Layla's POV
I had settled into the atmosphere of the villa without issue over the past few days, it seemed to have its own rhythm that was completely separate to the hustle and bustle of the city that I was used to and although it was different, I found myself looking forward to the peace.
I looked forward to sitting out on the terrace and listening to the sound of the sea striking the cliffs below, and inside in the sitting room, the sound carried through the open terrace doors creating an ambience that I had only ever found on vacations.
The silence didn't last long though because Erin arrived without even bothering to knock, but then, she never did. The guards let her through with a nod, and the sound of her voice carried down the hall before she even reached me.
"Layla! I
