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“I really look forward to eating your food some day..” she uttered as she smiled warmly at him. Then she proceeded to finish her food.
It actually felt so nice hearing from Nolan that her food tasted nice after he ate it for the first time and by the way he ate, she could tell that he was enjoying her food a lot.
“With pleasure..” his lips curved up in mischief. There was only one thing left for him to do, learn how to cook. It couldn’t possibly be hard. He thought.
“Ummm Nolan…” Layla began softly as she really wanted to tell him about something that had been bothering her.
“Yes…” he replied and their eyes met.
“I have a favor to ask of you..” she requested.
“What do you want?”
“Well, I think I’d be best if we visit Sarah’s family..” she said, picking her words carefully.
Sarah’s last words kept ringing in her ears and she found it so hard to forget it. She had begged her to help her family.
“What?” Nolan’s brows narrowed in confusion.
“I said I think I’d be best if we visited Sarah’s family..” she repeated.
“We?”
“Yes we. You’re the Alpha. Isn’t it your duty to protect your subjects?” She questioned.
“I’m protecting them..” he implied as he wondered why Layla wanted to visit Sarah’s family.
“From my best knowledge, Sarah’s was paid to poison me, the person must have found her vulnerable and weak side and used her sick mother as leverage, that’s what she did what she did” Layla stated.
“So what are you implying?”
“I’m only saying that I want to fulfill her promise. I saw the look in her eyes before she died. She was scared for her family, she really loved them a lot. She made me promise to look after them and I’m sure there must have been a reason for that. So that’s exactly what I’m going to do, take care of her family..” she said with a note of finality in her voice.
“Layla you…”
“You said you wanted my forgiveness and a change right?” She interrupted as she placed her hands on his.
Last night she did not say anything about that, so it was best she gave him her reply now.
“I think we should start with this. We should start with supporting each other..” she uttered softly.
“Layla I..”
“Nolan please just listen to me..” she pleaded in a very low voice.
“The first time I came here, you said this pack was now my responsibility as I would be Luna soon. I guess it’s time I start carrying out my duties and we can start with this..”
“Alright if you say so. I’ll send someone to send condolences to her family..” he said but that was not what Layla wanted.
“Not someone Nolan. Us! The both of us are going there. As their alpha and Luna. I’m pretty sure Sarah’s family needs help. My intuition tells me so. Please Nolan agree to my request..” she pleaded as she caressed his hands slowly.
“Alright. I’ll take you there later in the day..”
“Thanks Nolan..” Layla thanked him smiling widely, she felt like hugging him very tight at that very moment.
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A fleet of cars pulled up in front of a small old tattered house and Nolan and Layla stepped out of one of the cars.
“Is this the place? ” Layla asked as she stared at the house. She instantly felt pity at the poor condition of the environment.
“Yes..” Nolan replied as he suddenly held her hand.
“Come on..” the guards in front of them led them to the door and he knocked on it.
At the second knock, a little boy of about five years old opened the door. The moment he opened the door, he had a scared look on his face.
“Hi dear..” Layla waved with a friendly smile on her face. She could see the way he panicked at the sight of them.
“Can I come in?” She asked but he kept on staring at her.
“Don’t worry, I’m a friend..” she introduced herself, seeing his hesitation before he slowly opened the door.
“Come on Nolan…” Layla tugged Nolan’s hand that was entwined with hers and they both walked into the small apartment.
“Is anyone home?” Layla asked, looking around, the old but very neat house. Everything was well arranged.
He shook his head indicating a no.
“I’m Layla, what’s your name?” Layla asked in a friendly tone. She couldn’t help but feel pity towards the little boy, he looked malnourished and tattered. Above all, he was a cute little kid. She knew immediately that he was Sarah’s kid, they had the same features. Black hair with black eyes.
“My name is Malcolm..” he replied in a low voice.
“Aww so cute..” Layla pouted. She couldn’t help but admire his cuteness.
“Come here Malcolm..” he moved closer to hold him and she held his little hands.
“Poor kid..” she mouthed, feeling how thin he was.
“Have you had a meal since this morning?” She asked him and he shook his head indicating a no.
“I’ve not had a decent meal since mom left us. Millie and grandpa went out to look for something for us to eat..” he whimpered almost at the verge of crying. Layla felt her heart break at the sight of that.
“How old are you?” She asked.
“I’m five years old..” he replied slowly.
“Where’s your grandmother?” Layla asked, her illness was the reason why all this was happening.
“Grandma is lying in her room. Grandma has also not eaten any food. I feel so bad for her, she’s very sick. I don’t want grandma to leave us like mom did..” he said sadly.
“Come here Malcolm..” she hugged him as she patted his back.
“Nothing is going to happen to you okay?” She assured lifting his chin and he shook his head slowly.
“Do you know him?” She pointed at Nolan who had been standing quietly as he watched them.
“No..” Malcolm shook his head.
“Don’t worry, we’re here to take care of you okay?’ she patted his head lovingly.
“Where’s your grandmother?” She asked as she wanted to see her.
“I don’t think you’ll want to do that” Nolan spoke out for the first time.
“Why?”
“You don’t want to see the state she’s in..” he said again. He knew about her disease and what possible state that she might have been in.
“Don’t worry. I can handle whatever is there..” she uttered.
“Take me to your Grandma..” she requested. Malcolm was about to take her there when the door suddenly sprang open.
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