Chapter 50

LAYLA'S POV

As I worked in the kitchen alongside Grace, the atmosphere became busier with the arrival of other pack members, including Lisa. This was an opportunity for me to engage with Lisa, who had previously expressed hesitation about fully accepting me as the Luna. All these were Annabelle's closest friend.

I greeted Lisa warmly, hoping to initiate a conversation and bridge the gap that seemed to exist between us. "Lisa, it's great to see you. How's your day been so far?"

She looked at me. "The day just started," she said.

"Sorry," I apologized, feeling stupid. I asked her some other questions, which she gave me the silent treatment too.

Lisa's response was similar to what I had experienced with Grace—a silence filled with a sense of reservation. It was clear that my role as Luna was still something she was adjusting to, and I had to respect her pace.

I continued with my efforts, refusing to be deterred by the challenge of breaking through her barriers too. But Lisa, however, rema