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Chapter 30: The Un-Welcomed Guest
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Layla could barely see or move. Alistar had ripped into her thigh and had only let go to chase after Solomon who was bounding towards her petrified child. All she could do was scream nonsensical guttural cries as she fought to maintain consciousness. She tried to drag herself towards Cassias but she was losing too much blood. Time was at a stand-still, she could barely comprehend anything that was happening. Solomon quickly approached Cassias and bit the back of his shirt and threw the small boy onto his back. He was not used to carrying anyone in this manner, it was awkward and uncomfortable but he wasn't going to complain. He had only one objective and that was to get Layla's child to safety. He only had to get away from Alistar. No other Thundermoon wolf dared to move towards the Moonbane pack or towards Solomon. They were slowly backing away out of fear. Cassias was sobbing hysterically. Layla wanted to shift so bad and defend her son but she was unable to. She had lost too muc
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The night air grew bitterly cold the closer the time crept to morning. Layla awoke to the gentle sensation of someone or something pulling her by her torn and ragged dress which was frozen to her body. She could tell that whoever or whatever was pulling on her dress was doing so with extreme caution but due to the drastic cold temperature and her frozen dress, it felt as if the top layer of her skin was being forcibly removed from her body. She was so disoriented and discombobulated, that she couldn't process what was happening to her. But it wasn't violent, she knew that much. Her eyes did not want to open but not without trying. She began to panic, she couldn't understand what was happening or what had happened. It felt as if ice was running through her veins, she was frozen cold to her core. She wanted to move or scream but was met with nothing except futility. Her heart was racing. Her thoughts were swimming, nothing was making sense. She was lost, physically, emotionally. She
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Una stood speechless as she shook her head disapprovingly at her daughter. She slowly placed her hands on her hips as if she was about to scold Layla. This reaction was infuriating to Layla who's anger was reaching a boiling point. "Layla," Una began furiously. "You must reject him-"Layla scoffed, "No, you will not tell me what to do. You have lost that privilege ages ago.""I am your mother," Una's eyes filled with tears but they had no effect on Layla. "Yes, you are my birth giver," Layla corrected. "But you haven't been my mother in a very long time. And also, I am a grown woman. Any parental right that you do not possess would be void due to that simple fact. But I would argue more than anything else in the world, you have not been a mother to me for as long as I can remember, you have lost the right to comment on my life.""I just want what is best for you," Una said sweetly. "My mate is what is best for me," Layla glared. Una sighed, she knew that she would not convin
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Solomon quickly scoped her into his arms and cradled her almost lifeless body. He wrapped her into a large bear fur. He was surrounded by Moonbane wolves who were eagerly on the prowl for any hint of Alistar. Solomon was close to tears at the sight of his mate. Layla's lips were blue and her skin was almost colorless. He was so relieved that he had found her but her current state was alarming and he doubted that even with the best healers that she would be able to make it through. All he knew is that he needed to get her back to his home and get her warm. He was thankful that Alistar didn't carry her that far off from the fort. There was so much blood all over the ground, the whole situation was a miracle and he felt so blessed by the Goddess. He hoped that Alistar was lying in the snow in a similar state but he wasn't optimistic. He ordered a small group of the wolves to continue their hunt of Alistar and the rest to return with him as protection as he could not shift as he carrie
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Layla's heartbeat remained steady throughout the night much to the delight of the healers. As her body warmed up, she regained her color and was slowly losing her sickly pallor. The healers replaced her bandages in the middle of the night, the jostling of her body woke her from her slumber. For a split second, she had convinced herself that it was all a horrible dream and that she had fallen asleep next to Solomon and there was a party to return to. She was brutally brought back to reality when an elderly man with deep set wrinkles, a long gray beard, and very kind eyes greeted her with a warm smile. "Hello, there!" The elderly man said cheerfully. "I am so pleased to see you awake." Layla was confused but did not want to appear to be rude. The man seemed kind and she knew all of Alistar's allies, this man was not one of them which could only mean that she was back at the Moonbane fortress. She didn't understand it but it made her more nervous. There was a certain level of reali
