**Midnight shrouded the room in darkness. Damon's fingers traced Layla's curves,their bodies entwined. Layla's whispers urged Damon on,her skin tingling. "My mate,you're so beautiful ",Damon whispered,his breath sending shivers. Layla's hands found Damon's hair,her fingers intertwining. Damon's lips grazed Layla's neck,his touch sparkling desire. Layla's back arched,inviting Damon deeper."Damon,i love you".she whispered,her voice barely audible. Damon's lips brushed against her ear."Forever,Layla".Their bodies merged,love and passion igniting. In the darkness,only their love shone brighter.**
I woke,Layla's warmth enveloping me.Her gentle breaths caressed my skin,soothing my lingering unease. Serene's words still echoed in my mind."Layla,i whispered,pulling her closer."Morning",she murmured, eyes fluttering open.Her smile dispelled the darkness. "Yesterday...."I began. Layla's fingers traced my jaw"You proved your love,Damon"."No more doubts?".Layla's gaze locked onto mine."None.You are mine,Damon.My mate".I claimed her lips,our love shining brighter than Serene's venom. We spent the morning lost in each other,our love,a shield against the looming storm.
Sam arrived,his expression serious. "Damon,the shadow pack's been spotted. My instincts roared to life."Prepare the pack".I ordered. Layla's grip on my hand tightened. "What does that mean"Layla asked. My Jaw clenched. "They'll stop at nothing".Dad ordered increased patrols. Sam coordinated defence strategies and i trained with the pack. Layla watched,worried.A menacing figure appeared at the pack's border"Alpha Elijah",the figure sneered. "Surrender moonlight pack or face consequences".Dad stood firm."We won't back down"."Damon,I'm scared",Layla whispered. I pulled her close to me."I'll protect you",i vowed."Together,we'll face this my love".i promised. I sent Layla to aunt Natasha to go to the pack's hidden shelter. I claimed her lips" I'll be back for you my love".i assured her.
I stood tall,dad by my side.The shadow pack descended. Alpha Victor sneered."Damon,you're no match".I snarled. "You'll never take Moonlight".The fight erupted.Snarls,claws,and teeth.I fought bravely as i had my beautiful mate waiting for me. i already miss her.Sam yelled,"Damon,left flank!".I spun.Took down two shadow pack. Sam dispatched another.Dad appeared "use your alpha powers,Damon".i focused and unleashed my strength. Took down half of shadow pack warriors.Shadow pack retreated. Victor's eyes blazed."Elijah,i will make sure i take and destroy moonlight pack. oh and Damon,i heard you got yourself a second mate,be sure to protect her every now and then cause the next time I'm here,i will make sure to kill her,you and the whole of Moonlight,MARK MY WORDS",he spat with venom.
I emerged from the trees.Weary,battered but victorious. Layla awaited.Her smile lit the dusk."Damon",she whispered. I swept her into my arms.Relief washed over me.Sam clapped my back"You got them good brother,well done".Dad nodded"proud of you son".Aunt Natasha hugged us.The pack gathered,celebrating our victory.Layla's eyes searched mine."Damon you're hurt".I brushed it off."scratches".Layla's fingers traced my jaw,my cheek."You're home now".For the first time,in what felt like eternity,i felt safe.Layla's love enveloped me.No war,no danger.Just us. Our lips met.Tenderness filled,the world faded,only Layla remained. The pack's cheers,laughter,music danced in the background. Layla's smile shone,brighter than the stars.
Sam raised his glass"To Damon and Layla.To love and victory".The pack cheered. Dad approached. "Damon,Layla,cherish this love,it's your strength".i nodded. Layla's hand tightened around mine.