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?

Layla’s POV

My trust issue started when my dad left my mother for another woman the moment he realized she wouldn't be able to conceive, I was their only child and he wanted more.

“As the most powerful lycan king of the shadowfell pack I need an heir to succeed me” he would say all the time to my mother. She would plead with him to give her time as if she had a plant growing children at the back of her house.

Eventually, he got fed up and kicked her out, refusing for me to go with her, two days later my mother was found dead, the doctor said it was wolfbane poisoning, and that same day my dad married another wife. I suspected foul play but I couldn't say or do anything as I was just a kid.

And It seems like the same thing is about to happen to me, he is fed of me and will soon kick me out but I am smarter than that, I am my mother’s daughter but I am not my mother. I would never let a man treat me the way he treated her.

“Do you like the peach or blue better” Annabel asked pulling up two same dresses with different colors. I looked at the boring outfit in front of me.

There is no way I am wearing that, not when I am about to meet my husband's mistress, yes I overheard them talking about the party and how she couldn't wait to be announced as the influencer for my brand, the audacity!

I knew I had to make a statement, to let her know I wasn't some walk-over housewife, I was the Luna of the jade pack. “I want the red silky dress”

“What?” Annabel sounded surprised by my choice of outfit maybe because she was used to me wearing boring outfits. I wonder if she knew too, I mean I wouldn't be surprised, Mel my most trusted aid knew and lied to me dead in the face.

“Annabel don't waste my time, I want the red silk dress, and also not my regular basic jewelry” I ordered and she complied immediately.

Alpha Dante wants a hot girlfriend so I will give him one, let's see if he can handle the heat.

After a clean face beat, I stood in front of the mirror in my red dress, the dress was a bit revealing, my curves were in full view, my heels were higher than I could ever imagine and my lips were painted with red lipstick.

It going to be a long time and I have to be ready for whatever it is to come. I picked up my phone and placed a call. “How well is my plan going?” I said to the other person at the end of the phone.

“Just as expected ma’am” The replied was plain but I understood.

“Fine, keep me updated,” I said as I hung up the call.

The car is ready for you my lady, Annabel said and I followed her downstairs, Alpha Dante said we would meet at the party because he was caught up with something, I knew that was all a lie but I played along.

Soon enough we arrived at the location of the party, I was a bit late which I did on purpose, I needed to make a statement entrance.

“Okay Layla, this is it” I release a heavy sigh before stepping down from the car, accompanied by several body guards I step into the venue.

The moment I walked in everyone stopped and stared, I could see the surprise in their eyes, just then my eyes landed on Alpha Dante standing next to Kira.

I walked towards him, and he eyes didn't leave my body for a second, he was shocked to his bones and I loved it. Kira stood there uncomfortably staring at me too.

This man should better be prepared because I am just starting.