Panic thrilled her deepest psyche.She read it out.'Who's next after Gary? I think it should be Scarlet or James."Leila's eyes widened as she furrowed her brows.Who the f*ck is this person?"What the f*ck do you want from me? Leave me alone!"Leila sent a text message.She flung her phone into the armchair. She ran her hands through her hair.She had thought it was over. She paced the room, unsure of what to do.She yelled out in pain. This unknown person had even killed Gary.At this point, she was so confused and frustrated. She bit her finger painfully.She knew it was time to see him. She would not let David know.Leila stayed for long in the bathtub, lost in thought.The creaking sound of the door when David entered, had snapped her out of her thought.She helped herself with a clean towel and walked out of the bathroom.David slumped down in bed and shut his eyes.Leila sighed.She leaned against the wall, folding her hands against her chest."Are you okay?"Leila asked.She
He would never forgive himself if anything happened to her.Leila was spending her beautiful afternoon in the garden. The sun shone bright, casting a warm golden glow over the vibrant flowers and lush greenery.Leilla tended to the plants, picking fresh flowers. Her outfit allowed her to move with ease as she bent down to smell the fragrant blooms and felt the soil between her fingers."Leila!"She tilted her head in the direction of the voice.David ran his hands through his hair as he sighted her.He chuckled as he stared into the distance, his two hands on his hips."You're back."Leila smiled widely at him. But he just stared into her face. He looked so worried.His forehead perspiration showed that he was nervous. Had he been looking for her?"Have you been looking for me?"She asked him.He moved toward her. Seeing her now, his face beamed with happiness.He thought he had lost her."Of course. I was worried when I could not find you."She meant the world to him.They shared a s
She dropped her gaze. She had no idea where to start. From where had she started keeping things from him?She sighed. She had to start somewhere.She told him everything.Collins knew at this point he had to fake it. He raised his eyebrows as though he was surprised.But he had not heard her say what he needed the most."I know this is a lot but you have to calm down."He said to her.Leila nodded and stared into his face.Collins was trying to take it one step at a time."The unknown person knows David as an Alpha. That means the person is a werewolf too."No human knew David was a werewolf except Leila.David stood up from his seat. He sat closer to her, with his hands on her shoulder."The person wants you to stay away from David. Don't you think it's someone that doesn't want you two together?"Leila stared into the distance.He had a point.What if the person was David's ex-girlfriend?She had never thought of this. She shut her eyes. She was glad she opened up to Collins.Now th
"Upper East Side.""David has a house there?""Yes."Collins nodded. He had no idea David had a house on the Upper East Side."When next I'm going, we'll go together."Collins heaved a sigh of relief. She did not know the stress she had taken off him.She had made things easier for him."That's good. I will be glad to follow you.""Yeah. We'll talk later.""Yeah."His lips curved into a smile.Leila headed to the room. David had just ended his meeting with the investors.It was the right time for David. He brought out the shopping bags from where he had kept them."These are for you."He handed it to her.Leila smiled as she looked at what was inside. They were expensive bags and shoes."Thank you."She said and sat in bed.She wasn't happy at all and it was evident on her face.David embraced her and tried to kiss her but she pulled away."We need to talk."Leila said as she stared into his eyes.David sighed.What was the problem again?"What if this unknown person was your ex-girlfr
Leila sat cross-legged on a large plush rug, surrounded by piles of storybooks. Jane snuggled up beside her as they explored fantastical tales of adventure and magic.Leila brought the stories to life, using animated voices and expressions.Jane clapped excitedly. She enjoyed how Leila captivated her imagination.But James wasn't that interested.Jane's face beamed with happiness. She loved how the story ended."Do fairies exist?"Jane asked Leila.Leila stared at the cute little creature before her."No.""Ohhh. I wish to be one."Leila shifted her gaze to James. She wondered why he wasn't saying anything. Had he even been listening the whole time?"What's your question, James?"Didn't he have any questions to ask her?"I don't have questions. I know fairies don't exist."He shot a side glance at Jane. At least, he was old enough to know that.Leila sighed.She had tried everything to make him come around but he seemed not to be interested in whatever they did."What's the moral less
Leila exhaled deeply.He's still too young to take it all in.She would explain it to him in a way he would understand."Baby. It was so urgent we didn't know we would move. Just know we are here temporarily, and will move back."She gazed at his face to catch any glimpse of expression.Was he satisfied with her answer?"When?"Leila stared into the distance. Only if she knew when."I don't know. But very soon."He looked away. At least her answer was different from her mother's.He had asked Scarlet the same question one night when she tucked them in."Mom. Why did we move here?"She answered,"We had to move because it's necessary honey.""Alright."James said to Leila."Tell me. How's school?"Leila wanted to engage him in a conversation.She would be spending enough time here with them. She should be able to help him come back.He smiled."You have made a friend?"Leila asked him.He nodded affirmatively."Ohh. That's nice. Tell me about him or her."She was glad to hear he had al
