Chapter 139Carlos walked in deep in thought, he hadn’t said anything from when the meeting ended until he got home, there was something strange about Layla and he couldn’t get what it was, he could feel the bond and the connection but he couldn’t get where all of this was coming from.They were discussing around him, he didn’t even give ears to them but was lost in thought on where this strange girl was.“the battle has just begun, I don’t think we would have the support of the majority of the members. I think this is going to be an easy battle for us,” Stone stated.“You are right, I think we are having an easy ride already but what is painful to me is how Danny was killed,” Steve replied.“Hmm, I don’t think anyone is to be blamed for that, there are rules we all know, no one there interrupts an Alpha when he is talking there is only an exception for some few people like Carlos here but he did and the penalty for this is death,” Malcolm stated.“I have always known there was someth
Chapter 140Layla couldn’t take the thought of Lucius strangling someone off her head, what about the police? doesn’t he think the police will come and arrest him for murder, he didn’t even bother about what he did.He is so comfortable and relaxed, this was the murder they were talking about here, it was life imprisonment, if he could kill someone in front of everyone without thinking twice what would happen to her if she disagreed on anything with him?She kept staring at him without saying anything, he sat beside Leo who was driving while Darius sat beside her.Darius touched her hand and her heart suddenly skipped a bit, she reacted by suddenly moving her body.“I am sorry, I didn’t mean any harm to you,” Darius said.“No, don’t worry it is fine,” Lalya said.“I hope you are fine?” Darius asked.“Yes, I am,” she replied. What is the essence of saying no when she will be ignored eventually? He knows why she was acting this way and still has the effrontery to ask her such a stupid q
Chapter 141They were still on their way home when Darius's phone rang.He looked at his phone and he saw that it was the head police that called him. It was then that he remembered that they had an unfinished business with him.He immediately picked up his phone."Hello, so for a very long time this is the best time you chose to call me, so is there any good news," Darius said."Yes, sir. There is good news for you sir. I think my man just apprehended him not quite long but he was unconscious. There is a need for you to come to our office immediately," he replied."Fair enough but I don't think I need to say thank you here, for him to have been able to survive for this long it shows that you are not doing your job," Darius stated."It isn't what you are thinking sir, we are doing our best to make...""I think that will be enough for now, I will meet you in the office in the next 30 minutes, keep that bastard for me I want to be the one to kill him," he said and hung up the phone."Wh
Chapter 142They parked at the entrance of the police station and rushed inside to see Jakes.“Good day sir,” the head of the police said as he met halfway.“There is nothing good about the day can you please take us to him right now,” Lucius replied.“No, you can’t see him now,” he replied.“What do you mean I can’t see him, I don’t think you know what you are saying,” Lucius asked.“There is a twist in this case…“Twist what are you saying?” Darius yelled at him.“I don’t think this is the best place to say this, let go to my office. I will explain things better to you,” he stated.“Your office, why don’t you let us speak here…” Darius tapped Lucius a little.“Why don’t you let us listen to him, there is nothing wrong in going to his office,” Darius stated, “Where is the way to your office please,” he asked politely.“This way please,” he said and led them to his office.“Please do have your seat and make yourself comfortable,” he said after they had gotten to his office.“We aren’t
Chapter 143“What is the meaning of this, I want you to release him to me, handle whatever it Is I don’t care,” Lucius yelled.“I know you don’t who Myles is, he is always interesting in this kind of case. Whatever cases he does the media follows him, you don’t know how the amount journalists that have reached out to me when they found out he is going to be the one to be in charge of this case, and I am sure you don’t want your identity to be known to all through this means?” he asked.“I am getting what you are saying but if I may ask, how much does this guy called Myles charge for a case?” Darius asked.“Myles isn't cheap when you want him to handle any case he doesn’t charge anything less than a hundred thousand dollars, I was shocked as you are when he introduced himself as the one in charge of this case,” he stated.“If I heard you right, you said he was unconscious when you found him with some bruises?” Darius asked.Lucius didn’t understand why Darius is asking this question bu
Myles walked into the interrogation room, shortly Dan and Michelle entered, they were the ones that were in charge of asking him questions.“good day, I am Dan and this is my colleague Michelle together we will be asking you a few questions. So in your interest we need you to say the truth, nothing but the truth,” he politely said.“We will need to record this conversation for the sake of clarity,” Michelle said as she pressed her phone and put it on the table between them.Lucius and Layla were watching through the glass outside, Layla didn't think all of the stress was worth it, they just needed to let go of this and they could continue their separate lives.“Can we get to know you please?” he asked.“Okay my name is Jakes Brown, I work as a project supervisor in T.K,” Jakes said.“The same T.K we know right?” Dan asked.“Yes, the same T.K “ he replied.“You must be in money for you to be able to afford Myles here,” Michelle said.“I am sorry, is this in any way related to what we a
