Layla kept tossing around the bed as she found it difficult to fall asleep. The night was cold as it was also raining but she felt restless.She could have stood up a long time ago and taken a stroll around the room but Nolan was around as he was working on something. He was not yet asleep."Having trouble sleeping?" She heard his voice and she stiffened, he must have noticed her discomfort."Yes…" she replied as she released a sharp breath."Why? You have the whole bed to yourself" he teased as he was busy writing some reports that were supposed to be delivered to the elders the next morning."I don't know.." she confessed as she removed the duvet that was covering her body and she sat up resting her head on the headboard."I'm feeling restless…" she uttered as she stood up from the bed and walked over to the window. She just couldn't fathom why she was finding it so hard to sleep, no matter how hard she shut her eyes, she always ended up opening them and tossing around restlessly.
Nolan woke slowly, his senses gradually coming back to him. He felt a warmth at his side, and as he opened his eyes, he saw Layla's sleeping form, curled up against him. He couldn't help but smile as he gazed at her peaceful face. But then, he felt something shift, and he realized that her arm was wrapped around his waist. He froze, unsure of what to do. Should he pull away, or should he let her sleep? He didn't want to wake her, but he also felt a little awkward. "Fuck.." he cursed inwardly, he could feel that his feelings towards Layla were changing slowly. It felt as if he was beginning to acknowledge her like he should as she was his mate.He was feeling more drawn to her.What would happen when she woke up and realized how close they were? He decided to just stay still, not wanting to disturb her. But as he lay there, he felt a strange sense of peace wash over him. There was something about being so close to Layla that made him feel safe, and he found himself closing his eyes a
"I look forward to eating your food someday.." she uttered as she smiled warmly at him. Then she proceeded to finish her food.It felt so nice hearing from Nolan that her food tasted nice after he ate it for the first time and by the way he ate, she could tell that he was enjoying her food a lot."With pleasure.." his lips curved up in mischief. There was only one thing left for him to do, learn how to cook. It couldn't possibly be hard. He thought."Ummm Nolan…" Layla began softly as she wanted to tell him about something that had been bothering her."Yes…" he replied and their eyes met."I have a favor to ask of you.." she requested."What do you want?""Well, I think it'd be best if we visit Sarah's family.." she said, picking her words carefully.Sarah's last words kept ringing in her ears and she found it so hard to forget it. She had begged her to help her family."What?" Nolan's brows narrowed in confusion."I said I think it'd be best if we visited Sarah's family.." she repeat
Layla, Nolan, and Malcolm all turned together to see who the intruder was."Grandpa!!" Malcolm squealed as his grandfather and sister walked into the house."How are you, my boy?" The old man asked as he rubbed his hair lovingly."I'm fine. Did you bring any food?" Malcolm asked with eagerness in his eyes. He looked like he would need a decent meal."No Malcolm, we didn't bring any food. We couldn't find any. You need to see the way the people in the market chased us away. His sister Millie, who was about thirteen signed in frustration as she closed the door behind them.Malcolm's face immediately squeezed the moment he heard her."Who are they?" Millie asked her brother as she pointed at both Layla and Nolan."Hey there.." Layla waved at her."Who are you? Grandpa, do you know them?" Millie asked her grandfather, who looked closely at Nolan."Your Highness.." he uttered in surprise. He recognized Nolan."Your Highness…" he bowed quickly this time around and he began to urge his grand
Layla and Nolan arrived home alongside Malcolm whose hand she held so tightly. She felt so anxious to finally meet the person who got her food poisoned and wanted her and her child dead.Nolan had mentioned an 'he' she marveled at who he was."Layla you guys are back.." Keisha ran to meet them the moment she saw them, it seemed as if she had been waiting for them to arrive.She also had a confused look on her face."Who's he?" She asked, pointing at Malcolm as she'd never met the little boy before."His name is Malcolm, please can you do something for me, Keisha!" Layla requested."Yes Layla, anything, what do you want?""Help me get him some clothes and get him food please.." she says as she needs to go with Nolan to the dungeon to see who the culprit is."Oh okay…" Keisha drew out as she took a good look at Malcolm again."Alright Malcolm, you go with her. I'll see you later. " Layla smiled at him as Keisha took him away."Let's go.." Layla tugged Nolan's and as he had been quiet si
Layla's feet remained rooted to the ground as blood droplets fell on her face. She stood in shock as she slowly opened her eyes only to see Archie's dead body with blood gushing out from his neck. Nolan beheaded him right there with his bare hands.It all happened so fast, Archie was saying harsh things about her and the next thing she saw was blood. She felt like throwing out her lungs at the gruesome sight before her.Her eyes slowly traveled to Nolan who was standing in front of Archie's body with bloodied hands, blood all over his face. He had this kind of calm expression on his face as he brought out a handkerchief from his pocket, which he slowly used to wipe the blood off his face and hands. This was not the first time she had seen him kill someone this way. He just grew out fangs and killed them like chickens.The first person was Hayes and now it was Archie."Take care of this scum's body and get it out of my palace…" he ordered walking out of the cell after discarding his
