Novels by Layla

MYRA My eyes fluttered open, a sharp pain stabbing through my head.“Ouch…” I groaned, wincing as I touched the sore spot.And then I turned, and froze. Alpha Grey. He was right there, his hand resting lightly on my head, his touch strangely steady, grounding me. My chest tightened. Without even thinking, I threw myself into his arms, hugging him tightly like I never wanted to let go. It felt desperate, like if I released him, he would disappear forever.For a moment, he didn’t move. Then, slowly, I felt his arms wrap around me, firm and warm, holding me in return. My eyes burned, and I shut them, breathing him in, not caring how foolish or weak I looked.“Are you okay now?” I whispered against him, finally forcing myself to pull back. My hands lingered on his sleeves before I let go.That’s when I noticed, he was staring at me. His eyes, so intense, caught mine and refused to let go. His lips tugged into a small smile, almost s

REIDThe night air burned my lungs as I sprinted, each step pounding against the earth, carrying me closer to Martha’s home. My mind raced faster than my feet, thoughts of Gray twisting and crashing against each other.“Hold on, Gray… I’m coming,” I muttered through gritted teeth.Never would I have imagined myself racing like this, desperate, as if the world might collapse if I didn’t make it on time. Gray wasn’t just my Alpha. He wasn’t just my friend. To me, he was more, my brother, my family.I could still see that night so vividly. The memory flashed in my head like lightning. I was only a boy, broken, shattered after losing my family to rogues. I had nowhere to go. The late Alpha, Gray’s father, stood tall, his expression hard, his words harsher.“There is no room. He cannot stay.”I remembered the coldness in my chest at those words, the emptiness settling into my bones. But then Gray, just a boy himself, dropped to his knees in front of his father. His small fists clenched, h

GRAY The noise around me was loud, pounding fists, heavy boots, angry voices threatening to break the door down, but it all felt far away, like I was underwater. Distant. Fading.I was aware, but I couldn’t move.I tasted blood, thick, metallic. It coated my tongue and spilled past my lips. My lungs burned with each breath.What the hell was happening to me?My body trembled, every muscle screaming in protest. My chest felt like it had been cracked open. Was I dying? Not like this. But I couldn’t ignore it anymore, this thing inside me. Whatever it was, it had been dormant for years. But now, within just weeks, it had grown worse. Violent. Unpredictable. It was like it had finally caught up with me after years of pretending it wasn’t there.I heard Myra’s breath catch beside me. She was holding me tightly, her hands shaking. Her body pressed against mine, small and warm, but trembling like a leaf in a storm. I didn’t want her t

MYRA/SELENE “What do I do now?” My voice cracked in the silence. My hands trembled as I crouched beside him. “Could he be dead?”No. No, no, no. There was no way. He couldn’t be.“Hey! Get up!” I shook his shoulder, my voice desperate and rising. His body remained limp, unresponsive. Not even a flinch.Panic gripped my chest like a vice. My breath shortened. My hands flew to my head as I paced in tight, frantic circles. “Oh God… no, no!” The forest was closing in on me, the trees towering like silent witnesses to something I couldn’t undo.Then, footsteps. Fast, calculated. Not just one set. Multiple.The soldiers. They were still after us.I whipped my head around in terror, my eyes wide. I had to move. Fast. But how was I going to carry this man? He looked like a goddamn mountain, a high giant carved from stone. And me? I was a feather next to him.I looked down at him, his strong jaw slack, skin pale, lips s

MYRA/SELENE “Tell me now!” Gray's voice thundered with urgency, his brows furrowed and eyes wide with fierce intensity.I flinched, startled by the sudden burst of emotion. My fingers curled into my palms, my throat dry.“No... I don't have any bad blood with him. Not at all,” I said, shaking my head. My voice trembled, but I forced myself to meet his gaze. “I'll leave with you.”Gray didn’t hesitate. “Alright. Then let’s go. Now.”Without another word, he grabbed his mask and slipped it over his face, then reached out and clasped my hand firmly. His grip was warm, solid, like an anchor in the chaos surrounding us. He led the way with swift, determined strides, weaving through the narrow passageways with the certainty of someone who had planned every step.But nothing could’ve prepared me for what I saw as we stepped outside.My breath caught in my throat.Bodies. Guards lying lifeless on the cold ground. Blood