Chapter 145“But we are not done with the questioning,” Michelle said.“You can ask that in court, I see no reason why you should keep my client with you if there is no substantial evidence against him,” Myles stated.“I don’t…” “If you continue to insist I will take this as a bridge of his fundamental human right, and I bet you wouldn’t like where this will lead too,” Myles stated.“I don’t have the power to decide that and even if I do I wish you and your client riot in jail,” Dan stated.“That is why you can’t have the power,” Myles replied.“Sir I don’t have a choice here, my hands are tight,” Marcus the head of the unit stated.“I don’t understand what this means but if I get you right are you trying to release him?” Lucius asked.“I am sorry sir, I don’t have a choice, there is no concrete evidence that he is doing this, keeping him here could lead to more harm than it already is,” Marcus stated.“Fuck you and everything you are saying, you caused all of this and I wouldn’t let
Chapter 146Carlos switched off the television with the remote in his hand and dropped the remote on the table.“What have the Winston’s gotten themselves into, I am so much interested in this case, I think the battle can begin from here,” He said before he grabbed the glass of sherry on the glass table to his lips. A smile refused to leave his lips.Stone entered and bowed shortly before Carlos showed him to his seat.“So what is the good news?” Carlos asked.“I was able to get the little information I could sir, but to be straight I wasn’t able to gather much about her, everyone doesn’t seem to know her origin but I was told her name was Layla and she was abandoned at the street of Williams, where she spent all her life, twenty-five years old,” Stone said“What do you call her name again?” Carlos asked.“Layla,” he replied.“Layla, Layla, Layla, how is this possible,” he said to himself, lost in his thoughts.“Carlos, is there any problem, Carlos is anything wrong, Carlos,” Stone c
Chapter 252:The sun painted the sky with hues of orange and pink as Layla, Darius, Lucius, Diane —her mother— and their energetic quadruplets spread out a vibrant picnic blanket on the lush green grass years after the incidence that almost took her life.The scent of blooming flowers and the distant sound of a babbling brook created a tranquil ambiance around them. The family had decided to take a break from the hustle and bustle of their eventful lives, choosing to immerse themselves in the serenity of nature a few months after everything that happened to them.Layla watched with a smile as the children, a whirlwind of laughter and energy, chased butterflies and played tag. Darius was setting up a portable grill, the scent of sizzling barbecue already wafting through the air."You know they pretty much look like you when you were at their age,” Diane said, which made Layla come out of her mind and smiled.“Do they? They are draining the life out of me with their stubbornness,” Lay
Chapter 251:The moon cast an eerie glow over the ancient clearing where the Council of Wolves convened. Tall trees surrounded the clearing, their branches intertwining to create a natural canopy that shielded the area from prying eyes. It was where the Council held their meetings any time a member committed an offense.A hushed silence settled over the assembly as Rosa and Vanessa were escorted to the center, where a circle of powerful wolves awaited them.Magnus, from his seated position, fixed his penetrating gaze on the two culprits. "Rosa and Vanessa," he growled, his voice echoing through the clearing. "You stand accused of heinous crimes against the pack. Your actions have sown discord, mistrust, and fear among us. Explain yourselves."Rosa stepped forward with defiance in her eyes. "It was never my intention to cause any disharmony in the pack. All I have ever wanted was the unity of this pack. I never knew it would end up this way. It was all for the greater cause," she
Chapter 250:The café was bathed in the soft glow of afternoon sunlight as Leo walked in, searching for Dane. She practically denied him access to her house after everything he had done, this was the last time to make things right with her. He spotted her sitting at a corner table, engrossed in a book. Determination set in, he approached her, ready to confront the tension that had lingered between them.Leo cleared his throat. "Dane, can we talk please?"Dane looked up, her eyes narrowing with a mixture of surprise and skepticism. "What do you want, Leo? There is nothing to talk about?" she stated and continued readingLeo took a deep breath, his gaze steady. "I want to apologize. I messed up, and I want to make things right. Sincerely I am sorry for everything I did, I should have done better."Dane scoffed, a defensive wall evident in her posture. "Apologize? Is that supposed to make everything okay? So you expect me to receive you with an open arm."Leo sat down across from her,
