Layla’s POV

“My queen, are you alright?” Alpha Dante asked pulling me out of my trance, I didn't know my shock was evident.

“Yeah…I am fine, sorry” I said as I unboxed the gift, inside was the most beautiful neckpiece I have ever seen, it had a pendent that carried the sign of a moon.

“This is just a little token babe, I have a bigger surprise for you but that's a secret for now” he revealed

“Thank you so much, Dante, you've spoiled me too much,” I said as I hugged but quickly pulled away due to the unfamiliar scent, it just reminded me that my beloved husband might be cheating on me and the other box I saw was for his mistress.

Suddenly his phone rang, and he made an excuse to go pick it up which was odd, he doesn't hide anything from me or so I thought. I took a deep breath and went to the dining room to inspect the food that was being served for dinner.

I do this all the time because Alpha Dante is allergic to a lot of things, so I need to make sure nothing is going to harm him, that's another duty of a Luna.

After that, I headed to the room to inform Alpha Dante that dinner was ready but when I got there I stood at the door eavesdropping on his conversation with God knows who.

“I told you not to call me by this time” he sounded offended but his tone was soft and polite. “I am home with my wife” that's right, let that bitch know.

“I have to go, I will see you tomorrow, our usual spot” he continued. “You know I can't say that back to you” I wonder what he can't say back to her?

How am I sure it's his mistress? I thought to myself but who am I kidding, Alpha Dante has been so secretive and distant lately, yes he still spoils me with gifts but I can tell when my husband's attention is divided.

I took a deep breath masking my true emotion as I knocked on the door, he opened almost immediately. “Since when do you start knocking?” he asked with a sheepish smile on his face.

That's true, since when did I start knocking? “Since when do you start making calls in secret?” I shot back at him playfully and his demur changed immediately.

“I wasn't my queen, it was work and I didn't want to bore you” he sounded defensive but guilty.

“Dinner is ready,” I said not wanting to drag the issue further, he followed me downstairs quietly. I think my words might have gotten to him.

We both sat down and he started eating, I sat there and watched him, I wasn't hungry I just wanted to be there in case he needed anything.

I couldn't believe this man sitting in front of me was cheating on me, I could still remember the promise he made to me on our wedding night after I opened up a bit about my past.

Alpha Dante had held my hands and promised me he would never hurt me, he said he wasn't like my father and wouldn't abandon me the way he did my mother. I didn't believe him but I had hoped he was different. I still hope he is different.

Soon after eating Alpha Dante proposed we watch a movie since it's been a long we did so, I was very much excited because that was one of our traditions but his phone rang and he left to answer it, he came back later apologizing saying he has to leave. Something urgent came up.

I nod as he kisses me on the cheek and heads out. I went back to my room, picked up my phone, and made a call.

“My husband is on the move, I want to know where he is going”

Call me a helicopter wife but I won't tolerate being played for a fool.

Layla’s POV

I was restless after he left, I couldn't sleep because I badly wanted to know where he went to, I fell asleep after a short while only to wake up in the morning to see him lying in bed and staring at me.

“You look beautiful when you sleep” he complimented, as much as I wasn't having it I put up a smile, pretending like I wasn't about to explode last night.

“What time did you get in? I asked the obvious question.

“Late at night, I am so sorry for ruining our plans, I promise to make it up to you,” he said as he squeezed my hands gently. “For now get dressed, I have another surprise for you.

Alpha Dante always spoils me with gifts but I think it's becoming too much this day, last month he got me an island that was worth a fortune, and that's when I started suspecting he was cheating on me.

“You are far too kind my lord, just give me some time to change” I replied and he stood up and left.

I reached out for my phone immediately after he left and dialed Mel’s number, she picked up the first ring. “Any news?” I asked not wanting to beat around the bush.

“No my lady, he went to the office accompanied by his beta Jake, after that he rode straight home” she replied, I let out a heavy sigh of relief before saying.

“Ok keep doing your job, and remember this is between me and you” With that I cut the call and dialed another number.

Mel has been my trusted informant for years but she was first working for Alpha Dante which means she might be covering up for him, that's why I hired someone else to look into the case, I couldn't trust her not with this.

“What do you have for me?” I asked the moment the person picked up.