Layla walked slowly into her room. She had a gloomy look on her face as she walked in.She had been feeling very down after what Nolan told her.His words to her made her very sad she had been sitting on the balcony for a very long time and only decided to go into the room as she began to feel very cold.Opening the door slowly, she saw a dark Shadow standing by the window side, she immediately guessed that he was Nolan. Judging from the way he stood. Besides, he was the only one who could even go into the room aside from her.Nolan immediately turned the moment she walked in. A cigarette was held between his fingers and he had a rough look with his usual black clothes that he loved wearing.The moment she saw his face, his words rang in her head again. He called her stupid and naive. And it hurt her very much.She thought that they had reached the stage where Nolan would come to understand more than anyone. Because Layla could agree to herself that she needed him and his support."Wh
Layla rolled from one side of the bed to another as she yawned loudly. She snapped her eyes open immediately and remembered what had transpired between her and Nolan last night."Kiss.." she gasped, placing her hands on her lips, her cheeks suddenly hitting up again.That was definitely not their first kiss, but it kept sending butterflies to her stomach each time she remembered how gentle he was and how he called her cute.Looking around the room, she realized Nolan was long gone. She didn't even have any idea of when he left.She frowned, recollecting that he promised to make her breakfast every morning but now he was away.Climbing off the bed, she made way to freshen up and get ready for the day.*****"Good morning Layla…" a tiny voice greeted Layla and she quickly removed her attention from the food she was stirring on the stove as she faced Malcolm who was standing there at the door post of the kitchen."Malcolm, how are you?" She smiled at him."Come in…" she invited Malcolm a
Layla was seated on the hospital bed as she watched Nolan walk in, with a baby in his arms. Noelle was standing beside her mother. Layla's eyes widened as she took in the sight of her son, who was only a month old. He was a chubby, happy baby, with a thatch of dark red hair and bright blue eyes, all the kids took after their father. "Oh, my baby" she exclaimed, reaching out her arms to him. Nolan placed a sleeping Noah in Layla's arms and he snuggled as his mother carried him. “How are you doing, my love?" Nolan asked, tucking a strand of her hair that was lying on her forehead, behind her ear. She woke up a week ago and was going to be discharged that day. Nolan was the happiest person when Keisha called him, telling him that Layla had woken up from her coma. He couldn't be more grateful for he had missed her so very much. Layla looked up at Nolan, her eyes shining with love. "I'm doing better than I ever thought possible," she said, gazing down at Noah, who was sleepi
“Nolan.. “ Darren called as she approached Nolan who was sitting on one of the chairs near Layla's room." I think you should go back to the palace… '' Darren suggested, as Nolan had not stepped foot out of the hospital since Layla was brought in. She was still in a coma.“And a nanny has been assigned to take care of the baby.." he added as Nolan shook his head slowly.Nolan hadn't even had the time to have a look at his son. As he was worried about Layla. Nolan was so conflicted. He wanted to be by Layla's side, but he also felt an urgent need to hold his son. It was as if his heart was being pulled in two different directions. He knew that Layla would want him to spend time with their baby, but he couldn't bear the thought of leaving her alone.“And you should be with Noelle also.." Darren continued as it seemed like Nolan had no plans of wanting to leave.“She's been crying nonstop. I heard from Keisha that she had refused to eat her meals and locked herself up.." he informed and
“Is she still crying!" Aurora asked Keisha who stood outside the door of Noelle's room.“Yes.." Keisha muttered softly. "I feel so bad for her," Aurora said, her voice heavy with sympathy. "To be separated from her mother like that, it must be so hard for her.""I know," Keisha said, a worried frown on her face. "I wish there was something we could do to make her feel better."“f*ck!" Aurora cursed as her eyes darted to Kira who was holding her mother's hand, then it dawned on her that she was not supposed to curse in front of a small kid.But the situation they were in now was so complicated.Layla was still in a Coma and her child was just brought out from the incubator and then brought him. Noelle on the other hand has not stopped crying since the day she was brought back from the hospital. She refused to eat or even talk to anyone and Noelle was very stubborn, it was very hard to persuade her.“What should we do now? We have to make her eat" Aurora asked, but she knew that was a
