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Chapter 36: The Recovery
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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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"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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