Chapter 249:The minutes stretched into an eternity as Lucius and Darius waited in the hushed anticipation of the hospital reception. The swinging doors leading to the theater remained steadfastly closed, concealing the fate of Layla and their unborn children.Finally, the doctor emerged, his expression somber. Lucius and Darius shot to their feet, their eyes locking onto the doctor as a silent plea for information hung in the air.The doctor approached, his gaze heavy with a sadness that echoed through the room. Lucius's heart sank, and Darius's grip tightened on the edge of the chair. They urged the doctor to speak, their words a symphony of anxiety."Please, tell us. How is Layla? How are the babies? Please say something, are they fine?" Lucius implored, his voice strained.The doctor took a deep breath, the weight of the news evident in his eyes. "I'm sorry. Layla experienced complications during the surgery. We couldn't save the baby, it had to be between her or the baby."A h
Chapter 248:The hospital reception was a canvas of subdued hues, the gentle hum of conversation and the distant shuffle of footsteps creating an ambience of anticipation. Lucius, perched on the edge of an uncomfortable chair, checked his watch for what felt like the hundredth time. The sterile white walls seemed to close in as minutes stretched into an agonizing eternity.Lucius was oblivious to his environment, not minding the activity going on in the hospital.The goal was Layla, nothing must happen to her. It was the second time she was facing this kind of situation and it was irresponsible on his own side.How could he not protect their supposed Luna as an Alpha that he was?Lucius couldn't shake the knot of worry in his stomach as he waited for any news about Layla. The theater doors loomed before him, a barrier between him and the answers he desperately sought. He stood, pacing the small waiting area, glancing at the doors every few steps as if expecting them to swing open wi
Chapter 247:Lucius felt a cold shiver run down his spine as he burst through the door, closely followed by Darius and Leo. Layla lay unconscious on the floor, her usually vibrant eyes now closed. Panic gripped Lucius's chest."Darius, something's not right. We need to get help," Lucius urged, rushing to Layla's side.Darius swiftly pulled out his phone and dialed the emergency number, his voice urgent as he described Layla's condition to the operator. Meanwhile, Leo crouched down next to Layla, gently trying to rouse her."Layla, come on. Wake up," Leo muttered, his voice filled with concern.“I should have known from the start,” Darius spat angrily.“What happened?” Lucius asked turning to Mary while attending to Layla at the same time.“I don’t know I just saw her lying there, I swear I don’t know,” Mary stated in fear.“Why the hell are they taking so much time?” Lucius yelled at Darius, ignoring Mary, “Can you call them again?” he urged.“I am trying to..." Darius replied but h
Chapter 246:Leo paced back and forth in his quarters, his mind a whirlwind of conflicting thoughts. The weight of the discovery in Dane's wardrobe pressed heavily on his shoulders, and he couldn't shake the unease that gnawed at him. He glanced at the folded letter in his hand, the evidence that threatened to unravel the fragile peace within the pack.As he mulled over his options, he couldn't escape the turmoil within. The pack had been through enough, especially Layla. She didn't need another layer of deception and manipulation. Leo clenched his fists, the frustration building within him.Eventually, he made a decision. He needed to tell Darius that Dane was the traitor, he wasn’t going to let emotions get the best out of him.But it pained him that Dane wasn’t the person she claimed she was.Leo stormed towards Darius's office, his determined strides echoing in the quiet hallway. He knocked briskly on the door, and Darius looked up from his desk, a questioning gaze in his eyes
Chapter 245:The room was cast in a soft glow as Leo surfs through Dane's wardrobe, a single purpose guiding his search. He needed his credit card, but as he moved the clothes aside, his fingers brushed against a stack of letters. Curiosity piqued...He pulled them out, his eyes narrowing as he recognized the distinct handwriting that mirrored the ominous letters from Jake.He took a look at the letter once again if it was a dream but it wasn't.It was the letter from Jake with the same content and handwriting.Dane walked into the room, catching Leo off guard. He held up the letters, his voice steady but laced with suspicion. "What's the deal with these, Dane? They look a lot like the letters we've been getting from Jake."Dane's eyes widened, and she stuttered, "Leo, what are you doing going through my things?"Ignoring her defection. Leo pressed on. "Answer the question. Why do you have letters that mirror the ones from Jake? I need you to start talking now?""What letter?" Sh
Chapter 244:Layla and Rosa sat in the living room. The air filled with the warmth of shared secrets and laughter. They were surrounded by the familiar comfort of their home, a safe haven from the challenges that awaited them beyond its walls. The twins had always been a source of support, and today was no different.Rosa glanced at Layla, etching her features. "You sure you're okay, Layla? You've been coughing a lot lately. Maybe you should see a doctor. This pregnancy is very taking a toll on you.”Layla waved off the suggestion with a weak smile. "It's just a cold, Rosa, nothing to worry about. Besides, we have more pressing matters to discuss."Rosa leaned forward, her curiosity piqued. "The letters, right? But your health should be your greatest priority now. Have you figured out who might be behind the letters?" she asked wanting to know the recent information concerning the situation.Layla sighed, her eyes reflecting a mix of frustration and fatigue. "Not yet. It's like ch