Chapter 120

"You sure I shouldn't come with you?" Davian asked, crowding her as she applied lipstick in front of the mirror.

"No," she scolded.

He was standing directly behind her so she could see his face over her head in the mirror. He looked really worried and if they hadn't already concluded on this, she would have been concerned.

"I don't understand why I can't."

"You understand perfectly well," she replied. "You just want to come along."

"Yes."

"No." She turned around to look at him. "We already agreed," she softened her voice.

"Did we?"

"Davian," she whined.

After they had sex again, he had told her to only call him by his name. It had taken some time to get used to and she had called him Master a few times but now she rarely made that mistake.

"Okay," he mumbled and leaned forward for a kiss.

She put a finger to his lips. "Unless you want red lipstick all over you?"

He smirked. "Forehead?"

"Fine," she gave in, blushing slightly.

A knock drew her attention to the door. "Come in," she said.

Susan walked in through the door and gave a small bow. "Rosa is here."

"Already," she said in horror and tried to rush out but Davian grabbed her arm.

"I haven't gotten my kiss."

"Don't say that in front of the staff," she yelled in embarrassment.

"Excuse me," Susan cried and rushed out the door.

He grabbed the sides of her face and kissed the top of her head. She took a deep breath of his deep chocolate scent.

He pulled away and stared deeply into her eyes. His gray eyes stared intensely at her. She knew he was just worried but there was no reason for him to be.

An entire convoy was going with her and there was Rosa too. She was well protected. Also, he had work to do today, numerous meetings to attend and with the party only two days away, he had to prepare.

"You worry too much," she mumbled and hugged him.

"Why wouldn't I? You're both everything I have."

Her heart tightened as she heard him say those words. She wanted to tell him the same thing and that she loved him very much but she couldn't bring herself to say it.

"I will be safe," she replied and started towards the door, picking up her bag that sat on the table.

"Should I give you a gun?"

She spun around to face him with the bag on her shoulder. "Davian, that's too much. Daniel has a gun and so do the many guards coming with me."

He touched his temple, still looking unconvinced. "Call me at the slightest mishap."

"I have you on speed dial."

"Hmmm."

"It is just shopping, Davian. I will be back before you know it. I have to go now; I can't keep Rosa waiting."

"I'll walk you out," he said and crossed over in two long strides.

She smiled sheepishly as he took her arm. She still couldn't believe she had told herself she would be able to leave him. He made her so happy.

They soon got to the living room where Rosa sat with her legs crossed. As soon as she saw them, she uncrossed her legs and stood on her feet.

She was dressed in a short, black, tight turtleneck dress without sleeves. She wore black boots and paired them with a bag that matched her blue hair. She wore a gold bracelet on one hand and black shades sat at the top of her hair.

"Rosa!" She squealed and rushed towards her friend. She hadn't seen her in over three weeks.

"Layla," she cried as she pulled her into a hug then pulled back so she could get a proper look at her face. "You look so good!"

"So do you. It's so good to see you," Layla said with a bright smile.

"I missed you," Rosa said and hugged her again.

Davian cleared his throat. "Rosa."

She looked at him out of the corner of her eye, rolled her eyes as she pulled away from Layla. "Hope he hasn't been maltreating you?"

"No, Rosa."

"I am just asking," Rosa said and slipped her arm around Layla and pulled her towards the door.

"Bye Davian," Layla said as she was pulled away.

"See you later."

She didn't respond as Rosa pulled her towards the door. "You have to tell me everything that has happened, spare nothing."

Layla giggled as she walked out the open doors. Daniel was quick to open the doors of the car for them as soon as they appeared.

The car quickly drove out of the compound and Layla spent the drive telling Rosa all that had happened. Her friend listened carefully, interjecting when necessary.

"I can't believe you met Mafia King Nolan."

"I did. He is scary."

"Alpha Davian is scary too and you're fucking him."

Layla gasped and covered her mouth, glancing around suspiciously. Daniel kept his gaze straight ahead, pretending he heard nothing.

"Don't say it like that and I haven't even told you."

"Girl," she smirked and pulled her hand away. "It's obvious. I’m a beta and I still pick his scent all over you.”

"Well," she smiled sheepishly. "Things are much better between us."

"I am glad," she said and glanced at Layla's stomach. "How do you feel?"

"I am sleeping a lot but my next appointment isn't until two weeks from now."

"That's good. Also, you should call me more."

"I don't want to bother you more than I already have."

"Are you kidding me? Do you want my godchild to think I'm a terrible godmother?"

"The baby wouldn't dare think that. You're the best."

Rosa giggled. "Oh, do you have any idea what dress you want?"

"I was going to let you decide."

"Good idea."

"What?" She cried with exaggerated horror.

"Layla, let's be honest: you wear jeans and a tank top everywhere. You're not going to pick a great dinner dress. But don't worry, that's why you have me."

She laughed. "Fair point. Oh, I wanted to ask if you'd like to come along. I don't want to go to some elite party alone. I have no idea what rich people do."

"Bet it is boring as hell,” Rosa replied, shaking her head.

"So you'll come? Hope it's not too late to ask but I needed to confirm I could bring you with Davian and me and he said it was fine."

"Like I'll ever say no to you."

"Yay! Also, you can buy any dress you want. Davian gave me his card."

"You don't have to tell me twice. I won't hesitate to spend his money."

"Rosa!"

"What? He is a Mafia King. He won't even notice if a few millions go missing."

Layla found herself smiling as she leaned into Rosa. A few weeks ago, she would have been self-conscious but right now, it didn't feel like she owed him when she spent his money.

She still felt a little bit hesitant but there was no feeling of dread that it would hit her in the ass later on. It was nice. She couldn't remember ever feeling this at ease in a long time.