Nathan POV I fucked up; Layla didn't leave me, she was taken from me by two psychopaths, and I can't kill them; she already has. What the fuck am I going to do to make this right. Guilt has been gnawing at my gut since Amy told me. Layla was the best thing ever to happen to me, and I blew it. Then to make matters worse, I slept with several unmated females in my pack, and Layla knows. What the fuck have I done? Amy still isn't speaking to me, and I have no idea how to fix anything. Drew walks into my office, handing me a coffee. I look at him and ask, “How do I make things right with Layla?” He shrugs as he sits across from me and says, “I have no idea, Nathan. Have you tried to contact her?” I shake my head. “No,” He growls, “Well, if you don't make the first move, you're not going to get anywhere, are you?” “I don't know what to say to her, Drew.” “Well, sorry, would be a good fucking start, wouldn't it” Drew has a point, but we both know sorry isn't going to cut it. I

Layla POVI was hoping to get here before Nathan; he hasn't taken my eyes off me. Zach snorts as he says,“Is that him?” I nod. “Yes” “He's smaller than I thought he would be.”I laugh, shaking my head as I go to open the door and say,“Everyone is smaller than you, Zach.” Zach reached across my seat, putting his hand on mine,“Stay where you are, Layla; it's time to get this show on the road.” Then he climbs out of the car, nods to Jackson, and opens my door for me; when I climb out of the vehicle, he kisses me on my forehead before saying,“I will get the girls out, sweetheart, if you want to say hello to your mother.” I chuckle before whispering, “Omg, your crazy; please don't overdo it, Zach.” He winks and slaps me on my ass before opening the backdoor to get Ellie out. I can feel Nathan's anger reaching me from where I am standing; I take Ellie off Zach so he can get Beth and motion for him to follow me to the porch. Nathan smiles, saying, “It's good to see you, Layla.”

Layla POV Declan's a sneaky prick, but why would he go to such an elaborate scheme to get another pack to come for us. “Zach, why would Declan go to such lengths to do this?” He frowns, “What did your parents tell you about the werewolf society Layla.” I shrug, “Nothing, Zach; my father was an asshole, and he banished my mother when I was ten years old.” Zach's knuckles turned white as he gripped the steering wheel; a tone of disbelief entered his voice as he asked, “Nothing. Are you serious?” “Yes, Zach.” “Ok, I will keep the history lesson short. Have you ever heard anyone talk about a female Alpha before you?” I shake my head “Nope.” “That's because they are rare. If a female with Alpha blood in her veins shows any special abilities, she is hunted and killed. I have no doubt there must be a handful of female Alpha’s scattered across the world, but they would be hard to find.” “That's why Jackson and Leon wanted us to have allies, isn't it?” “Yes, you were not s

Layla POV I could kill Zach; of all the times he could have found his mate, it had to be today; I actually felt sorry for the girl. By the time Zach’s finished with her, she won't be able to walk for a week. It's not that I am jealous because I am not; it's just right now, I could do with a little bit of his advice. When Zach said the wolf from the mountain, I was expecting Darius to look like a bear, but no, he doesn't. I noticed everything about Darius as soon as I laid eyes on him. Darius has caramel brown eyes, flecked with gold surrounded by a thick hazy, black limbal ring. Thick black eyelashes any woman would die to have, a rugged, unshaven jaw, and sunkissed honey-colored skin. His chocolate brown hair is short on the back and sides and a little longer on the top. Darius’s eyes crinkled at the edges when he smiled, showing perfect white teeth. Don't get me started on his lips; the man has the most alluring lips I have ever seen. Darius is six foot three inches tall; broad-mu

Layla POV I am still sitting in my office; my mood hasn't improved since the meeting with Darius and Riley, ‘Who the fuck do they think they are?' Why haven't I got a mate yet? Really, bit fucking personal; don't you think, he only came into my life a couple of days ago. What do I look like, a bleeding heart? Lea irritates me further by saying, “Darius might be our second chance, mate, Layla.” I growl. “Are you ready to let your guard down yet, Lea?” She whimpers “I don't know.” I frown “Well, neither do I.” ‘What if we tell him a small part of what happened to us, Layla?” “Like what, Lea?” Lea’s voice is uncertain as she says, “Only about Nathan.” “Why?” “Because I can feel the moons pull to his wolf Layla.” I rub my forehead and say, “Really?” “Yes.” “I am not rushing into anything, Lea; Darius needs to earn our trust before we can even think about getting close to him.” “Ok, but I am going to talk to Gray.” “Suit yourself, Lea, but don't tell him e