Chapter 185:"You are just yelling and yelling, so where do we go from here?" Fey asked.Layla gave her a stern look, "You will soon find out," she replied."At least you should have let them give us a ride; I can't carry this luggage on the street," Fey stated."That's why there are taxis. No one is going to carry anything," Layla replied."But could you at least tell me where we are going?" Fey asked again.Layla looked at her all of a sudden and grabbed her by the hand. She looked straight into her eyes."Hello, are you alright...""Shh..." Layla replied as she continued to look at her intensely."What did I do to deserve this from you?" Layla asked."Do to deserve what?" Fey tried to remember what she had done."You know what I'm talking about. Don't pretend here, must it be every time? Must it?" Layla said."I'm in the dark. If I've done anything wrong, let me know, and don't give me that kind of look, and let me go," Fey answered and tried to get hold of her hand."You thought I
Chapter 186:The cab stopped in front of an impressive mansion. Layla was the first to exit, followed by Fey."I don't understand why you asked the cab to stop all of a sudden when we were still going quite far..." Fey complainedLayla stopped and gazed at the mansion, taking in its beauty, which was even more striking in person than in pictures."Please, don't just stand there and do nothing. Help me with the luggage," Fey scolded Layla, who was still lost in the sight of the mansion."Don't bother yourself, this is it," Layla stated as he pointed to the mansion."Okay, that's good, but at least help me with the…" Fey hesitated, needing to confirm if she heard correctly."What is this?" Fey asked curiously."This is our new home," Layla replied with a smile"This is what?" Fey asked out of curiosity."Yes, this is our new home," Layla replied with a smile."These jokes are expensive, we need to leave here before the owner of the house gets us arrested," Fey urged her to move."I am s
Chapter 187:Myles walked into his office whistling and dancing in excitement.He just won a case against one of the biggest business moguls in the country. This achievement alone was worth celebrating.He went straight to his wine stand, he took a bottle of wine and poured it in a glass cup.He took it in still whistling and dancing in excitement. He poured another into the glass cup."You have a nice family," He was about to drink it when he heard a voice from behind him.He quickly turned to see who it was, but the glass in hand fell over when he saw the person talking."How did you get in here?" He asked wondering and looking at the door at the same time."Why don't you focus on why I am here, come sit with me, and let's discuss," Darius stated as he crossed his leg."Help—""If I were you I would ask about my family's safety first," Darius said before he could take his phone and call the police.Darius was looking at the portrait of his family picture with his legs crossed."You
Chapter 188:“A gas explosion occurred at around 11 pm at the residence of Attorney Myles, claiming his life. Authorities are still investigating the real cause of the explosion."Carlos reached for the remote and turned off the television. "Poor man, I saw this coming," he said to Malcolm."What do you mean they did this?" Malcolm asked."What kind of question is that? Who else could have done it, if not them? They lost a case yesterday, and there was an explosion at his residence on the same day. What does that tell you?" Carlos stated, raising an eyebrow."You are so intelligent. You deserve to be the Alpha. I never thought of this. No wonder you didn't continue with the plans," Malcolm said, laughing. "Finally, the police have them on their web."Carlos gave him a stern look. He couldn't understand how Malcolm thought at times, his senses were needed in this kind of situation."What! That's good news; they will finally be taken to prison. They are the only suspects in this," he la
Chapter 189:"Layla, the table is set, come and eat!" Fey called after she had taken her seat."Go ahead and eat. I'm not hungry," Layla responded "You're not hungry? What's wrong with you?" Fey looked at her with concern and asked."I just don't have an appetite, go and eat I will eat mine later when I am ready," Layla replied.Fey's expression grew stern, and she immediately got up, moving closer to Layla. She placed a pillow on her lap"Layla, what is wrong with you?" She asked staring at her."What!!" Layla asked, she didn’t understand why she was looking at her like that."What do you mean what? I asked you a simple question that requires an honest answer," Fey stated."The look...""What is with my look? I know what you are trying to do so don't try it, tell what is going on," Fey asked.Layla hesitated before responding, "There's nothing wrong... I just want to be alone," she stated.Fey wasn't convinced by what she just said and persisted, "You just want to be alone? Layla, t
Chapter 190:"You did that?" Lucius asked, turning to Darius.Darius grinned, "It was necessary, bro. I did it all for you," he repliedLucius, a bit annoyed, "I never asked for your help. I could have done it myself." he retorted."Come on, Lucius, what would you have done? I just beat you to it," Darius chuckled,Lucius shook his head, "That was supposed to be my kill. I wanted to handle it personally," he complained"I know you wanted to, but I beat you to that," Darius chuckled.Lucius sighed, and his mood shifted almost immediately. He looked worried."What's bothering you now? I thought everything was fine," Darius asked.Lucius sighed, "Yes, it was. But I was just thinking about Layla. I wonder how she's doing right now. If she's comfortable," he added."Don't worry, she's comfortable. I didn't tell you, my bad," Darius reassured him.Lucius was confused, "Tell me what? What have you done now?" he asked"Well, I beat you to it again," Darius chuckledLucius squinted at Darius,
Chapter 191:"May we speak with your daughter, please?" Tom inquired, his voice carrying a weight that left Carlos momentarily baffled."My daughter?" Carlos responded, his mind racing back to the day they'd won that pivotal case, it dawned on him that he hasn't set his eyes on her since then."Yes, we believe she authorized the transaction," Nick interjected, his voice heavy with a mix of concern and accusation."And from the information at our disposal, she transferred it to a certain account, claiming you were aware of it," Tom added with a sense of urgency."I was aware of what? You should have called me, at the very least," Carlos began, his confusion quickly giving way to concern. "Why would she resort to this secrecy? What could she possibly need the money for, and why keep it from me?" Carlos paused, his mind racing with a myriad of possibilities. "At least, you mentioned it was a small sum. I'll address this with her later, but I'm baffled. How could she do such a thing?"Car
Chapter 192:Alex walked with purpose, constantly glancing over his shoulder to ensure that he wasn't being followed. An unshakable feeling had plagued him since he left his home that morning, a suspicion that someone was trailing him, but no matter how many times he looked back, he found no one there.He checked one final time when he reached the entrance of his apartment, still finding nothing out of the ordinary. With a sigh of relief, he reached for his keys and found them immediately.The sudden sound behind him jolted him into action. He turned swiftly, heart racing, but again, there was no one to be seen.He entered his apartment and slammed the door shut, determined not to open it for anyone till the next day.Gasping for breath, he muttered to himself that he was too young to be dealing with such stress. Flicking on the lights, he was startled when a voice greeted him."Welcome home, darling," the voice said."Who are you?" Alex demanded, his heart racing faster than ever."
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