Chapter 51

I'm just tired. How am I supposed to eat if he faces me? Sometimes this person is also crazy.

He was able to eat his food quickly while I struggled to swallow my every bite because of how close he was. I was able to eat very little because of hunger.

I put the coffee cup down on the table. I was stunned when he touched my chin then he turned my face to him. His thumb gently wiped the little bit of wetness on the side of my lips. I was stunned by his eyes because of what he did. The Layco I'm facing now is very different. Far from the rugged Alpha of his town.

When he noticed me staring at him, a sweet smile crossed his lips. he gently caressed my cheek with his thumb. "We need to go back to Brenther as soon as possible."

"Why? Don't you want to stay here with me?" I'm joking.

He let out a soft chuckle. He held my hand that rested on my thighs. "I'd love to, but not now. Brenther

needs me and there is no way I'm going home without you. Your scent in your room is not enough for me..."

I bit my bottom lip to stop myself. I feel my cheeks heat up because of what I heard.

I took a deep breath and released it. I tried to smile. "Okay, but on one condition..."

One of his eyebrows rose slightly and his lips curved slightly. He pulled a few strands of my hair and tucked them behind my ear. "And what would that be, hmm?"

I smiled. "I'm going to sleep in the maid's quarters." I then smiled even more.

Suddenly the curve on his lips disappeared and his expression darkened. "Hell, no. You'll sleep in my room."

My eyes widened. I suddenly thought about what happened to them, the girl he brought back to his house.

I looked away. I suddenly felt annoyed when I thought about that."I don't want to lie down where you crawled your girls."

He didn't immediately move. later, his arm gradually wrapped around my waist and pulled me closer to him. He laughed softly then kissed the tip of my nose. "Then we'll sleep in your room. There's no way I'm letting you sleep st the quarters. The beds there are too small. we won't fit there."

I laughed. "And who told you to sleep there too?"

His eyebrows rose. "Who told you I would let myself sleep without you next to me?"

My jaw dropped when I heard it. His grin widened. his eyes landed on my half open mouth. His face slowly lowered until he finally kissed my lips.

It wasn't the first time... But it feels like it is. His lips are so soft and every movement of it drives my sanity away. all I know is that I feel strange every time he kisses me.

My arms hooked on the back of his neck when his kisses got deeper. He's claiming my lips with so much desire and affection.

When our lips finally parted, his warm breath filtered into my half open mouth. he gently caressed my cheek.

"I can be the most dangerous person on Earth, Savanah if that's what it'll take to keep you in my arms... I've killed hundreds before you came. I wouldn't mind killing a thousand more to keep you safe ."

I was about to finish loading my things into the suitcase when I noticed Layco's silence. He was sitting on the bed with both elbows wedged between his thighs and his chin resting on his cupped palms. the familiar wrinkle on his forehead was there again. Something's bothering him. Is it his pack? The council? I hope I can be of any help.

I dropped some folded pants that I was holding and placed them on the chair. I stepped closer to him. he almost didn't notice my approach because of the depth of his thoughts.

The bed shook slightly when I sat next to him. I cleared my throat. "What's bothering you? I've been noticing you for a while." I'm sorry.

He tilted his head to face my gaze. a tired smile crossed his lips before he shook his head. "Nothing. Don't worry about it." he replied then wiped the sweat from my nose.

I didn't move anymore. The shade of his eyes are darker than his natural color. He has a problem. He just didn't want to let me know.

He grabbed both of my hands and brought them to his lips for a kiss. His eyes slowly shut when his lips pressed against the back of my hands.

When he opened his eyes he looked at me again. as if he wanted to say so much but he couldn't.

"Grant's gonna be here any minute now. I called him to pick us up." he mumbled.

Later, his phone suddenly rang indicating that someone had texted. He grabbed it from his pants pocket

he.

I frowned slightly when I saw his phone wallpaper. After he read Grant's text, he put the phone in his pocket again then he turned to me. He raised an eyebrow in surprise when he saw the crease on my forehead. "Why?" he murmured.

I snorted then my eyes narrowed. "Your wallpaper is a sleeping woman." There is a trace of annoyance in my tone. I looked away then stood up and walked towards the open door. I felt very annoyed. I folded my arms and tried to calm myself down.

later he let out a deep breath. The floor resounded as he stood up and his big steps immediately swallowed up the distance we had. His arms encircled my waist from behind. His chin rested on my shoulder. I can feel his gaze and the meaningful smile drawn on his lips.

"Yeah...A very gorgeous sleeping beauty." he whispered before letting out a soft chuckle right in front of my ear. He brought his face even closer. "Do you wanna see my phone again?" The hairs on my neck stood up when I felt his breath on the side of my ear.

I swallowed and frowned even more. "No thanks. Maybe you should just go home alone." I said annoyed.

He laughed softly again. the tip of his nose started brushing against my neck. One of his arms loosened. Later he raised his phone in front of me then showed me his wallpaper. A woman lying on her back while sleeping.

"Look closely, baby..." heh

he whispered before placing a kiss on my neck. "Tell me who this sleeping beauty is..."

My eyes focused on her face. It was not very bright because only light that seemed to come from the moon served as light. My eyes widened when I realized who it was.

I frowned at him. a meaningful smirk was drawn on his lips while raising an eyebrow.

"Are you sneaking in my room at the castle?!" I'm sorry.

