Klaus heard her leave. She was better off. Who was he to think he could look after her when he wasn't even able to save his own baby girl. He may be the most powerful creature alive but he was exactly what everyone had always said, a selfish monster. He hurt those he loved and drove them away, look at his siblings. Lily was better off alone, he would only end up hurting her further if he tried to help her.
He sat in his room wallowing in self-pity for a few hours. He felt terrible he had terrified her. Showed her he was something more than human. What had she left thinking of him? The memories of Maddy still lingered in his mind and he got up and brought out an old dusty photo album.
Lily was Maddy's daughter all right. How did he not see the resemblance straight away? Her hair, nose, mouth, they were all exactly like Maddy's. And her eyes. His eyes. The picture of Maddy standing outside the graveyard was dated 1999. Sixteen years ago. The timing matched and she looked like both of them, plus it would explain his feelings towards her. Lily was no stranger. She was his. Another daughter. He didn't know how it was possible but he knew that he was her farther, his wolf instincts had been telling him the entire time.
The realisation began to sink in, he was a Farther again, was this a blessing or a curse? He had pinned her against a wall, he had let her walk away. She was gone, another child who needed protected and loved and he had scared her away. He had failed Hope but he couldn't fail another daughter. He went to the guest room, seeing that he had changed into the clothes Cami had picked he smiled, at least he knew what she was wearing. His attention was drawn to the note left lying on the bedside table.
Dear Klaus,
I hope you don't mind me using your stationary. Thank you for your kindness and hospitality. You have no idea how much you helped me just by giving me a bed for the night. The truth is I had just escaped some very bad people. I'm not sure if they will come looking for me but if they do it will probably get messy. Its better that I leave now, I don't want you to get caught up in my family drama. I'm sorry I trespassed into that room and made you angry, but your painting really are beautiful, they should be on display somewhere. I hope you can forgive me I meant no harm.
Yours gratefully,
Lily.
Bad people? Klaus held his breath in anger. Lily was in trouble. He had to find her and at least give one daughter the life he couldn't give Hope.