Chapter 44:"Close the door," Jake murmured to Alex.Alex walked in panting and breathing heavily, "I believe this is the last thing I will ever do for you," he said."I am sorry, but did you get what I asked for?" Jake asked looking at his hand to be sure he came with it.“Why are you being such a jerk, don't you care about me? I would not do this for you again, never again because if I am caught, I would be charged for being an accomplice, and I do not want to spend my youth in prison. And not for terrible reasons like helping you,” Alex hissed."You can not treat me this way; I am your friend. How are you going to expect me to survive without you?” Jake begged."You ought to have thought about that before committing your stupid act, now you want to drag everyone to your pit, no that can’t happen!" Alex retorted."I am sorry, but are you here with the money?” Jake insisted.Alex rolled his eyes in disgust.“All of my plight isn’t your business you are just after the money, anyways I
Chapter 45:"How is she doing?" Darius asked Lucius as he descended the stairs."I'm not sure. Do you believe she will be alright? I feel...""You fret a lot about yourself, you should, in my opinion, relax. It's not as horrible as you imagine, and Layla is a strong lady; she will get through this,” Darius said. "Do you think so?" Lucius asked with worry on his face."I know so, she will be okay. I trust her to fight back.” Darius assured him, “It's just a tiny setback,” he reassured his brother again while guiding him to a seat by his hands."But when will it happen? I need her to myself. I need to hold her in my arms and feel her warmth. I need all of her,” Lucius said.“Do you know that your current style of thinking is improper? We need her to recuperate, and worrying about this now might delay her recovery. She currently needs the love, care, and attention," Darius recommended."Since you have other options, Darius, it is easier for you to say this. Because you have someone else
Chapter 46:"What took you so long?" Jake asked Alex as he entered, swiftly picking up the pack that was with him.He eagerly opened the package of food and began chewing as much as he could, he only stopped and looked up when Alex said something."Jake, I wouldn't be returning here after tonight; my life and the lives of my family are in grave danger, the police are looking for you everywhere, and they're in my house right now. I can't give up my liberty for you. I can’t put my life at risk for you," he remarked in fear."I know you have been a good friend to me, you have stood by me in my difficult times, and this is one of the challenges one faces in life, but please do that to the end," he said."What should I do to the end?” Alex asked with a strong face, “We both understand that there is no point hiding because sooner or later you will be caught and if I am caught with you, I will be arrested along with you. This isn’t one of the challenges you face in life, you brought this on
Chapter 47:Layla was led to her seat by Lucius, who then took a seat next to her while waiting for Darius to join them.Layla scanned the area, she couldn't take her eyes off the restaurant's interior, compared to the one she and Darius visited, this was more stunning.They were approached by a middle-aged man wearing a sharply pressed suit."Good evening," he handed them the menu "This is the menu. My name is Philip, and you may contact me if you need anything,” he added with a smile."You know what, I want you to treat me to your best lunch as a surprise. I want this lady right here to be impressed,” Lucius handed the menu back to him and smiled "I hope you can do that for me?” he asked still smiling.Layla slightly blushed.“Sure, don't worry about that sir, we will provide excellent service that will astound you,” Philip replied with a smile, bowed his head slightly, and left."I hope you enjoy this place?" Lucius asked when he noticed how she was scanning through the area."Yes,
Chapter 48:"Oh what a nice interior you got here," Jake commented as he walked into the flat Vanessa's driver brought him to, he scanned the area and nodded slightly.Vanessa was pissed when she saw him approach her. She stood from where she was sitting and slapped him."What was that used for?" He queried as he placed his hand on his cheek simultaneously."How could you get so stupid? What were you thinking? How could you even consider imposing yourself on a woman? How could you stand so low to this and now I am left with no choice but to clean up your mess," she angrily said raising her hand in anger.“We had a history,” he said trying to touch her, "and it is not as they have painted it. I was just trying to recoup my investment, I think you should understand.""Can you listen to yourself, how could you think of doing this to me? How could you?" She yelled at him."That's the issue; it's always been about you and your desires. I was never in the picture..."“What do you mean? Off
Chapter 49:Vanessa didn't even attempt to resist the intense, forceful kiss. She gave him access to her mouth and lost herself in his flavor. The way he probed her mouth with his tongue; His teeth biting into her lips; Every cell in her body realized that this was a substitute for sex rather than a kiss. Her nipples were as hard as stones, and her skin was flushed. It required a lot of willpower for her to resist straddling his thigh and brazenly rubbing against him to ease the pain between her thighs, which was excruciating.Jake adjusted his posture as though he understood what she needed, and the hand that had been at her waist now crept up beneath her shirt and caressed the exposed skin on the small of her back. He ended the kiss at the same time. He lifted her shirt over her head by grabbing the hem. As he did so, his hands moved over her stomach. His mouth moved down until he met her breasts.She groaned softly as his hands climbed higher, touching her bra-covered breasts.J
Chapter 50:"Fuck! This is widely available online. How the heck were they able to do this? Any blogger who has this news on their channel will be sued by me!” Lucius threw his phone on the table."This is horrible,” he hissed."You need to calm yourself down..." Darius said from his corner.“The only thing I ever heard from you was calm down. You said the same thing when Carlos joined the board of directors, and today he is, in fact, our company's largest shareholder after us. You still want me to calm down. What has gotten into you, why aren’t you bothered at all?" Lucius screamed."Because I know that wouldn't solve any of the issues we now have, being tense wouldn't either, at this time we need to think,” Darius said.“How did he persuade them to give him their portion of the company? How did he manage to buy them? I told you he was cruel and dangerous. Is there no way to legally obtain the shares from him?" Lucius questioned."We can, but as you and I both know, we have been inve
Chapter 51:With grim expressions on their faces, Lucius and Darius entered the chamber. An emergency meeting had been called by their pack and they wondered what it was about. But they couldn't show this on their faces.They weren't supposed to act weak because they were in their pack, they were after all the Alphas. Any sign of weakness on their part could allow others access to them, thus putting an end to their life.Everyone rose as they stepped in, and nobody dared sit down until Lucius and Darius had taken their seats.A cigar was in Lucius' hands. He wasn't paying attention to anyone, they were supposed to be ruthless to command the respect they deserved. "Who called for this meeting?" Darius growled as he slowly looked at everyone's faces waiting for someone to talk. "We collectively did summon for this meeting,” one of the men replied."All right, you requested the meeting, and now that we're here, can you tell us why you wanted us here?" Darius checked his wristwatch befo
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