His grin gradually widened until his white teeth finally showed. "Hell yeah..." he leaned closer until the tip of his nose touched mine. "Every night...That photo was taken on your first night at my place." he chuckled.

My eyes widened when I heard it. I turned around and hit his chest. "That's invasion of privacy!"

he chuckled then wrapped his arms around my waist again. I gasped when he pushed my back closer to him until our bodies were completely touching. "Not if you are mine..." his face went closer until his lips finally found mine. he gave me a soft but full of desire kiss. "and baby you are."

I bit my lower lip. My cheeks are getting hot again because of what he said.

We looked at the window together when we heard a loud horn from below. in his black 4x4 Grant looked at us with a smile.

"That's PDA! The whole town's watching you." he chuckled.

I just shook my head while laughing. I loosened Layco's grip on my waist and walked towards the suitcase

to load the remaining clothes. When I zipped up the suitcase, Layco stepped closer to me and took it to carry. He took one of my hands and walked out of the room.

When we got to the living room, I stopped when he suddenly stopped walking. he sighed violently then faced me. His expression darkened. It's like it's full of worry.

He gently squeezed my hand. "Listen, the council is expecting me to present someone as my luna. I-I can't tell them you're my mate, not yet..."

I frowned. "Why?"

He released another sigh. "There's a traitor in the council. I know, whoever killed Jaimie, he's just one of the council or he has a connection with one of them. It's not safe to just expose you to them. I've got a plan. Remember the girl I took home before? Gia, the tall blonde girlshe's Pearce's sister. She's from Galum. He agreed to help me. She'll be the one I'll present as my luna."

I was stunned by what I heard. I kept staring at him and couldn't answer. I feel mixed emotions.

he put down the suitcase then grabbed both of my arms. He looked into my eyes as if begging me to trust him.

"I'm doing this for you, Savanah. I don't want to be away from you but I don't want to put your life in danger either. this is the only way to keep their attention off you so you'll be safe but I swear,"

He approached me but I looked away. He gently grabbed my chin then forced it to face me so I could look at him. "I swear, I'm only yours... I just want you to trust me. Please, Savanah."

I didn't answer right away. I don't know what I should do. He's doing this for my own good but I can't help it. I feel jealous.

He gently caressed my cheek. "Please... I promise, when all of these is over, I will shout to all of them that you are my mate." his voice was pleading.

I haven't done anything. I sighed and nodded with a forced smile on my lips. I grabbed his hand that was holding my cheek. "I trust you, Lay."

his face gradually brightened. A sweet smile crossed his lips. He brought my head closer and kissed my forehead. "Thank you..." he murmured.

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During the flight, I leaned my head on his shoulder. I closed my eyes and let the cold air hit my face. The two of us sat in the back while Grant was alone in the front.

"The council was already informed that you're coming home today. Rest assured, when we arrive, they will be in the meeting hall. Gia is already at the castle waiting for you for the plan." Grant said.

Layco gently stroked my hair then kissed the top of my head. "Good. Make sure after the meeting, there are deltas to watch over each member of the council."

"What about Gia?

Do I still need to assign someone to watch over him?" Grant said.

"I'll take care of him. Gia's a strong lycan. Pearce won't let anything bad happen to his brother either." Layco responded.

I swallowed when I heard. I caught a glimpse of Gia when she was in Lay's room. Her complexion is porcelain and she looks like a model because of her beauty. In fact, I didn't say anything to him. After all, she's a lycan and I'm just a lowly human.

I bit my bottom lip at the thought. I took a deep breath and forced myself to sleep. I don't want to think negative anymore. I have confidence in Layco.

I woke up to a gentle shake on my shoulder. I opened my eyes and looked around. We are at the opening of Brenther.

"I have to move at the front seat. no one should see us together." said Layco while staring at me.

I tried to smile then nodded. "All right."

He reached out to hug me. He buried his face in my shoulder for a moment. "Go straight to your room once we reach the castle. promise, I'll be with you soon." he whispered then released from the hug.

I just nodded in response. He finally got off to move to the shotgun seat. The car started again. Layco kept glancing at me but Grant warned him that someone might see what he was doing.

when we reached the castle I couldn't contain my joy. I thought I would never see it again.

Grant opened the door for me. He also carried my suitcase while Layco walked in first. Grant and I immediately followed.

we caught up with Lady Chleo in the living room with Gia. Gia immediately stood up and stepped closer to Layco with a smile. He kissed Layco's cheek then wrapped his hand around his arm.

I immediately looked away and bit my bottom lip. I just felt the touch of soft palms on my hand. I looked up at the smiling Miss Chleo. "Welcome back, Savanah. We missed you."

I smiled at what I heard. He hugged me tightly then whispered. "Don't get jealous okay?" he whispered then released from the hug and smiled again.

I tried to smile then nodded.

Miss Chleo faced Layco. "The council is waiting for you. You should go and see them now." he said.

Layco gave me a meaningful look for a moment but I immediately looked away when Gia also looked at me.

"I'm going upstairs first to change and help again." I then took my suitcase.

"Okay, Savanah..." Layco mumbled.

when I walked to the stairs they walked too. The four of them turned in the hallway towards the council meeting hall. I stopped and watched them. Gia's arms are on Layco's. They look really good together.

I let out a deep breath.

i wish coming back here isn't a bad idea.