MYRA/ SELENE I sank my teeth into the stranger’s hand—hard. But he didn’t flinch. Instead, his grip tightened as he dragged me backward, deeper into the shadows behind the thick velvet curtain. My breath caught in my throat as I struggled, my body twisting wildly in resistance.What the hell was he doing?The curtain swayed, brushing my cheek like a silent accomplice. And then… he let go. Just slightly. Enough for me to spin around, and then I saw him.My heart stopped.That mask… it slipped. And beneath it, I saw a face I never expected to see again.Alpha Gray.The same Alpha who had supposedly abandoned me. The one the Warden said had left without a word and ordered his Beta to inform Alpha Jace to kill me. My entire body went stiff, my chest rising and falling erratically as confusion flooded me like a tidal wave.Why was he here?I opened my mouth to ask, needed to ask, but before I could utter a

ElysiaI couldn't believe it. Positive. I stared at the pregnancy test in my trembling hand. My heart was pounding so loudly that I could hear it. "I'm pregnant," I whispered to myself. Saying it out loud made it feel more real, but it still didn’t sink in. A wave of dizziness washed over me as I tried to process the reality in front of me.I couldn't believe it. It's been a month since I left Vethania, hoping for a fresh start, believing I could forget about him. But my mind still thinks back to that night. It felt good being with him. The way he spoke and the way he held me that night... I thought it ended there, but fate had other plans.What if I hadn't left before he woke up? Not that it would have changed anything; I couldn't stay, even if I wanted to. He was a stranger, a handsome stranger, but also crazy, claiming to be the king.And now, I was carrying his child. I was faced with a difficult decision. Should I keep the baby or not? I thought about all the possibilit

GabrielI woke up to the persistent vibration of my phone. I groaned, reaching for it on the nightstand. The screen glowed with missed calls and unread messages. All from Slyvie. It was already morning.I ran a hand through my hair as the events of the previous night came rushing back. The club. The scent of whiskey and desire. The woman who had captivated me with her defiance and stolen kisses. Elysia. I turned to pull her closer, to lose myself in her warmth again, but the space was empty.My wolf, Zaine, snarled in frustration. She left. “She shouldn’t have,” I muttered under my breath. “Find her”I ignored his command, swinging my legs over the bed. I had never cared about a woman staying before, never felt this… void. "She left," I said aloud, trying to convince myself it didn't matter. "Her choice."A sharp knock interrupted my thoughts. "Gabriel! Open up!"Sylvie. I could hear the impatience in her voice through the door.I pulled on a pair of jeans and let her i

Elysia I dropped my bag onto the couch and made my way to my room. This house now felt like a constant reminder of the two people who had ruined my life. I couldn't stay here anymore, not with Kathy.I decided to pack my belongings, throwing in whatever I could find. As I was packing, my mind drifted to my mom's place in Elyndor. I hadn't been back there in years, but it felt like the only place I could escape to.I zipped up my suitcase and took a deep breath, feeling a sense of determination wash over me. You can do this, Elysia Just then, my phone buzzed. I almost ignored it, but something made me glance at the screen. Sylvie."Girl, where are you? I'm at Euphoria and there are some seriously fine men here tonight!"I'd completely forgot we were supposed to meet up."I can't," I said, sitting heavily on my bed. "Something happened.""What kind of something? The good kind or the 'I need tequila' kind?""The second one. Definitely the second one.""Then get your ass down here

ElysiaThe elevator dinged on the twentieth floor, and I stepped out clutching the chocolate cake I'd spent three hours perfecting. Derrick had always told me he didn’t care much for birthdays, but I knew better. Everyone deserves to feel special on their birthday."Hi, can I help you?" Lily, Derrick’s secretary voice cracked slightly as she looked up from her desk."Just here to surprise the birthday boy," I said, balancing the cake box carefully. "Is he in?"Her face went pale. "Actually, maybe you should call first…""Since when do I need to call?" I laughed, already heading toward his office door. "It's me, Lily.""Wait!"Lily practically lunged from behind her desk, eyes wide with panic.I barely stopped myself from bumping into her. "What the hell, Lily?""He's... he's in a very important meeting!"I stopped, studying her face. Lily was many things, but a good liar wasn't one of them. Her left eye was twitching like it always did when she was hiding something."What kind of meet