Chapter 28: The Red-Headed Stepchild

Layla nuzzled into Solomon's arms. She turned her body towards him and began to trace "I love you" with her fingers on his chest. She watched his chest rise and fall slowly, she could tell he was falling asleep.

"Hey," she whispered as she gently nudged him. "We can't stay here all night. It's your father's party. You have to wake up."

"Shhh," he said sleepily, "don't say that. We can stay here forever."

She chuckled softly to herself. She was feeling more sober than she was back in the courtyard. "It's a bug party and I know you will be missed if you stay here any longer."

He kissed the top of her head, "I know you're right, but you wore me out, Lone Wolf."

"You're welcome, " she smiled. "I aim to please."

"You definitely did. I love you," he sighed as he started to drift off to sleep.

Layla, again, nudged him. "You have to wake up. I'm feeling better now. I need to talk to your father and I want you to come with me."

"My love, my mate, my Luna, please stay here. Go to sl