If He Had Been With Me Laura Nowlin Novels & Stories

"Looks like Chad needs a word with you, Ms. Albright. I'll leave you to it." Vincent tried to escape while Laura was distracted, but she wouldn't let him go. She tightened her grip out of sheer spite. "You're not going anywhere," she said flatly. Vincent had no comeback for that. He could only shoot her a helpless glare. Meanwhile, Chad had gone still. He'd caught the name Vincent had used. Laura. So this was Laura Albright. Delight surged through him, so strong that he could barely contain it. The cocky attitude he had moments ago vanished, replaced by an almost reverent respect.

"Laura. Remember me?" "Yes," I say quickly, wondering what the hell is going on here. Could this be a coincidence? "I'm Nicole—" "Monroe. Not Calieri." We sit across from each other. I open my laptop. Usually, I know what to say in such meetings, but right now, I'm speechless for obvious reasons. She's the one who's sleeping with Leonardo? Laura clasps her hands and watches me with a look I can't decipher. I don't like the energy she brings at all. There's something about the way she's looking at me...

From her words, she knew that she was also a member of the Moore family and hated Janelle very much. Laura was with Ovan every day, so she would be found easily if she dealt with Janelle.

They both turned. “Elijah,” Laura said, surprised. “You’re still awake.” “Couldn’t sleep.” I eyed Richard. “Seems I’m not the only one.” Richard gave a polite smile. “We were just talking about Elina. Laura’s incredible with her.” I stepped forward and wrapped an arm around Laura’s waist. “She’s incredible with a lot of people,” I said, eyes locked on him. “Doesn’t mean they get to keep her.” Laura stiffened slightly.

I said to my guard who nodded his head in response, “Got it sir.” We sat on the sofa and began to speak, carefully planning what to do. We couldn't afford to be caught off guard and at the same time, we needed more evidence against Laura. “Do you have an idea who she was speaking to when you saw her? I mean, can you recognize his face if you see him?” Nina stared hard for a few seconds and tried to recall. She scratched her head a bit and shook her head. “I'm sorry but I can't recall. I didn't really get to see his face.”

I did so then and there, typing out the words with quick fingers. Once I pressed send I checked for Laura’s message. “I heard Vincenzo’s returning to the city today. Will you be with him?” The message read. Laura truly had her connections everywhere. She was an information giant in a way that many didn’t know. “Yes. I’ve just returned,” I typed out the message before pressing send. Then, I locked my phone and went to have a much needed shower.

The one who told me everything was crumbling, no matter how hard I tried to keep it together. I tried to stay focused, but my thoughts slipped. Was it the baby kicking, or just the weight of it all? Whatever it was, it left me feeling like I was barely holding on. Then my eyes wandered across the room, landing on the two people I never expected to see here. Jason and Laura. They were at a table across the room, laughing together, looking relaxed like nothing was wrong. Laura, who Jason had said was going through something and was supposed to be in the hospital, had her hand on his arm in a way that felt too close, too familiar.

Lilian was quick to say. Her eyes shone with anger as she held onto Kneed. She was the only one who was not in pain, as she had not tasted the food. She had given an excuse at the time dining was going on. "W.. what's going on?" Laura asked, kneeling on the floor, with a confused and fearful gaze. Her eyes were set on her mate, and her heart thudded in her chest, painfully, seeing that he was in pain. She couldn't control herself and immediately she rushed toward Kneed.