FIRE AND ICE: The Alpha's Addiction

Layla panted as she raced through the dense forest. Suddenly, she heard a long drawn out a howl nearby. Oh shoot! She mumbled under her breath.They'd picked up her scent. Her heart began to thunder against her chest. At the same time, the baby she was carrying began to stir. Trying to cover her tracks as she went wasn't easy. And the pain she felt was unbearable. She clutched her abdomen. At the intensity of it. Earlier that night... Ahhhh she screamed as she thrashed around on the bed. Calm down, the doula soothed her. And patted her forehead with cool water. Shock wave after shock wave racked Layla's body. The pain of labor had her in tears. Face sweating profusely, she told her she couldn't do that. The doula squeezed her hand reassuringly. As Layla's mom stood in a corner of the room, staring at her with indifference. The Doula moved to the foot of her bed. To see her far along Layla was. "Its time, she said." Layla laid back against the bed, huffing and puffing in between contractions. " Next time the pain hits, I need you to push with all your might." She'd been in hard labor for more than eighteen hours. Her body and mind were beyond exhausted. She wanted to give up. Head against the headboard she snobbed. But she knew she had no choice. I need you to be strong for this baby. And push! The doula demanded. Pulling her knees up, she bared down and pushed. After two strong pushes, the baby's wail filled the hall. With a look of pure disgust, her mother walked out. After a while, the Doula was called out of the room. The woman left the door partially open. Layla lay back catching her breath, but was able to overhear what was said. The doula was told to "sedate her." And once she had fallen asleep. She was to bring the infant to the elders. "Yes madame," she told her. But unbeknownst to Layla's mother. Over the years she'd known Layla. She'd grown to care for her, and now her unborn child. Once she came back inside, Layla looked at her. "Did you hear?" She nodded her understanding and took the medicine she handed her. After that, the doula came over and quietly cracked open the door. Layla carefully wrapped the medicine in tissue. And placed it beneath her pillow. So her Doula wouldn't face any consequences. Seeing that the coast was clear. She quickly gathered some warm things for Layla. With a look of concern, she whispered Layla. Take care and take it easy. Once again, the doula left the room. Until the medicine took its toll. Which would take a half hour. But once she returned. Layla and the baby were gone. The doula took her time notifying the elders. In hopes that she could give her extra time to get away. Hunter wolves were immediately sent after them. The night was bitter cold. Layla crouched down low behind a snow-covered tree. Trying like hell not to breathe. Her face and body were drenched in sweat. The salty liquid stung her eyes. Squeezing them shut, she tried focusing on the sounds around her. Leaning the left side of her body against the tree, she waited patiently. Hoping that she'd lost the hunters. She watched as the mist from her breath clouded her view. She took this time to readjust the black cloak with the fur lining she was wearing. She wrapped it a little tighter around her baby and herself. When she was satisfied and had caught her breath. She rushed forward to their 'meeting place.' She arrived in minutes, and there the other three stood. When Gab noticed her, he hurried to her. A look of worry crossed his face when he noticed her flushed appearance. She'd just given birth to their baby. But he had been banned by the elders, so he couldn't be by her side. He wanted to be there for them both. Grabbing her lovingly to support her. He reached down behind her knees while supporting her back. And swooped her up into his arms. She sighed with relief and leaned her head against his massive chest. His heartbeat thumped against his chest in a rhythm that matched hers. Feeling safe, she drifted off to sleep. They made their way to a hidden cave. Warmth engulfed Layla. As she was brought close to the fire that had been built. The lady that was with them asked them to give them some privacy. Nodding, the men stepped outside and closed them in. A large rock blocked anyone's entry. Walking a little ways away, they decided to check their surroundings. Making sure they covered their tracks. Water had been boiled and Layla's clothes had been pulled aside. Ella was Layla's best friend. She gently and quickly bathed Layla. Helping her change into some fresh dry clothes. As well as her baby girl. Ella's five-year-old son lay near her feet sleeping. Ella handed her baby and she nursed the stirring little one. She sucked greedily on her mom's n****e. She also handed her a cup of some liquid. "For pain," she said. It will also help you rest. Just as her little one had, she greedily drank it down. Slowly her vision became hazy. As the liquid took its affect. Nine months earlier. Layla had always had a thing for black magic. That's how the four of them met. Layla, Ella, Gab and Michael had stuck out. It was a full moon, the night was warm. The four had found a secluded cave weeks before. It had become their little hideaway. Candles lite everywhere. They'd made a large star in its center. They wanted to try out a new spell they'd come across. Each person had gathered two things they needed to cast the spell. It was a spell to gain powers. Powers that the elders had longed to possess. They gather in the room and lit candles all around. Gab went into the center of the room and drew a strange, almost creepy circle. They formed a circle around the circle. Reaching out, they only touched finger tips. As they started the spell. Thunder could be heard rumbling in the distance. They began chanting the spell over and over again. The air around them suddenly grew warmer. BOOM! The loud clap of thunder shook the cave at the same moment. Lighting struck illuminating the cave. Strange shadows seemed to be reaching out to them from all around. But the four of them were too engrossed to notice. Each of them placed the items they brought in the center of them. Another clap of thunder. Suddenly, the group grew quiet. Lightning could be heard sizzling outside. The air around them became almost suffocating. And just like that, it returned to normal. They looked around disappointed. Maybe we didn't do it right, Layla said. We followed the spell to a 'T'. Sighing, they began to clean up. After that, Ella and Michael left. Gab and Layla stayed behind. Talking and spending some time alone. Which was rare. As their romance was frowned upon. The elders felt that Gab wasn't good enough. As they spoke, Gab looked at Layla attentively. Happening to look over. She noticed him watching her. Their eyes locked and he noticed a glimmer in the depths of her eyes. Moving closer, he lowered his eyes to her lips. She noticed and licked them nervously. Leaning down, he captured her soft lips. Layla's eyes slowly closed. They kiss slowly which clouded her thoughts. Reluctantly breaking the kiss. He gently pushed his body against hers, forcing her to lay back. Placing a large hand on her back, he guided her down. Following suit, he laid down half on top of her as not to hurt her. As they started kissing again. The kiss became hungry. Their bodies became entangled, as one thing led to another. Later that night, after walking her home. He maintained a safe distance, in order not to be spotted. They said goodbye and Layla walked through the door on cloud nine. All smiles as she did. The entranceway was dimly lite. Upon crossing the threshold, someone roughly grabbed her arm. Letting out a cry of pain. She was spun around by those same hands. She inwardly flinched when her eyes adjusted to the darkness. As the figure before her loomed threateningly.