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“Babysitter. “Her nose scrunches.
It’s clear she can’t speak the s words correctly right now. I lean in and press my lips to her cheek. She giggles, throwing her head back.
“You, Mommy, and I will be a happy family now. I will tell all my friends.” She wraps her arms around my neck and snuggles in it.
My heart soars in my throat as I hug her close. I don’t think it’s a good idea to tell her that it’s only going to be me and her. There is no place for Layla here. She is a liar and a weakling, and I can’t afford to let her get near us because she will cause more harm to us than anyone else.
Besides, I will keep my Ayla so happy that she will never think about that woman again.
“Is Mommy hurt?” Ayla pulls her head out of my neck and asks out of nowhere.
“No.” I sense the fear in her voice and shake my head instantly.
I got the news that Layla survived. I would have preferred it if she had died though. It would have been a good riddance.
“Why is she not here then?” Her pout returns.
“I told you, Princess, Mommy is away at the moment. She has some things to do.” I caress her head.
“When is she coming?” She asks.
“Soon, Princess. “I pull her head back to my neck.
“Soon.” She hums, giving in.
I sigh. It’s not going to be easy to get that woman out of our lives, but I guess if I get Ayla busy with other things, she will stop thinking about her for a while.
‘Levi?’ I mind-link my beta.
‘What is it, Alpha?’ He asks immediately.
‘Did you prepare Ayla’s room?’ I inquire.
‘It’s ready.’ He informs me.
I block the mind link and focus on my daughter. She is still nuzzling in my neck like she doesn’t want to leave me just yet. Goddess knows what she is feeling right now and how difficult it is for her to accept my presence in her life right away.
“Let me show you your new room, Princess,” I whisper.
“My room?” She yells in her cute voice.
“Your room.” I nod with a smile on my lips.
“I never had my own room before. Our house was small, so Mommy and I lived in the same room. But I want my room! “she tells me as she pulls her head back.
The desire hidden behind her nervous rant makes my heart hurt. If I had been with her all along, I could have given her everything she ever wanted. A room, a fucking house, the whole world. But Layla took those precious years away from me.
“You will have everything you want, Princess. I will make sure of it.” I kiss her forehead.
“I love you, Daddy!” She giggles, hugging me.
My hands tremble at the sudden words of affection. The corners of my eyes moisten.
“I love you, Princess.” I tell her honestly.
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– Two Days Later –
“Mommy! I want Mommy.” Ayla sobs.
I got her the best toys and things in the world in the past two days, but she refuses to acknowledge them. From the morning, she has been crying and asking me about Layla. She has stopped eating, and I don’t know how to coax her into giving up on that woman.
“Ayla baby, Mommy will be here soon.” Serafina pats her head softly.
“No! I want Mommy now. I can’t sleep without her. I can’t eat without her.” She cries out.
“Just think about how it will hurt Mommy, Ayla. She won’t want you to stay hungry, right? She doesn’t want to see you crying, right?” Serafina cooed in an attempt to get her to stop crying, but my Princess didn’t want to hear anything.
The more she cries, the more I feel furious at that woman. I want to go to her and snap her neck to get it over with. Ayla can cry for a day, and then she will never cry again. It will be over, and we will be happy together after that.
“Mommy. “Ayla weeps. Her cheeks and eyes are all red, and it’s making my heart bleed in my chest.
“Princess. “I sigh, grabbing her small hands in mine.
“Daddy. Did – – – Mommy die?” She picks her head and startles me with the assumption.
“No.” I deny it. The sheer pain in her eyes at the mere doubt steals my breath. I don’t think she will cry for one day if that woman died. It feels like my daughter will never be happy again if Layla is not in her life.
“Ish she angry with me?” Her big, wet eyes stare into mine.
“No, Princess. “I shake my head.
“Please. I want Mommy.” She sniffles.
Her tears weaken my anger. I sigh and squeeze her hands in mine.
“I will bring Mommy. Now, stop crying. “I whisper to her.
She pulls her hands away and wipes at her cheeks. I help her wipe the moisture away as I feel my heart aching.
“Promise?” She asks hopefully.
“I promise.” I nod reluctantly.
‘Alpha. ‘Levi mind-links me.
I grunt, waiting for him to continue.
‘A car just barged inside our pack and knocked out two warriors. ‘He cringes unexpectedly.
‘Who is it?’ My wolf claws to the surface.
‘Layla.’ He sighs, surprising me.
It turns out I don’t need to go get that woman at all. She walked to her doom on her own. And I know what sacrifice I need to make for my daughter now.