Chapter 48

LAYLA

As I walk away from the after party, which I do not want to leave at all, I realize that I am going to miss talking to Jake. I had to get out of there because otherwise, Jason would just have continued to harass me. I do not know what is going on with Jake and why he seems to tense up every time Jason does something.

It is as if he is controlling his emotions because he does not look at me or Jason. All I know is that I had to get away from Jadon and the only way I thought of doing that was to leave the party in its entirety. But that meant leaving Jake behind too.

As I make my way back to my room and I close the door behind me, I can not get the thoughts of Jake holding me tight against his obviously well sculpted chest. I felt his strong arms around me and I would lie if I say that I do not want to feel it again. I would not mind having his arms around me every day.

But I shake my head because I know it can not happen and then I decide to take a shower before crawling into bed. I am going to enjoy this peace and quiet. I am going to make full use of it and sleep as much as I can. I never know what tomorrow will bring so I will be ready for whatever is coming.

I feel myself drifting away and I know that I might dream about Jake.

JAKE

As Layla leaves with my entire heart with her and Jason is staring at me as if I have stolen his candy, I can feel that there is an urge in me that needs to do some destruction. I need to get rid of all these emotions that I am feeling as I can not act on any of them.

I turn to Jason and say to him.

"Please excuse me"

"Yeah, of course"

I can see that it is a forced response but I do not care. I walk out of the hall and then I find Bruno. I have to get out of here and I have to do it now. I sent Bruno a text and say.

"Did you get me that item that I was looking for?"

It is not long when I get a text back.

"Yes, sir. I have secured it for you"

"Great. Where can I get it?"

"I have spoken to the front desk and they said it would be okay to put it in the basement"

"Thank you"

"Anytime, sir"

I make my way to the front desk and ask them for the key of what they secured for me in the basement. They are very helpful and give me the key. I make my way down to the basement. I swore that I will not get stuck as I did in the previous country. I will find a way to deal with the wolf.

As I get to the basement, I see a beautiful black motorcycle. It is exactly what I was looking for. I put my bag on my back and my black helmet on my head. No one would be able to recognize me now. I get on my motorcycle and suddenly I feel at home.

I remember the first time when my dad bought me my first motorcycle. I didn't just get it like every other kid in the neighborhood but I worked hard for it and I remember how I saved every penny to buy it.

I put my legs over the seat and then I jump start it. It makes the perfect sound and then I open the garage door. As I get into the streets and I start to move around I feel the freedom that it brings.

Being a Superstar does not usually give you the freedom to go where you want to but with this bike, I can go anywhere I want to. I drive as fast as I can out of the city. I need to get some privacy and if I find a forest even better. I need to set the wolf free.

Finally, I find a place and I pull over as close as I can to the woods. As I get off my bike and take off my helmet, I put the helmet on the handle of the motorcycle. I look around me, making sure that there is no one that can see me or recognize me. Then I take off my jacket, shirt, and my shoes because it's time for me to change.

I start to run. I run as fast as I can. Then I see how the wolf starts to take control and for the first time I want it to. I want to wolf to take me over and make me free. I want to get rid of all these emotions that have been haunting me. When I change into the wolf, I start to run even faster and now I run in between the trees.

I love how the wind blows through my wolfcoat and how my paws jump from the one tree root to the other. I can feel how I start to run faster. I can feel the power of the wolf and the strength. Then suddenly, I stop without warning. I smell a familiar scent.

I know that a deer is not too far away and that I want that deer. I want to devour him piece-by-piece but first I want to hunt him. I want to feel the excitement that it brings and I want to see how much I have grown. I can not believe how much I have come to love the wolf in me.

It is as if it has become a part of me and I feel much stronger and more confident because of the wolf. Then I see the deer, I lower myself to the ground but I keep my eyes on it. I need to move slowly as close as I can. I need to catch him by surprise.

I can hear his heartbeat and I know that he is nervous. I can hear every step that he is taking and I know that he wants to run. I also know that I am too powerful for him and it will only take one bite. Then as I am close enough I launch myself and jump on his back. I sink my teeth into his neck and shake my head so much so that it brings him to the ground.

I keep my teeth hooked in his neck waiting for his heart to stop beating. Then suddenly everything is quiet and I know he is dead. I start to feast on him and I can feel myself getting invigorated. I can feel how every emotion leaves my body.

I can feel how my intense feelings for Layla get some long awaited release. Then, when I feel satisfied with exploring the wolf, I make my way back to my motorcycle. I put on my shoes and shirt while making sure that no one sees me.

Then when I am dressed, I put on my helmet and start to make my way back to the hotel. I am lucky that no one will miss me tonight because they would probably be too drunk to realize that I am even gone. Just before sunrise, I make my way into my room and I fell on my bed drained.

LAYLA

I open my eyes and I look around the room. It is very clear to me that everyone had a very long night as they are all lying on their beds with their clothes on. Some are lying next to their beds and others are lying with their heads where their feet should be.

I take out my phone to see the itinerary and I realized that our flight is only leaving tonight. We are heading for Indonesia. Luckily, it is not such a long flight for us. I have never been to Indonesia but I am going to make sure that I get a book, so I can go and sightsee.

I am so lucky that I could have had time to look around each country we were in so far. Without warning, I start to think about Jake. I just lie in my bed smiling like a fool just thinking about him. We had a nice conversation and he was so gentle with me.

It is strange how I felt so safe around him and then around Jason, I feel completely frightened. Is it possible that one man can be so different from the other? Then I stand up and make my way to the bathroom. I know that every girl in this room will occupy it today.

I wash up and make sure to get dressed for the day. I know that they will be serving breakfast soon and I can not wait to eat. I make my way down to the dining room and then I realized I am almost the only one of our crew eating so early.

As I take a seat I start to wonder if Jake will be joining us for breakfast or will he be having it in his room?