Nolan stood unmoving as it seemed that his world came to an abrupt stop. He felt like he had lost everything that very moment, as his wife and daughter lay unconscious on the ground.He could still hear Noelle's heartbeat but the same couldn't be said for Layla whose heartbeats were very faint. She was literally half dead.“This is what you get… “ Carla never got to finish her statement as a blow came flying towards her.Nolan hit her so hard that she lost three of her teeth and she began to bleed.Carla staggered back, clutching her mouth and groaning in pain. She looked up at Nolan, her eyes wide with shock and fear. Carla knew it was over, Nolan was never going to spare Jet, not from the look he had on his faceBut she won at least, Layla would never get Nolan and she made sure of that and turned out victorious. Nolan would not also lose Layla but the unborn child she was carrying.A cold satisfaction settled over Carla as she realized that, even though she had been defeated, she
“You must be joking.." Layla blurted out as she couldn't believe her ears.Carla had lost her mind, what she was requesting was totally out of it. There was no way Nolan was going to do that. "I'm serious, Layla," Carla said, her voice firm. "Nolan has to give me a child, and then you'll be free to leave with Noelle. It's the only way to protect everyone.""You can't be serious!" Layla said, shaking her head in disbelief. "Nolan would never agree to this. You're delusional."Carla's face turned dark, her eyes flashing with anger. "I'm not delusional, and I'm not going to give up until I get what I want. You'd be wise to cooperate, or things could get very ugly."" You must be silly Carla... “ Layla snapped in anger. “Do I seem like I'm joking with you?" Carla raised a brow at her and then she laughed. "Nolan is going to have sex with me.. “ she spelled out word by word for them to hear. “And then I'm going to get pregnant and bear his child.." she said proudly for them t
“Car…la.. you…” Layla stuttered short of words as she pointed at Carla who was standing in front of her. Alive. The last time she heard about her, was her death and a funeral was held for her.Then how come Carla was standing in front of her? Was Carla the one who took Noelle away? It couldn't be… But then Layla remembered that Carla was her only enemy in the past. The one that wanted her dead!!"Carla?" Layla called again, her voice barely above a whisper. "But... I thought... you were..."She trailed off, unable to finish the sentence. Everyone had always thought that Carla had died in a car accident, but now she was standing right in front of her. Layla felt like she was in a dream or a nightmare.“Carla.." Nolan called with uncertainty in his voice. He was going to kill her for real this time if she had something to do with the abduction of his daughter.“Hi, baby. Missed me?" She blew a kiss at Nolan who held a disgusted look on his face.“Enough of all this Carla!!!” Layla sna
“I think you should talk to her yourself, she refused to eat anything," Keisha said to Nolan as they both stood by the door to Layla's room.It just marked 24 hours since Noelle was taken away from them.The whole pack was in turmoil as everyone was trying to find the little princess but it seemed like she just disappeared into thin air.Nolan has set out a huge cash prize for anyone who could provide for his child, while he did all he could to find her by searching the nook and cranny of the pack.Each time a guard came to give him reports, he hoped it was good news. “F*ck'' Nolan ran his hands through his hair as he exhaled sharply. He hadn't gotten sleep neither had he eaten, not that he was planning to, as he didn't mind starving as long as his little angel was brought back to him hale and hearty but the same couldn't be said for Layla. She was human and was also pregnant.“I'll talk to her.." Nolan voiced out.“Please do.." Keisha said as Nolan walked into the room. No one has
Layla was in great shock as she couldn't believe that someone would actually try to kidnap her daughter. It all happened so far and now Noelle is gone.It was like a nightmare come true. And now, her daughter was gone, and she had no idea where she was or what was happening to her. It was a parent's worst nightmare, and Layla felt like she was going to go crazy with worry.“Layla where were.." Nolan, who seemed to be waiting for her, asked the moment he saw her walk in.He couldn't find Layla and Noelle and they seemed to be taking long to arrive. She entered just when he was about to send out guards to look for them.Layla, who felt lifeless, fell into Nolan's arms as she didn't even know where to begin in telling him that his daughter was missing.“What happened to you and where the f*ck is Noelle?" He asked, alarmed as he couldn't shake off that foreboding feeling that something was wrong.“I… I… “ Layla began stammering as fresh tears flowed down from her eyes.“I seriously have
Noelle ran happily to her parents' room and she opened the door, barging into the room.“Mommy!!" She squealed happily as she jumped in the bed. Layla was asleep. “Yes, dear…” Layla groaned her eyes stuttering. She just finished serving Noelle her lunch a few minutes ago and decided to have some rest. What on earth did she want again? Layla thought as she slowly sat up from the bed." Baby mommy needs to sleep.. “ she yawned as Noelle immediately sat in her lap, wrapping her little hands around her neck. " You know mommy is pregnant with a little brother, so I need maximum rest. What do you want? “ Layla asked knowing the only reason Noelle would come was because she wanted something from her.She was taking some lessons with her governess before Layla left her." I want to go the the park!” Noelle announced her face beaming with smiles and Layla groaned tiredly." Come on Elle. Not today..* she pointed out.“Please, Mommy. Take me to the park, you need and daddy.." she requested p