THREE DAYS LATER….Layla looked outside the window as she enjoyed the quiet ride. Today was the day they were to go to the pack finally.She had bid farewell to Aurora and Xander, as Xander had to stay back to take care of the company.She felt sad leaving, but Xander had promised her that he would be Aurora whenever he came to visit.She also cleared the air with Regan and apologized for not calling that night. She told him that she would be away for a very long time but would endeavor to call him from time to time.The car pulled up in front of a big mansion, the very mansion she came to after the day Nolan marked her.A guard stepped forward to open the car door and Layla climbed down, another doing the same for Nolan."Your Highness.." they bowed, their head facing the ground as they dared not look at his face.Layla then remembered that he was still the old, cold Nolan, whom everyone feared as those icy blue eyes of his could send cold chills down a person's spine.The large door
A few days passed and Layla found the pack comfortable. Everyone was good and nice to her.Keisha mostly as she told her a lot of things she needed to know about the pack.She promised to take her on a tour soon and Layla was happy to do that."What do you want to have for breakfast?" Keisha asked as they alighted the stairs."I think I'll have grilled chicken today. I'm seriously craving that. " She stated."Noted! I'll ask the maids to ask you that.." Keisha informed as Layla gave her a warm smile."Look, it's Nolan.." Keisha pointed out as Nolan looked up to see Nolan talking to Carla.She looked quite shocked to see Carla as she had not seen her since they came to the pack.She saw Carla holding a luggage and she looked angry."Come on.." Keisha motioned as they walked to where Carla and Nolan were."Hi, Carla.." Keisha waved at Carla who only spared a glance at her."I see you just arrived but why did you look angry?" Keisha asked."Because I'm pissed!" Carla muttered as she grit
Layla and Nolan sat down in the large dining room as they waited for their breakfast to be served. Present at the table were Carla, Keisha, and Darren. The palace was a very big place and everyone lived comfortably."How are you doing?" Nolan asked Layla. He had been so busy for the past few days as he had to lay some things in order in the pack, so he's not been around but he was sure Keisha was keeping Layla's company."I'm good as you can see.." Layla replied as Sarah served her portion of food, the other maids serving the others."Thanks.." Layla smiled at her as Sarah stepped back."Was that necessary?" Nolan asked as Layla turned to look at him, they were both sitting near each other."What?" She asked with narrowed brows."You're the Luna. There was no need to say thanks. She's meant to serve you.." he stated. He noticed that Layla was humbling herself too much before maids."Thanks, Mr adviser. But I like being that way. It's good to be nice.." she flashed a smile as she retu
102"Are you okay?" Nolan asked Layla after they got into the room.Layla shook her head slowly as she wasn't able to utter any word, she still found it hard to believe that someone tried to Poison her.She wondered who the person might be that they so badly wanted her dead, even to the point of hiring someone to kill her."No I'm not okay.." she kept shaking as she sat on the bed, there was no way she would be fine when there was someone out there who wanted her dead."I've not even spent up to a month here and someone is already trying to kill me.." Layla uttered in disbelief.What must she have done to anger the person up to the extent of them wanting her dead?"Calm down.." Nolan said as he moved closer to her. He was shocked as well, the person had the effrontery to try and harm Layla.He'd get to the bottom of this and make sure the person paid for their sins."I can't calm down Nolan.." she said as she began to breathe very fast. She felt really scared. Very scared."Look at me
"Ahh!!!!" Carla screamed as she tossed the cosmetics that were lying on top of her dressing table away."F*ck you Layla…" she gritted her teeth in anger as she used her hand to ruffle her hair as she threw her hands in the air.Her plans had been ruined. None of her plans worked. She was just happy for no reason. She had thought Layla was going to die, she had even gone ahead to prepare for a celebration but that fool had ruined all her plans."Damn you Sarah!!" She yelled as she threw herself in the bed in frustration."You think you're smart huh?" She scoffed as she laughed hysterically."You think you're going to avoid all this? You're such a fool, Sarah.." she cursed. Sarah had thought that killing herself would redeem her from all of this."You're so so stupid. You ruined everything for me, now I'll make your family pay for your sins instead.." she swore as she fumed in anger, hatred running through her veins."The family you were trying so hard to protect will pay for this ." Sh
Nolan is seen in his study room with Darren as they talk about the investigation."So what did you find?" He asked as Darren sat opposite him, he had a file in his hand."A poison was detected in Layla's food that was sent to the lab.." he began."Whoever this person was sure hates the Luna a lot.." he deadpanned."If she had taken the poison, there would have been no way out for her. She would have been paralyzed In the next twenty-four hours, then her body would start decaying before she finally passed out.." Darren explained as Nolan pursed his lips, he knew about the poison Darren was talking about."Paralytic rot!!" He muttered as he instantly dropped the pen he was holding.That poison could do something very gruesome to a person, it was mainly used for Lycans.But the strange thing was that paralytic rot was a very rare poison, so whoever was behind this was an important person in the pack."I found the bottle in her room. I've sent my men to trace the origin. Soon enough we'd
The night was cold and quiet as the rain droplets fell slowly from the sky, Carla was seen wearing an all-backcloth with a black hoodie which she used to cover up her head, and she was also wearing a pair of black gloves.Making sure no one had seen her, she skillfully sneaked out of the palace as she left for somewhere.Carla arrived in a small house that looked old and detached, it was located near the woods and there were barely any houses around that area.She stopped at the door and she knocked slowly. The rain was still drizzling."Who's there?" A low deep voice that sounded alert was heard."Archie it's me…" she whispered and the person seemed to have recognized her voice as the door sprang open."Carla.." a man with rough black hair and average looks called with a frown on his face."Archie.." Carla called again, her face wearing a smile."Can I come in…" she requested hurriedly, as she didn't want to risk being seen by anyone."Yes please.." he invited and Carla walked in."H
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.
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