"Thanks for the treat Xan.." Layla smiled as they walked into the company."You're welcome, anything for you.." he said as Layla laughed him off."Stop it…" she giggled. She really had a great time thanks to him the lasagna she had was top-notch."So how are you enjoying your stay with Nolan huh?' he asked, raising a brow at her."I don't know.." Layla drew out sucking her teeth.She didn't know if she should just tell Xander that living with Nolan was a nightmare."It's great so far…" she finally said. However, it was the opposite of it all."I know Nolan will treat you well. He's a nice guy.." Xander said and Layla chuckled inwardly.Nice her foot! Maybe he was nice to other people but he was certainly not nice to her. At all."Layla is that you? Woah!" A voice filled with amusement rang in her ears and Layla immediately recognized the voice to be Scarlet's."Scarlet.." she mumbled with a frown as Scarlet appeared in front of them.What was Scarlet doing here? How did she find her?
Layla stood unmoving as Scarlet ratted out mean things about her. She could do nothing but sob quietly. There was nothing she could do now, her secret was out.Xander was Nolan's Gamma and there was no way he was going to keep this a secret from his Alpha.He also had a look of doubt in his eyes because, from the way Scarlet spoke, it sounded as if Layla was a loose woman way before she came to New York."Look Miss, that's enough.." Xander finally butted in as he stood in front of Layla, he had finally had enough."No, Mr. It's not enough. You don't know Layla more than I do.." Scarlet scoffed, the fact Xander was supporting Layla despite everything she had said pissed her off the most.She expected him to shame Layla also and leave her here but he was doing the complete opposite."Look I'm her stepsister, I know her more than anyone…""Layla got pregnant in Seattle and ran away from home because she couldn't stand the shame.." she accused."And you know what, she has no idea about th
Layla sucked in a deep breath as she turned to face Xander. There was no point in denying it anymore, the truth was already out."Yes," she confirmed and Xander's face suddenly wore a look of disappointment. So Scarlet was right after all."Who's responsible for the pregnancy, Layla?" He asked, trying to keep his cool. Has Layla been lying to them all this while?"It's Nolan…" Layla responded in a low tone."Nolan?" His eyes narrowed as she looked at her with a questioning gaze."Yes! Nolan is the father of my child and please Xander don't tell him about this.." she pleaded. She planned to beg Xander to keep the truth from Nolan."I shouldn't tell him about this?" Xander questioned as he chuckled."What are you even saying Layla, how sure am I that you're telling the truth?" "I heard when your sister said you got pregnant way back in Seattle and that was the reason you moved to New York, so how does any of this make sense? " he pointed out."I know none of this makes sense Xander but
Nolan sat in his office quietly as his head was in a total mess, right now he needed to put a lot of things straight.Picking up his phone, he called Layla so she could get him the reports he told her to work on, but it didn't go through.Nolan was growing more and more frustrated. He couldn't believe that Layla was ignoring his calls, she was usually so prompt and attentive. He started to worry that something might be wrong. "Layla, can you hear me?" he said into the phone, raising his voice slightly. There was no answer. He hung up the phone and went out into the hallway, scanning for any sign of Layla. The office was eerily quiet, and there was no sign of her anywhere. Where could she be? He thought to himself worriedly.It was almost as if she had vanished into thin air. Nolan went to check the break room, the conference room, and even the supply closet, but she was nowhere to be found. He was starting to feel a bit frantic. What if something had happened to her? He pulled out his
Layla got home feeling very tired, she went straight to her room as she needed some rest.After freshening up and eating some seafood, she began to ponder about what happened at the office today.It felt so strange. Before she went out for lunch with Xander. The reports were intact. She had left them on the table after she finished working on them.As long as she could remember, she didn't go near the shredding machine, not to talk of even placing the reports she had worked so hard on there. She wouldn't even think of punishing Nolan or paying him back with evil.Though he had not been so nice to her, she would never think of doing such to him. She had never thought ill of anybody. Nolan was her mate, how would she do anything that could sabotage his business?Everything was so confusing for her, she just couldn't comprehend how it happened because she was very sure she had left the reports intact and she never went near the shredding machine.Then how?She felt so sad that Nolan di
"Good morning Maddox.." Layla yawned as she stepped out of her room. Maddox was already waiting by her door as he wagged its tail the moment Layla stepped out.Well, that can be kind of confusing since Layla had always been scared of Maddox, but during the last two days, they've become best of friends.Layla had reportedly gotten over her fear for him as she realized that he was really a sweet dog."How are you doing today?" Layla asked squatting In front of him as she rubbed his hair."Whoof!" Maddox barked which shocked Layla a little bit and she fell to the ground."Stop it, Maddox, I thought I told you not to do that.." she frowned as she sat in front of him."You always startle me each time you bark at me unexpectedly.." she complained and Maddox seemed to have heard her complaints as he began to wince softly.He nudged towards her as he rubbed his soft fur on her hand."Don't worry I forgive you okay.." she smiled, patting his head. That's how Layla had been living her life for
"Good morning ma…" Layla greeted the woman at the counter of the grocery store. Holding onto Maddox's leash tightly. She didn't like the attention she was getting one bit and wanted to leave the grocery store as soon as possible.Maddox was one rare and very expensive dog. He was getting attention from people because of its rareness. And that was something Layla hated the most. Attention!"What can I get you?" The girl at the counter asked."Five packets of Dog chow with kibbles and bits.." she requested."And also three packets of a beast and bird.." these were the exact foods that Maddox ate. So she was going to get them for him."That would cost you a thousand dollars.." the lady informed as she placed Layla's orders in a plastic bag."Here's my card.." Layla handed over the black card to the lady. The lady stared at her for a very long time curiously before collecting the card.She must have wondered what a person like Layla would be doing with a black card."Here's your receipt..
"All right Maddox, let's make you something!" Layla exhaled as they walked into the apartment."Woof!" Maddox barked and immediately ran off as if he saw someone. Layla walked slowly into the sitting room but was shocked to see Nolan there, sitting on a couch, dressed in black like a grim reaper. A good-looking one.With him was Maddox who was busy nudging at him."Where are you coming from?" He asked after dismissing Maddox."Uhh.." Layla stammered utterly shocked by his sudden appearance. He has been away for two days and just came in like a ghost, thank goodness she only went out to get Maddox some food."Are you deaf?" He catechized in a cold voice and the plastic bag Layla was holding suddenly fell to the ground out of shock. The devil was back."I went to get some food for Maddox.." She began convincing herself that she had done nothing wrong. So he won't get mad at her or want to punish her."Okay.." he said softly and Layla's face scrunched up in confusion. Just like that he w
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