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
"What are you doing?" Layla asked with a hitched breath as Nolan stood right in front of her.What was he planning to do?"Something new.." came his response in a dry and raspy voice."I have to leave, I have something to do.." she stammered making her way to leave but he held her back."What are you doing?" Layla asked in horror, his face held an evil smirk that scared the living hell out of her."Come here.." he tugged her wrist and the next thing, Nolan was already seated on the couch, Layla on his lap."What are you?" She asked horrified, wanting to stand up from his lap but he held her even tighter."Don't even think of moving an inch!" He warned and that seemed to have done the trick as Layla sat still unmoving.Layla could feel the tension in the air as she sat in Nolan's lap. The room was quiet, save for the soft sound of their breathing. She could feel his gaze on her, burning into her skin, and she had to fight the urge to squirm under his intense scrutiny. Finally, he spoke
"No, no, no...It's not what you think?" Layla began in stammers, she didn't know what was in the text but whatever it was she was sure Nolan was not supposed to see it."I only went to the grocery store, I swear to God.." she swore fidgeting in fear. The murderous glint in Nolan's eyes scared the living hell out of her."Then what's the meaning of this bullshit?" He howerled grabbing Layla's arm as she flinched in fear."It was nice spending time with you today, hope to go on a date soon ( love emoji). Hope you got home safe" he read out in fury. Was Layla seriously seeing another man?"No, no… Nolan, you're misunderstanding the whole issue here" she defended. The text was from Regan. Now she knew. How would she explain to Nolan that it was just a harmless text, Nolan would not spare her."Misunderstanding?" He chuckled in amusement."Where did you meet him? So you went to see a man before going to the grocery store?" He asked in disbelief as Layla quickly shook her head."Nolan pleas
Layla stepped out of her room ready for work as she walked to the sitting room, where she saw Nolan sitting there over a cup of coffee."Good morning.." She greeted him unsure if that was the right thing to do after what happened the previous day.But nonetheless, she wanted something from him that was why she greeted him because she would rather act like he didn't exist."I'm off to work.." she informed him softly. That was what she wanted from him. She didn't know if he changed his mind after what happened yesterday and might use that as a means to punish her."I'm off to work.." she said again seeing that he did not give her a reply."Nolan, I'm off to…""What the f*ck do you want me to do about it?" He snapped coldly at her. So he was still pissed.Well, he could be angry to the extent of hitting his head against the wall for all Layla cared."I just…""Get lost.." he waved her off and Layla quickly ran out of the house.He didn't change his mind after all, Layla was very happy to
"Who's it, hold on, I'm coming!" Aurora yelled as she ran out of her room. It was just 9pm so she wondered who was knocking at her door, knowing there was no way it could be Layla as Layla was at work."Good morn….oh Fuck!" Her countenance fell the moment she saw the person standing on her porch."What are you doing here?" She asked coldly."I came here to see you, why else would I be here?" Xander responded pointing out the obvious."Now you've seen me, leave.." She made her way to shut the door but was stopped by Xander."I also came to talk to you about something, so I'm coming in.." he smirked as he walked straight into her apartment as he sat on the couch comfortably."I never invited you in!" Aurora snapped at him as he chuckled."Chill Aurora, stop getting worked up already.." Xander said as if he was bored of her attitude."Well you being here is getting me so worked up that I feel like strangling you, so leave!" She ordered pointing at her door."I came here because of Layla,
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