"Nolan, are you there?" Carla asked at the other side of the line to be sure that Nolan was listening. She was so excited to share what she considered to be very good news."What the f*ck do you want?" He hissed in annoyance."I don't have all day, spill!" Carla could tell that he was not in the mood. It was even better to tell him when he was angry. Everyone knew how he acted when he was pissed."It's about Layla.." she began as she swirled the glass of wine she was holding."What about Layla?" Nolan asked, suddenly becoming interested at the mention of Layla."You know she's pregnant right?" Carla smiled as she went straight to the point. She would have loved to say it straight to his face, but neither was he home when she went there and he also left the office in a hurry.The enthusiasm within her couldn't wait till they met.Nolan's jaw worked as he remained quiet, it seemed as if he was the only one who was left in the dark, even Carla knew about Layla's pregnancy."You know the
Nolan remained quiet after hearing Karen's question. He remained puzzled about what to say.He actually abused her, he tried her and whipped her mercilessly and even left her in her room without asking after her."I'll just ask Layla after she regains consciousness.." Karen spoke out seeing Nolan was quiet. Whip marks were found in her body and it only pointed at abuse."Please adhere to the instructions I set out for you." She added with a warm smile on her face.Nolan sat up from the chair after collecting the piece of paper Karen had given him as he walked out of the office."Nolan, how's she?" Xander asked the moment Nolan approached them, Aurora spranging up from the chair she was sitting in."She's fine now though she's still unconscious" Nolan replied."And get baby?" Aurora asked anxiously."They're both fine.." Nolan responded as Xander and Aurora breathed out in relief."You're so lucky Layla and her baby is fine " Aurora began in a venomous voice as Xander held her back."D
Layla's eyes fluttered open and she felt the presence of someone in her room. She slowly sat up from the hospital bed, only to see Nolan standing there, with a relieved look on his face.Her heart immediately began to race as she wondered what he was doing to her, she still didn't forget that he had put her in the situation she was in."Layla, how are you doing?" He asked in a low tone. He had never felt pressured by anyone in his life before but here he was feeling pressured."Like you care.." Layla muttered but he heard her well enough.Nolan wasn't expecting Layla to be nice to him or even talk to him after what he'd done.He did not deserve to stand before her. Over the few days when she was unconscious, he realized his mistake and discovered that he had treated her too badly. He never considered her feelings."Layla, I think we should talk.." he said, stepping close to her."About what?" Layla asked in a very low voice. She was not in the mood to see or talk to him."About how yo
VISIT "Hi, Layla!!" Aurora waved as she walked into Layla's hospital room with Xander."Aurora!!" Layla called happily, feeling delighted to see her."Oh my God, Layla. I'm so happy to see you" Aurora stated as she went ahead to hug Layla who hugged her back."Me too.." Layla said, her face beaming with smiles."How are you doing Layla?" Xander asked."I'm good…" "I missed you, girl.." Aurora pouted as she hugged Layla for the second time."Look what we've got you…" Aurora began as she showed Layla the basket she had brought along with her."What's that?" Layla asked in anticipation, as she couldn't wait to see what they got for her."Some supplements that you'll need during your stay here. I brought you a cozy blanket, you'll need it at night.." Aurora informed as she dropped the blanket on Layla's lap."I also made your favorite dish…" she added."Really!!" Layla exclaimed as she smiled warmly."Yes, I made scrambled eggs with spinach, baked salmon with quinoa and broccoli. These
Nolan's car pulled up in front of his apartment and he stepped out, walking over to the other side, so he could help Layla out."No need.." she bluntly refused. "I can help myself" she added and she opened the car door, stepping out as well and she walked inside, leaving her belongings for Nolan to take care of. She planned to make him regret ever laying his hands on her."Maddox!!" She squealed happily the moment she walked inside the house."Woof!" Maddox barked as he jumped on Layla."Oh boy, I've missed you.." she pouted as she rubbed its fur. She'd still not forgotten how much she feared him back then, but now, they've become best buddies."Look at you. It seems as if you've grown bigger.." she teased, still rubbing him slowly then she stood up."You should go to your room Layla and get some rest," Nolan informed, dropping get bags on the floor after he got in."I'm not in the mood to talk, I'll get a glass of water.." she informed walking over to the kitchen and Nolan followed b
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