Layla Whispercrest My heart raced as I froze on the edge of the bed with my eyes glued to Alpha Jaxon’s who grabbed his shirt. Knowing that was Sophia’s voice, I became anxious. I watched Alpha Jaxon storm towards the door, with me gettingg up to my feet too. Was Harald with her too? I thought with my eyes searching. “I’m coming with you—” I murmured moving to follow him. “No.” his voice growled in a firm and commanding way. “Stay here, Layla.” It was more like a warning than just a candid order. I stilled in my tracks at his words without another word. He didn’t even turn around and was very dismissive. “But Jaxon—” I was trying to say but he didn't let me finish. “I said stay.” he almost snapped just as his voice dropped a notch lower, a little bit harsher. “Lock the door the

