Hiding the Alpha’s Baby (Layla and Alexander’s)
Chapter 60

LAYLA

Alpha Alexander sits on the head chair and pulls Ayla on his lap. I take my spot on his right while Levi and Daphne occupy his left side.

We eat in silence, all cautiously watching Ayla's reaction to muffins and her eagerness to gobble them down. My heart aches more by the passing moment.

Alpha Alexander strokes her head, focusing only on her and not even bothering to eat anything. I pursed my lips, moving my spoon in the rice mindlessly.

"If I knew our little Sunshine liked muffins so much, I would have baked them for her myself," Daphne speaks up, trying to break the heavy silence that weighs over the dining room. "You know how?" Ayla pauses and looks at her Aunt.

"I can bake and make any dessert you want. Your Aunt Daphne is an expert. "She proudly flips her hair back.

"I don't think it's true," I mumble, forcing a smile on my lips.

"Why, Mommy?" Ayla asks before munching on the side of the muffin she is holding.

"Your Aunt Daphne burns down every place she tries to cook in, Baby. She is an expert at causing fires." I chuckle, shaking my head.

"I got better when you were not around. "Daphne defends herself dramatically.

"Got better at what? Burning the kitchen down?" I mock and end up laughing.

"Aunt Daphne is a baby. Only babies burn the kitchen." Ayla giggles, joining in.

"That's right. She is a baby." I nod instantly.

"Lulu!" Daphne huffs, using my nickname.

"Lulu?"

"Lulu."

Levi laughs while Ayla asks curiously. I sigh, throwing Daphne my best glare.

"Yeah! Lulu. I call your Mom Lulu because she is an exceptional creature. "Daphne sticks her tongue out.

"Can I call you Lulu, Mommy?" Ayla turns to me, a mischievous glint reflecting in her eyes.

"No, Baby. I am your Mommy. Forget the Lulu part." I wave my hand in the air as I gasp.

"I like it. Lulu." Alpha Alexander mutters, taking part in the conversation for the first time.

I look at him and find my heart jumping in my throat. He has his protective arms around Ayla but his eyes are on me, intense and scorching.

"I am not Lulu." I pout.

But who can get them to understand that? They continue to tease me with the nickname, and for some time, it feels like Ayla is better, so I give in and let them call me whatever they want.

After dinner, Alpha Alexander picked up Ayla and gestured at me to follow him to his room. Levi and Daphne retire to their room, leaving us alone on the way.

Ayla smiles at me from over Alpha Alexander's shoulder. I smile back, assuring her of my presence and my love.

Alpha Alexander enters his room and lays Ayla down on the bed. "Are you sleepy, Princess?"

"Yesh, Daddy." She nods obediently.

My gaze switches between the bed and the father-daughter duo, who refuses to be separated for even a moment.

"It's been a long day. We should all sleep. "He suggests, leaning down to kiss Ayla's forehead.

"We all sleep." She nods.

I lick my lips, eyeing the bed once more. I know I won't be leaving this room because of my baby, so I should stop being nervous and sleep in the same bed.

"I will be back after changing my clothes real quick, okay?" He coos at her, making my heart swell in my chest. He is being so careful towards her.

"Okay." Ayla smiles and lies down on the bed without any protest.

Alpha Alexander goes to the connected closet room while I remove my slippers and slip into the bed behind Ayla. She turns to me immediately and throws her small leg around my torso to be closer.

"I missed you, Mommy." She says, slipping into my arms effortlessly.

"I missed you too, Baby," I whispered, beginning to softly run my fingers through her soft hair.

"Will I leave you again?" She asks scaredly.

"No, Baby. We will be together now. No more separations or missing each other thing." I sigh, tightening my arms around her.

Alpha Alexander returns after some time and switches off the lights. My heart pounds in my chest as Ayla picks her head and looks at him. When he climbs the bed and lies down behind me, she drops her head back onto my shoulder and closes her eyes. She wants us all to sleep together like a family once more. I can tell without even having her request it.

Alpha Alexander's warmth burns my back as he slips closer and throws his arm over my waist, reaching out all the way to Ayla. I suck in a sharp breath, unconsciously trying to sneak away from him, only to have him get closer to me in response. Realizing there is no meaning behind this fight, I give in and relish in the feel of his body behind me as he holds me and Ayla. Oddly, it feels safe in his arms, as if I am sure he will not let any harm come to me or my Baby.

We stay like this while Ayla slowly drifts to sleep and starts snoring lightly like she always does. I pat her back softly, trying to keep her as cozy as possible.

"Levi got some intel." Alpha Alexander's breaths ghost my nape and ear.

I suppress a throaty moan from leaving my mouth and pay attention to what he is telling me." what kind of intel?"

"An informer sent a message that Cleodore might attend an event at a club where he will be buying some new Omega girls. So tomorrow, I will be attending that same event to catch him. "He whispers, carefully keeping his voice low to not wake up Ayla. "I will go with you." I blurt almost immediately.

"That's not why I told you about this, Layla. You can't come with me." He releases a hot breath over my skin, sending shivers down my spine.

"Why did you tell me then? And why can't I go with you?" I wonder, slightly shifting towards him to catch sight of his dark hair.

"I told you because I think you have the right to know, Layla. I don't want to keep you oblivious anymore. And you can't come with me because that event is not suitable for you. Besides, if we both leave, who will take care of Ayla?" He speaks softly, startling me more with each passing moment.

"I can put Ayla to sleep before leaving. Daphne can look after her for the time being, Alpha Alexander." I suggest, but I find it hard to do. I really want to see an end to this monster named Cleodore. I want to see him suffer with my own eyes to cool down the lava bubbling inside me after watching my traumatized Baby.

"Did you not hear it when I said the event is not suitable for you?" He huffs, pressing his nose into the crook of my neck. "Why? What kind of event is it?" I shudder.

"It's a sex club event where people will be forced to do whatever the host wants them to do. Do you get it now? If you attend this event with me, and the host decides he wants everyone to watch me f**k you, Layla, I will have to f**k you. I won't be able to refuse and lose my chance of catching Cleodore." His lips touch my skin with every word, stealing my breath and leaving my heart fluttering.

"Oh." I lick my dry lips.

"Do you get me now?" He asks, kissing my nape gently.

"Won't Cleodore recognize you?" I ask.

"The identity of the attending people will be kept a secret. Everyone will wear masks and drink scent-hiding potions to ensure complete anonymity." He reveals in a husky voice before kissing the same spot again. "So you will go alone?" I ignore the sparks rushing up and down my spine so I can focus on his words.

"No one can go alone, Layla. That's why I will be going with Arianna. She is experienced in this. She is a good partner to take with me." He tells me, as a matter of fact, while my blood starts boiling in my veins.

"I am going with you, Alpha Alexander." I hiss through my clenched teeth.

"I said..."

"You want a chance, don't you?" I cut in.

"Layla." His voice takes a dangerous edge.

"Take me with you, and I might start thinking about loving you. If you don't want to take me with you, then forget about what you suggested." I grumble, closing my eyes.

He didn't reply, but I know he is aware of my firmness in making this decision. Besides, how can he even think Arianna is a good partner when he might have to fuck her, as he just told me? I really don't understand this man, but I don't want him to go with that witch.