Chapter 79

Layla’s POV

He walked me till we were at the end of the narrow hall, and he pushed me in through the door. As soon as we were out of the guest parlor and inside the bedroom, he pushed me into the wall and glared at me.

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Logan’s POV

I watched Layla walk away with the backstabbing traitor. I had endured his friendship for many years on the dancing floor. Colonel Morin always prided himself on being the most kind and knowledgeable whenever there was a group. But we all knew he was just as evil as every soul gathered here tonight. Even he had his own skeletons well hidden in his closet.

“Now, do not look too sad, Logan. Morin does not intend to take your woman from you, I can assure you that,” Nigel’s voice brings me back, and I looked at him, plastering on a wide smile. He raises his glass towards the nearest empty bar table.

“I am sure his wife would have his head before he even makes an attempt to steal Layla fr