"Thanks for the meal Regan" Layla appreciated as Regan's car stopped in front of her house."You're welcome and thanks to you I had a great time" he smiled at her."Same here" she mumbled as he had helped her lift her mood.Today was a very unlucky day for her at work, the issue with Nolan and then the threats from Carla.If only she could take some days off."Are you not coming in?" She asked."No, say hi to Aurora for me," he refused. He had somewhere important to be."Okay then" Layla shrugged get shoulders making way to open the door, when Regan spoke."Is everything going well at work?" He asked out of the blue."Uhh?" Layla raised a brow at him and she had this puzzled look on her face.Why was he asking her that?"Is everything going well at work?" He asked again."Ye...s, ye…s " Layla stammered."Everything is going well, why'd you ask?" She grilled, thinking maybe he must know something or he probably sensed the coldness from Regan."Nothing just asking," Regan replied with a
"Layla wake up" Aurora shook Layla violently trying to disrupt her sleep."Oh gosh, Aurora let me sleep," Layla groaned, putting a pillow over her head.She has planned to have a good rest today, but Aurora just showed up like the spoiler she old to ruin everything."No, get up" Aurora said gingerly, still shaking her so she could wake up."It's Sunday Aurora, let me rest" she yawned trying to kick Aurora away."That's why you have to get up, let go skiing" Aurora proposed and Layla yelled loudly."You've got to be kidding me!!" She seriously works endlessly from Monday to Saturday. And Sunday being the only day that she has to rest, Aurora is suggesting skiing."No I'm not..""Ow, ow" Layla winced, holding her stomach as if she was in pain, startling Aurora who became alert."Is everything alright?" She asked in concern."No you dummy!!" Layla snapped, removing the pillow from her face."My baby needs some rest and just complained to me that you have to let us be!""No skiing," Layla
Layla kept glancing from side to side in panic, not knowing what to do or say.What was Nolan doing in Seattle?She can't go there. That was the place where her worst nightmares resided.Rosalie, Scarlet and Mike. At least he should have told her so she would prefer herself for this journey Incase anything happened.The world is such a small place. What if she comes across Scarlet who knows about her pregnancy and then Scarlet meets Nolan. Scarlet being a person that blabs a lot will tell Nolan about her pregnancy, what then will happen?Will Nolan deny her? What if he tells her to abort it? What if scarlet does something stupid if they come across each other.A lot of what if's rang through her head and Layla became scared as hell that she unconsciously began to hold her tummy tight.She was beginning to sweat a lot and anyone who would see her would think that she was in a sort of dilemma.Well she was, she was not supposed to be seen or go to Seattle, a place where all her enemies
Layla sat on the couch staring at the ceiling of the quiet hotel room. Nolan was not around. He left, saying he had something to deal with.He left five hours ago and that has been the best moments for Layla, she did not feel insecure with him around and there was no Nolan to yell at her or even scold her.True to his words the hotel room was very big and spacious that they could live inside like none of the other even existed.Her and Aurora had been on call and that kept her busy for an hour.After that, she had a quick shower before Nolan would arrive then she had lunch.She wondered where he must have gone that made him spend such a long time there but she did not care, he can spend eternity if he wanted.Layla took a look at her phone and saw that it was almost evening, she would have loved to sleep but she did not want him to walk in and see her sleeping.She was still staring lifelessly at the ceiling when the door sprang open."Sir!!" She bolted up from the chair the moment sh
"Layla!!" He shrieked in horror. She was there inside the bathtub drowning."Have you gone mad?" He yelled rushing over to the bathtub and he lifted her up, removing her from the water. Did she really want to attempt suicide?Layla gasped in shock the moment she was pulled out of the water, she opened her eyes slowly only to see Nolan holding her.What is he doing here, and why is he staring at me like that?She questioned herself curiously."Sir.." she called out in uncertainty as he was holding her so tight."Are you mad!!?" He yelled releasing her from his hold as he pushed her away from him."Huh?" Layla's brows furrowed, not sure if what she must have done again to anger him."If you want to commit suicide, do it elsewhere not when you're under my care" he warned as Layla froze in confusion.Who and who is commiting suicide.' wait did he think I was trying to kill myself because he found me under water? ' realization struck her and she was tempted to burst into a roaring laugh.W
Layla sighed in exasperation as she quickly wore her clothes, a Jean pant with a tank top.She was more than frustrated right at this moment, her problems didn't seem to be ending, first it was when she broke a very expensive vase, then she had an asthma attack, now Nolan had told her to get dressed that they'll be visiting a mall.According to him, he was having a dinner with some clients and she would be like his plus one. That was the main reason he brought her along in the first place, to pose as his date, because since she came here, she had not done anything meaningful.She combed her hair and noticed that it was getting longer. She needed to visit the salon and get her hair done but that will be in New York, not here in Seattle. She can't afford to come across any one she knows.She packed her hair backwards before coming out of the bathroom to see Nolan waiting for her."I'm ready sir" she announced and Nolan stood up from the chair walking straight right out of the door, Layl
Nolan's icy blue eyes blazed with anger as his voice thundered in the whole room.He went to his car to get something before Layla would finish making her selection but he only came back to see a strange lady pushing her.His body acted before he could even process anything and he saved her.Layla was his mate and until he rejected her and broke the mate bond on a full moon, no living soul had the right to hurt her, not to even lay a finger on her.His wolf would shred that person to pieces.He could feel her shaking in his hold and he didn't care to know who the lady was, all he wanted to do was punish her dearly for trying to hurt Layla."Wh..o's h..e?" Scarlet stammered asking in shock and awe.The man holding Layla was fucking goodlooking and looked rich. He had this scary Aura which would make any woman submissive to him. She wanted him.Her anger for Layla was suddenly replaced by the inquisition to know who he was.An idea struck her and she spoke,"He must be a…""Shut up!!" N
Layla sat quietly during the whole ride as no one spoke to the other. They both minded their business.Nolan found Layla pretty but never saw the need to tell her that or comment on her looks.He had gotten a text from Darren a few minutes ago, telling him that there was a few moon tonight.So after the meeting he had with the clients, he would reject her at exactly 12:00 O clock.Then the need to protect her would be gone and his wolf will no longer be restless at the sight of her.His phone vibrated and he checked to see who it was.It was a text from Keisha telling him to have fun.A smile ghosted his face as he dropped the phone back in place. There was not going to be any fun tonight.Keisha was one naughty girl, he had been friends with her long before he became a Lycan king and an Alpha. They happened to be very close friends.While Carla was kind of his responsibility and he felt the need to take care of her.Her father had died in the war trying to save his life, the same war
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