her hand the moment it went to my face, Maya. 

"You came back? " I whispered, holding her hand so tight, afraid it would disappear once I let go. 

Though the sight was blurry, I could still make out that charming yet shy smile of hers and those two dark orbs full of life. 

" Niklaus " She whispered and cupped my face, tears fell from her eyes. 

She gasped, "You're having a fever. " she withdrew her hands and tried to stand on her feet but I tugged her back to the edge of the bed. 

"Don't go " I pleaded desperately, I just wanted her beside her. I can't tell why I was behaving this way but I felt  she would become a dream I made-up if I dare to let go. 

There must have been a hesitant look on her face cause she chewed on her lips and said, "But your body is too hot - "

"Just stay with me, I don't care about my temperature. I'm good "