James alighted from the car and covered his bruised face with his hands.He heaved a sigh of relief as he walked into the living room with no sign of Scarlet and Leila around.He dropped his hands and headed toward his room, he bumped into Scarlet on his way.He was disappointed.He quickly covered his face again."What happened to your face?"She saw his bruised face. She knew he was covering it because he didn't want her to see it."You get into a fight with someone?"James sighed. There was no point hiding it again.He dropped his hands and looked away.Scarlet ran his hands through her hair.She asked him a question why was he keeping quiet?"Start talking."She furrowed his eyebrows at him."Just leave me alone!"He exclaimed and stormed off. There were more important things to do now.He had to find the money he would give to those bastards tomorrow.Her jaw clenched tightly. She followed him inside.James sighed when she entered. He had forgotten to lock the door.He's just not
James knew if he told him, it would be trouble for him. It wasn't something he couldn't handle himself.He wouldn't escalate things by letting Ryan know. So far he could pay them, there was nothing to worry about."It's nothing.""Is anybody bullying you?"Ryan asked him."No!"He lied. He didn't want to get anyone involved.He quickly added,"Do I look like someone anybody can bully?"Ryan chuckled. He shook his head."I'm telling you. You don't."He teased him and winked at him."You can give me the money tomorrow. I don't want my aunt and mum to find out I have that amount of money with me."They would bombard him with questions. And no, he's not ready for that.Ryan understood.He watched the little guy walk away.He shook his head. The little boy never ceased to amaze him.He wondered what he needed the money for. He would start watching him closely now.He would find out what he needed it for on his own since he decided not to tell him anything.He had a hunch the money James wa
The soft, white sand stretched as far as the eye could see, and the rhythmic sounds of crashing waves provided a soothing backdrop for the joyous occasion.David and Leila would be celebrating their love on a picturesque beach.The beach was beautifully adorned with delicate white and pastel-colored flowers, carefully placed to enhance the natural beauty of the surroundings. A romantic arch, intricately woven with cascading blooms, served as the focal point for the ceremony. Gauzy white curtains billowed gently in the coastal breeze, creating an ethereal atmosphere.Rows of comfortable seating, decorated with flowing ribbons and flower petals, awaited the arrival of their beloved guests.It was a beautiful day for both Leila and David. Leila was adorned in a stunning white gown, gently gliding down the aisle, Scarlet took her arms as they walked side by side.Her eyes were locked on David, the man she cherished and would spend the rest of her life with. It was the best moment, seeing
Leila's heart raced with excitement as she strolled hand-in-hand with David through a romantic park on a cold night.David held her hands and began."You complete me. Your smile awakens me, making me want to burst open...you are my strength and weakness. Without you, my life is meaningless."Tears glistened in Leila's eyes. A warm blush rose to her cheek. She felt a surge of ecstasy washed over her.She loved him so much too. Her eyelids fluttered.She gasped. She wrapped her hands around him and kissed him like it would be her last."I love you so so much."As they walked along a moonlit path, Leila saw a soft glow in the distance. Curiosity lit up her eyes as they reached an open area of the park, revealing a breathtaking sight: a dark sky illuminated with bursts of colorful fireworks dancing in the air which said,'will you marry me?'Leila wasn't sure she had seen it. She wasn't dreaming.She was amazed. Her eyes lit up."Oh my goodness! David, did you see that?"She turned her he
David ran down the stairs."See who's here."Rebecca cringed when she saw David.David sighed and removed his hands from his pocket. He was not expecting to see her.Leila knew Rebecca stayed with Collins and also lost her baby. David had told her all about it."I know you've learned your lesson. I hold no grudges against you."Leila meant what she said. Rebecca just had to start doing the right thing from now on.David furrowed his brows at Rebecca. She should thank her stars she did the right thing. If she had not come to apologize, he would have come for her.Ryan gazed at Rebecca. Her eyes were begging Leila and David. Ryan had intentionally let her in.She had to apologize to Leila for everything she did to her. Leila deserved all the apologies.Now that Ryan gazed intently at her, she was not on her knees. How could she be standing and apologizing?Ryan made her knelt. He pressed her down.He then winked at her. That was the right way to apologize."You can leave now. I will for
