Noah's POV

I glanced at her, clenching my jaw tightly to apvoid lashing out.

Layla noticed her mistake and instantly retracted her hand, holding it firm with the other one. "I only ask that you tell me how long you would be gone for when next you travel. Please... I get so worried about that..."

"It's none of your business." I spat coldly. "Now, if you would excuse me."

Without waiting for her to get another word out, I turned and walked away.

Joshua followed behind me. I could tell that he had a lot on his mind.

This was the first time he was seeing Layla now... Or wasn't...