He was getting better at making a good show for her... but she wasn't fooled. He was still showing all the signs of not getting enough rest. She knew he still was feeling the effects of whatever magic was placed on him. He had even placed an iron nail in one of the legs of Abel's crib and made sure to show her and place it against the wall. Sighing, she couldn't help but being skeptical. She didn't trust humans with magic.
She looked at him lovingly as he rested, her fingers caressing his cheek slightly as she brushes the hair from his face. The night before had been awkward to say the least. She had been excited to go to Sookie's. She didn't know her very well, but she had hoped they could be friends. When Sookie never responded to her text she just assumed she was busy caring for Eric.
After thoroughly enjoying their long hot shower, a few times over, Kayley slipped into her outfit for the evening. Lifting her hair, she asked Roman to zip her up, a smirk curling her lips as his fangs extended and his cool fingers ran along her bare back before reluctantly complying. Seeing him fangy and with just a towel wrapped around his waist, it took all she had to keep from pulling off the towel and enjoying him once again. It was only the knowledge that they would never make it to the dinner if she did, that motivated her to get Abel ready.
They were the first to arrive and when Sookie opened the front door, they were hit with a plethora of wonderful, mouthwatering smells. Kayley was in awe of all the hard work Sookie had put into the gathering. She was curious about how humans managed without the ability to poof. Things seemed seemed to be looking good for the evening, until the knock on the door sounded throughout the house. Roman stiffened and uttered a name "Lacey".
Kayley assumed she had heard him wrong and tried to peer over his shoulder. Barely glimpsing the new arrivals, she was confused by his reaction. "What the Fuck. Lacey is here..." his brow furrowing as he continued in a hissed low tone "Musta faked it." His happy, slightly fae-drunk demeanor turning icy cold as he turned back to Kayley. She was relieved when Jo approached him and they started talking. It left Kayley alone with her thoughts... with the emotions she was getting from him in the bond.
She just stood there next him as he and Jo discussed... she wasn't even sure what they discussed. Her mind had been racing and pit was forming in her gut. With his ex alive, would he want her back? Wasn't the baby in her arms, the son he said he lost? She looked at Abel with a sense of sadness sweeping over her. The dinner was clearly becoming to uncomfortable for Roman and herself. Especially when his ex took it upon herself to hiss at him across the table. Only proven the stories Kayley had heard from others true. It took everything she had to keep from snapping in reply to defend Roman as they left and the girl continued her snide remarks.
His behavior during the entire event had left her uneasy and further left her feeling uncomfortable. Normally what she would have taken as affectionate seemed to come off as almost showing off. She didn't like the way it made her feel. She didn't want to be in the middle of a mind game between Roman and his ex... and yet, that's exactly how it seemed. And though he assured her, once they were home, that he loved her... wanted to be with her... it didn't change how his behavior and actions made her feel.
So laying there, his head on her chest, all she felt was pain. She did trust him when he said he loved her... but she wasn't sure that some part of him didn't question their relationship. Even more now that Lacey and his son were alive. A tear fell down her cheek as she realized that he may very well change his mind. She didn't think Abel was in any danger of being hurt, Roman loved him. But Kayley... was easily replaceable, especially since the family he had thought he lost, wasn't as lost as he had thought.
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