Scarlet, Thomas, and James came in with bouquets in their hands and wide smiles on their faces.Leila was ecstatic. Scarlet and Thomas looked like a couple when they stood side by side.They hugged. Scarlet was glad to see Leila. She meant the whole world to her.James had grown tall.They all had a lengthy conversation, giggling and laughing.It was all Leila needed at that moment. Their enemy was no more, it was everything to Leila.Now, she didn't have to sleep in fear. She had always worried herself out, doubting if everything would be alright in the end.She was glad her mind had found peace now.It was over.Thomas and James later took their leave. Scarlet stayed back, she had a lot to discuss with Leila."I know."Scarlet began.Leila did not get her. What did she know?"I know about Collins and David."Leila still did not get her. She wondered what it was she knew about Collins and David."Someone by the name.....Anna. Yes, Anna. She explained everything to me."Leila gazed in
He shoved it inside his mouth."Eat your eye! You evil bastard."He spat it out, moaning.Collins felt the World closing in on him. He muttered,"I hate you."He cackled softly. He would come again for Leila even after death. He would haunt her in her dreams and become her nightmare.David drove a sharp dagger into his mouth. He pulled it out and stabbed him all over the face.After he had destroyed his face, he unsheathed a silver dagger and drove it into Collins's chest.TWO DAYS LATEREverything felt like a dream to Leila. Her eyes snapped open.She didn't feel weak or felt any pain in any part of her body.She easily slid out of bed and made her way through the hallway to the living room. She had no idea what was happening.She was stunned at the sight that greeted her in the living room.She gaped.Anna saw her first."Leila."The rest of the werewolf family were having a discussion, they had not seen Leila quickly.Anna rushed toward her."How do you feel? Is your jaw stretching?
Tears streamed down her face.She had begun to feel nauseous. Something was pulling her from the inside.She wondered if that was her inner wolf. Her eyes widened. She had no idea what it would look like for her to change into a werewolf.She was sure she had been infected by Collins. A bite alone meant something."It's almost getting dark. I will begin the first phase of the honeymoon. The first phase of the honeymoon would be before we wed and the second phase would be after we have wedded. When it's full moon."Leila had not been listening the whole time. Her mind was occupied with the thought of changing into a werewolf.Collins didn't care if she was listening or not. He had come a long way. He could not wait to start the first phase of his honeymoon.He stripped her off.Leila was gobsmacked."What? What are you doing?"She was left only with her undies. She tried to break free from the chair she had been bound to.She was screaming.Collins did not stop. He fondled her breast a
Anna was sure Valerie had seen something."If you had seen the innocent Collins, you would feel pity for him. I thought it was cruel of Valerie to say that. I was angry.""You didn't ask her why she said you could kill if need be?"Anna asked Silas."She said I would know if the time comes."Silas answered and continued."I flared up and told her she shouldn't have adopted him if she could not show him care and love. Our parents didn't raise us to be cruel."David didn't say anything. He was just listening attentively. He knew Silas was going somewhere."I raised Collins. He was a sweet boy, I thought he would be aggressive. It baffled me I didn't see anything strange about his behavior."He paused and continued."My anger at Valerie intensified. I thought she said all those mean things about Collins because she didn't want to take responsibility for him. Some weeks later, Valerie divorced her husband and moved to California with her new lover."David had now become impatient. Silas w
She meant it."If David had not caught us, I would have slapped your dirty face. You have no shame!"She spat. He disgusted her.Collins exhaled deeply."Well, there's nothing you can do about it. If you do not want me, I want you. Jane would not have died if you did what asked you to do.""Get my niece's name out of your decaying mouth.""Should I brief you on how she died?"His lips curved into a smile."I also bound her to the same chair you are currently bound to. She begged me to take her out of this creepy place. She cried for her mummy and Aunt."Leila stared dagger at him. If eyes could kill, hers could have killed Collins by now."She was scared, she hugged me, I had no other choice. When I thought of you and David fucking, it made my heart bleed, and there was no room for mercy."He paused. He bent over Leila. He wanted her to hear what he was about to say clearly."I drove the knife into her left eye first."His breath brushed her face. Leila was shaking. She wanted to brea
They knew they deserved no mercy because they failed to do their job.David opened his eyes. He exhaled deeply."Collins is the devil behind all this. Get your things and disperse. We are hunting him down."He was sure they understood he meant weapons when he told them to get their things.They all looked at themselves with wide eyes. How was that possible?"Collins?"Ryan asked. He was lost. He wanted to be sure David had not mentioned the wrong name."Yes. I found out...he deceived us all."Scarlet was sure she had not misheard him. How could he be spewing nonsense?"What?"She moved closer to him and gazed at his face. Was he sure of what he was saying at all?David knew it would be hard for everyone to believe. Collins had the most innocent face that concealed his darkest heart.He slipped his hand into his back pocket and brought out Jane's journal.He handed it over to her. Scarlet collected it. She wondered where he saw it. Thomas had given the journal to Jane as a birthday gif