Chapter 99:“Salt! Salt!” Smith exclaimed as he rushed outside while everyone laughed at the way he ran out, they started clapping for Layla, she felt like the hero as she went to her seat.She felt like a queen and she already made this her throne and nothing could dethrone her. She never thought it would be this easy for her to dethrone Smith. But she knew from what she just did to him he could never try any nonsense with her.“That was nice of you,” Becky whispered after she sat beside her while Layla replied with a smile. She was already a star here and she was beginning to like all the accolades she was getting. “If I may ask what did you add to his coffee that made him feel that way?” Becky asked.Layla smiled at her and gave her a knowing look.“To begin with I didn’t add anything to his coffee,” Layla replied after the short look.“That is a lie, we all saw what you did there, it is impossible for you to tell me otherwise,” Becky said.“I didn’t do anything, I just took adva
Chapter 100:Fey walked to James's office. The day was just too hectic for her. This would be her first time working in a company as big as this.Unlike her best friend, Layla who was familiar with this kind of setting, she had lived in the ghetto all her life, and doing office work wasn’t part of the deal for her, she wished she could sit right now and off the damn heels she was putting on, it made her legs heavy and slowed the pace of her movement.She was put in the marketing sector under the administrative department of the company.She had been running errands around since morning. Even during lunchtime. She had been sorting and arranging files and now she was asked to take some files to James's table for signing and cross-checking. Her boss was the true definition of a devil."Oh! Hustling in the ghetto was way better than this! My legs are weary," Fey lamented as she opened James's office door.She was dumbfounded by what she saw.There was a young man of about six feet or mayb
Chapter 101:“So what are you doing here alone?” James asked.“I was outside looking for a friend of mine, we came here together in the morning but I am yet to set my eyes on her,” Layla replied.“If you don’t mind can you tell me her name?”“Layla, there you are!” Fey said but the moment she saw who Layla was with, she let out a curse and turned away but Layla had already seen her and there was no going back.“Fey, I was just asking after you,” Layla said and pulled her back. "Do you know her?" Layla asked James.“Never mind I know,” James interrupted, “It was nice meeting you Miss Layla, I hope to see you some other time,” he said and then walked away from her.“Bye, I hope to see you too,” Fey replied but he didn’t give her any reply, he wished she never came at all, they were already having a good time before Fey came and ruin everything.“What is wrong with you?” Layla asked seeing the strange looks Fey was giving James.“What do you mean what is wrong with me?” Fey replied while
Chapter 102:“It is you,” Jake said as he startled a little.“Yes I am the one, so what were you planning to do with the stick in your hand?” Vanessa asked.“I know it can’t do much but I will still use it to defend myself, there is a rule that anything in your hand is a weapon, it is better than your hands being empty,” he stated.“That is that... but what is this that I hearing from Attorney Myles about you?” Vanessa said while she went straight to the sitting room.“Oh that I don’t think that should be something we should bother about for now.” he answered.“What do you mean about that? We should bother about making you free before thinking about anything else, can't you see our stories will be unbelievable if you stay hidden for too long,” Vanessa yelled in anger.“This is one of the problems I have with you, you worry yourself a lot of trivial issues…” “Trivial issues you say, you don’t seem to understand the kind of person you are dealing with…”“I know this is why I am taking
Chapter 103:“Are you out of your mind?” Vanessa asked as she stood up angrily.“Relax, can you?” Jake calmly said.“Relax you say, I don’t think you understand what you are saying, it is the Winston you are talking about here and how is that even possible…”“Will you be calm? They are human and there is nothing that is impossible you just have to listen to what I have to say,” Jake persuaded.“There is no point in listening to anything you have to say, I made the mistake of thinking you have a reasonable plan beforehand and the mistake of listening to this rubbish. I don’t think I can do that. How did I manage to get myself into this?” she spat.“Vanessa, you need to be calm for once and listen to what I have to say, you did this in the first place and wanted revenge…”“No stop all of this, this getting into my head, you made me do this, I didn’t intend to revenge, you talked me into this because they are with your mistress. How could I have fallen for a trick like this? it was obvio
Chapter 104Vanessa got out of the shower wearing her pajamas, She stood in front of Jakes."I want this night to be one of the nights you will always remember," He said to her. She smelt as good as she looked, a mixture of soap, mild perfume, and her scent. Jakes inhaled her breath as she held her mouth close to his, and he just wanted her body in the worst possible way.She moved to the bed and laid on it in her sexy pajamas, “Unwrap me like I’m your present,” She smiled at him He moved towards the bed, his eyes raked her body, He studied her face gently, slowly he moved to look at the clothes that covered her breast, then his eyes fell at her waist then down to her parted legs. He had to admit, she was beautiful. “Where do I start?” He asked as he licked his lips. “Anywhere you like,” she smiled.He knelt on the bed, and he brought he face closer to hers. Using his hands for support. He kissed her lips, gently sucking it before he gave it a light tug. . He withdrew from the k
Chapter 105“Don’t do that, just stop, don’t try harder,” James said.“What are you saying I don’t understand you,” Fey said.“You don’t need to but you and I know what you are trying to do…” He said again.“I still don’t get you,” Fey replied.“Do you think I don’t see you, I see the looks you give me, I see all that you do just to make me notice you but my advice to you is to stop. I don’t want any advances from you,” James stated.“What is this supposed to mean?” she asked dumbfounded.“It means I can never like you, no matter how you try doing all of this irritate me the more. So just stop trying. I don’t want all of that from you, I am tired of seeing your sick face trying to make me fall for you but sorry I don’t do ladies like you,” He stated, and Fey blinked twice to make out what he was saying.“Ladies like me, what is wrong with ladies like me?” she inquired confused.“They are…” He said trying to find the right words.“Will you keep quiet, you are so stupid for addressing m
Chapter 106“The lady you were conversing with immediately you left me in your office but I don’t need to talk to all that I need to do is to tell Lucius about your sexual intention towards her and guess what he is a jealous type, he doesn’t joke with his woman, you know what he is capable of doing?” she said.“His woman…” He asked confused. “Yes, Layla his woman, and you were trying to flirt with her” she answered almost immediately.“Okay, but I never did anything wrong,” he said.“There is no problem but wait till I tell him about it, he will decide what to do about that,” She said and was about to leave.“Wait a minute,” She stopped, “I didn’t do anything that would warrant me to be fired, why are trying to make things difficult for me,” He said.“Why don’t you let him decide that, I never said you did anything wrong did I?” She said pretending to move again.“Please wait,” He paused, “So what do you want?” He asked after breathing out hard.“What do I want? Do you think I am doi
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