“He was seen at the Blue Wave Hotel alongside his beta” Okay that's close to what Mel said. “Hours later, he came out with some lady, tall, brunette, light-skinned, they held hands as he escorts her to her car”

“His beta was there?” I asked looking shocked, Jake and I aren't exactly friends but we get along quite well, he always reminded me how much Alpha Dante loves me whenever I was beginning to have doubt. Hearing he was present only fueled my anger.

“Yes ma, I did a further investigation on the lady“

“And?”

“She is Princess Kira from the Bloom Moon pack, daughter of Alpha Gideon, from my research, they've been together for quite some while. That's all for now ma”

Princess Kira! I chuckle bitterly, of all people?

“Keep me updated, no one should know about this” I informed before hanging up.

Kira was Alpha Dante’s bestrode before I came along, everyone was so sure they were going to get married as that was the perfect alignment for both packs. But Alpha Dante broke his promise to her father by choosing me.

It caused a commotion, one that included Alpha Dante almost stepping down as the alpha of the jade pack, why do all those things for me only to go back to her? Something isn't adding up but I won't wait to find out before taking action.

I won't make the same mistake my mother made by staying with a man who brought her nothing but pain and suffering all because of love.

It's time for plan B and with a hint of determination I sent a text, a text I should have sent long ago but I was still trying to convince myself that my husband wasn't cheating.

After that I got prepared and was ready for the surprise, I just hope he will be ready for mine soon enough.

Layla’s POV

We pulled up at the Avana jewelry collection, Alpha Dante held my hands as we walked in together, the neckpiece he got me yesterday was from them, so I wonder what we are doing here now?

The moment we walked in everyone stopped what they were doing and bowed as a sign of respect for us, Alpha is well respected and feared by everyone except me, I am not scared of him, I am just scared that my next decision will destroy him.

“Have a sit my Luna” Alpha Dante said pointing to a comfortable coach at the corner, I did as I was told. “I told you I have another surprise for you right”

Alpha Dante was beaming with a smile when he clapped his hands, as soon as he did that his secretary walked forward with some documents and handed them over to me, I scanned through them eager to see what it was.

“Oh my goodness!” I gasped when I found out what it was, I stared at my name as the full owner of the Avana jewelry collection the biggest jewelry house in the world. He didn't lie when he said he was going to get me the word.

“Do you like it?” he asked nervously when he noticed I had been staring a little too hard at the paper.

“I…I am speechless Dante, you didn't have to” I replied, almost at the bream of tears, I shouldn't be falling for this, he is a liar and a cheat!

“I know you would love it, you deserve the word Layla and I am ready to bring it all to your feet,” he said as he lowered himself to my level and crushed his lips against mine for what seemed like an eternity.

All the staff kept looking at us with so much energy, I bet the ladies were in my shoes right now, I wish they knew that all this was just for show, our marriage isn't a bed of roses like they think it is.

“All you have to do is sign right here my lady,” his secretary said and I looked at the blank space needing my signature but for some reason, I felt like reading the document again just to be sure I knew what I was signing into.

And that's when I saw her name, Kira Gideon written body as part of the major influencers for the brand, I couldn't believe Alpha Dante dared to add his mistress as an influencer in my company.

“Honey, what's the problem?” Alpha Dante said only then did I realize I was crying, crying for my marriage that is about to go down the drain but I can't let him know I knew what was going on, that's going to disrupt my plans.

“I am sorry” I sneered “I am just too grateful for having you in my life” I assured him before signing the document.

“Anything for you, now we have to get you ready for your opening party” he declared and the room erupted with claps.

“Opening party?”

“Yes baby, to declare you as the new owner” he explained and I nodded my head. “I will meet you back at the mansion” With that he led me to the car and instructed the driver to take me home.

We were about to leave when I noticed I had left my hand glove back at the mall, I pulled it off when I wanted to sign the documents. Alpha Dante was already back inside so I just excused myself hoping to grab it immediately.

But when I got close to the door I was shocked by the sight before me, I quickly hid in a corner to prevent anyone from seeing me.

My husband who just got me one of the most expensive properties in the world is locking lips with another woman while the whole staff watches and aplode.

They knew along! How much of a fool did he take me as?