Chapter Forty-sevenLeila's POV I couldn't help but ask Xavier for the umpteenth time where he was taking me to even though I was well aware of the fact that he would never tell me. I know that it was another heartwarming surprise but I couldn't help but feel bored. We had been driving for what felt like ages, and Xavier had been teasing me with the promise of a surprise. "Just trust me, Leila," he would say with a mischievous smile each time I asked him where we were headed. Frustration mounted within me as I wondered what the surprise would be.Finally, he parked the car and turned around to open the door for me. I stepped out of the car and stretched my bones yawning, expressing my tiredness and he cocked a brow at me. Curiosity tingling in my veins as I looked round the environment that did not give me the slightest idea of where we were and what exactly we were doing here. I felt a cloth hover my eyes and I turned around to look at him."Do you trust me?" He asked and I nodded wo
Chapter Forty-eightLeila's POVI wondered why Xavier had become distant over the past few weeks. I barely saw him eye to eye. He left before I woke up and he came to bed after I had slept off. My eyes were tired but I wasn't going to close them. I would wait for him to come back from the office. I wanted to talk to him. To know what exactly the problem was. My eyes hurt but I had to keep it open but I guess I didn't have that much power to fight nature. My eyes shut within minutes.Hours later when I awoke, I stretched my hand to his side of the bed and it was cold indicating that he didn't sleep here. The fourth time in a row. Each time I ask Liam, he tells me that Xavier had been busy with the pack activities. He was too busy to make out a minute of his time to see his... At this point, I realized that I didn't know what I was to him. Was he really too busy or he had become too tired of me and had decided to move to the next chic.My heart raced and I feared that it was the latter
Chapter Forty-nineXavier sat in his office, his mind burdened with the weight of his choices. His head was pounding as he sat in his office, trying to focus on his work. Killian had been nagging him incessantly about keeping him away from their mate, Leila. His constant reminders were starting to grate on Xavier's nerves. Killian had been incessantly nagging him about keeping him away from their mate, Leila. Xavier knew deep down that it was for the best, that he didn't want to risk being caught off guard again and potentially hurting Leila unintentionally.Killian, however, wasn't convinced. "You're wrong, Xavier," he argued. "The more you keep her away from us, the more likely she is to have the wrong idea about us and we can't risk that."Xavier sighed, running a hand through his hair. As much as he knew that Killian might be right,, he couldn't bring himself to agree. "I can't risk losing it again," he replied firmly. "I won't put my pack in danger because of my desires.""You'r
Chapter FiftyThe door flew open and Viviana opened her eyes to meet the intruder. Her eyes met with Xavier's eyes and she almost laughed at his looks."Why are you here, the last time I checked, you would rather send your Beta or even your delta here so you don't have anything to do with me." She arched an eyebrow when he took a seat, the sight amusing her."Are we now on the same page?" She said with a smug on her face, wanting to make the best of the situation but Xavier stared at her weirdly and scoffed making it clear to her that he would never accept her irrespective of what his parents thought."No, never! I hate you and you hate me. Let's keep it at that." She stared hard at him with a smile playing on her lips.Xavier had never seen her smile but he had better things to do than concern himself with her emotions. "Did Leila by any chance come here?" He asked as his eyes searched the house for the fifth time as though he expected Viviana to hide her."Why are you asking me that
Chapter Fifty-oneLeila's POVI increased my pace as I hugged myself. My heart racing as my eyes scanned the forest. This was the same place I was almost killed at two years ago and I couldn't help but be paranoid. I heard the rustling of leaves and I stopped to make sure I was not hearing things.I waited for few minutes and just when I had concluded that I was only imagining things, I heard the sound again. Someone was in the forest with me. Was I going to die? I held my breath as long as I could and walked slowly but the sounds where drawing nearer and when I could bear it no more, I broke into a race.My leg hit a fallen log and I cried out in pain. I could hear the sound of my predator approached and I struggled to get on my feet but I fell down. I closed my eyes waiting for it to descend on me. I accepted my death in good faith. I was probably going to rot here because no one would search for me. I waited for it to grab my skin and have it as it food but all I got was a lick on
Chapter Fifty-twoLeila's POVI didn't realize that I hadn't slept so peacefully without any care in the world till now. It just felt as though I hadn't rested in a while and decided to take a break.I stretched my lazy bones as I forced myself out of the comfort of my bed. I stepped outside. Seeing Lilly outside, I planned against it but decided that there was no need, I would still have to face her. So it's better if I start now. I cleared my throat and stood beside her. She glanced at me and her gaze went back to the waves.I decided to break the silence when it was becoming too uncomfortable to deal with."So how have you been?" I asked, gesturing at her baby bump. Age didn't raise her face to look at me."Why did you refuse to contact any of us all this time, Leila?" She asked turning to look at me directly in my eyes in a way that I was forced to look at her. I cleared my throat thinking hard of what to say but I knew that I couldn't tell them the truth yet, at least not the w
Chapter Fifty-threeLeila's POVI turned around and I got face to face with my ex, Damian! And my heart skipped a beat.What the fuck was he doing here?I took in a sharp breath as I breathed in his appearance.He looked better than the last time I saw him. He was more mature. His face is a perfect blend of rugged masculinity and soft refinement. Strong, chiseled jawline was made prominent by a neatly trimmed beard. His piercing, expressive eyes are a deep shade of Blue. Standing at an impressive height, he possesses a tall, well-proportioned physique that exudes an air of strength and confidence. He opts for a classic suit that accentuates his broad shoulders.'He is of no match to Xavier.' My subconscious whispered to me and I could feel my cheeks turning to a deeper shade of pink. I cleared my throat and folded my arms across my chest, his eyes following my movements lingering too much on my chest causing me to roll my eyes at him."Are you back?" He asked when he was done checking
Chapter fifty fourLeila's POVI stared at my wardrobe naked as I came. They were the clothes I had worn two years ago. Would they even fit?After much deliberation, I finally settled on a knee length pink cotton dress with an A-line silhouette. The neck was round so it was comfortable and therefore a good choice. I put the dress on and when I looked at the mirror, I looked so small in it. It was a well fitted dress but I guess that I became too skinny. I wore a belt to hold the waist. Then I settled for my white sneakers. At least they are still my size.I sprayed a little perfume and after I was satisfied with my dressing, I made my way out of the room."Oh my goodness, you took too much even after I had begged you that we were supposed to be early. Were doing a makeover?" Lilly said immediately she saw me hitting her forehead dramatically."She usually takes nothing less than thirty minutes I thought you knew." Kenny chuckled his attention fully on his phone."I know that's the