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The sun peeked through the window and gently woke the lovebirds from their slumber. Layla's body was tight and it was painful for her to move but she knew that she needed to. The longer she stayed still in bed, the more likely it would be that she would not recover in the manner that she wanted to. Solomon sleepily kissed the top of her head, "Good morning, Lone Wolf."Layla smiled, "Good morning. Did you sleep alright?" "Of course I did, I slept next to you. I can spend my life doing that." He happily sighed as he tried to fall back asleep. "Solomon," she said softly in a sing-song voice. "Shh, back to sleep," he replied. Layla, despite the pain she was physically in, was on cloud nine. She could not remember the last time she was this happy. It was intoxicating. She wasn't going to let any negative thoughts creep into her mind and ruin the moment. There was no reason to not believe that this could be her life. She was Solomon's mate, this was a part of that. After comin
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A month went by peacefully. Layla focused on her healing. She was happy to see Cassias thrive in this environment. Layla couldn't tell if it was from the absence of Alistar and the negativity of the Thundermoon pack or if it was that the quality of life was much greater here than anywhere else. Layla wasn't going to complain. Whatever the reason, it looked good on him. Within days from the attack, as they were nestling into a routine, Layla began to learn the Riverwalker's native language. She grew tired of waiting around for Solomon to finish with his tasks for the day to accompany her in the room and read to her. She loved to listen to him and he was more than willing to push aside his obligations but she wouldn't allow him to. Learning it filled the time apart more so than staring at the walls. And besides, she knew if they were to ever have children they, too, would speak it and she didn't want to be the odd one out. Cassias joined her in her studies and took to the language mor
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"I am so sorry," Solomon said once they were out of ear range. "I don't understand why it is so difficult for her to accept this. I feel like your father and my father are on board but she is so stubborn. What she said was uncalled for and unacceptable. Please know that I do not share any of her opinions."Layla smiled but it did not hide her pain. She tried to put on a brave face for Solomon. She knew that it must be harder for him to listen to all of this than her. She knew how Saraiah felt, it was no secret. They had been naive to think that she would change her mind and support them. But they desperately wanted to believe, all children do regardless of age, that their parents love them and support them unconditionally. "It's okay," she said softly. "I love you," he said as he took both of her hands in his. Layla stood on her tip-toes to gently give Solomon a quick reassuring kiss. "We should check on Cassias. I want to make sure he's okay. My mom can be," he paused, "a lot, es
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They left the camp the next morning. Layla was happy to never return to this cursed place ever again. This chapter of her life was finally over. Before she stepped into the carriage to return home, she bent over and found a small red rock. She placed it in the pocket of her dress. It wasn't for her but for Cassias. This was his home, his inheritance. If she had it her way, that rock would be all he would need and never return. There was nothing left for him anyway. She returned in the same carriage as Solomon and his father. It was clear now with Alistar out of the picture what Layla's relationship was towards the leaders of the pack. She was no longer a stranger or an enemy but soon family. The men treated her differently, not that anyone other than Saraiah or Simon treated her badly, but it was a noticeable difference. They respected her now. She was one of them. It was almost as if her connection to Thundermoon never existed. She wanted to treat her time there like it was a dream
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Solomon carried Layla in his arms out of the meeting hall. She wanted to set it ablaze and dance on its ashes but she feared how Solomon would have taken her suggestion so instead she buried her head into the crook of his neck. She breathed his scent in deeply, it calmed her. She finally felt safe but it took more than one deep breath for her body to catch up. Her heart was racing and her breathing was staggered. She hadn't noticed it before but she was shaking tremendously. Her body couldn't shake the fear. Something felt off as if it were forgotten but she couldn't put her finger on it. She tried to process everything that had just occurred but was blanking out. All she could see was the look in Alistar's eye when she drove her knife into him. It was horrifying and heartbreaking. "I'm so sorry I wasn't there sooner," Solomon said softly. "I'll never forgive myself, I should have been there. I shouldn't have left you. I'm so sorry, I was so stupid. I am so stupid.""Where were you?
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"Fancy seeing you here," Alistar's voice was like a menacing song. "I have missed you, my mate."The way he snarled the words "my mate" sent shivers down Layla's spine. She had seen multiple sides of him but this was something new. He wasn't himself. Before her stood a man with nothing to lose and nothing to gain, a man completely taken over by his animalistic side. He was more a monster than man. But Layla could not show any fear. It was time for her to confront her fear face-on, if not only for herself but also for her son and the pack he failed to protect."You look like horse shit," he sneered as he slowly approached her. His eyes darted from hers to the open door behind her. "You finally look as washed up as you are." Layla knew he was trying to get under her skin and cause a reaction, she would not give him the pleasure. "Look at you being so brave with you little bitch boy behind you to protect you," he laughed. "Don't worry, she's all yours," he called out over her should
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