Chapter 9

ANIKA'S POV:

I turned to look at Adam who had a mischievous smirk on his face. He raised a brow at me and I shook my head. I grabbed the bowl of oatmeal and started digging in. "Your chair is empty. Sit on that. Mom!" Skylar said in a mocking tone as she called mom. She knew my weak point. I gulped hard as my mom was glaring at me. She was about to open her mouth when Aura took the charge again.

"Oh, I am more comfortable on Adam's lap. If you are interested in taking my seat as well then go ahead. I am not stopping you as I know how much of a beggar you really are." Adam chuckled hearing me and then all cousins broke into laughter. I shrugged my shoulders and started digging in again.

"Phew! You are a lifesaver, Aura." I said to her as she was licking her paw. Skylar stood up and went away, stomping her feet with the ground. As she climbed up the stairs, she started crying as always. Mom and dad followed her behind. After breakfast, Adam grabbed my hand and we ste