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"Layla, Layla," Nolan called softly as he shook Layla's body gently.

"Layla," Layla's eyes fluttered open as she blinked them repeatedly. She yelled in fright as she sat up quickly from the ground. She passed out because of the fear of being eaten by a wolf-like dog.

"Haa!!!!" She yelled, clutching the person behind her tight; the dog was seated right in front of her, with its tongue sticking out as it panted.

She slowly looked up to see the person behind her but only screamed in shock when their eyes met. His icy blue eyes pierced through her. She thought he had something important to take care of, what was he doing here?

"S..ir," she stammered, still holding him tight, not wanting to let go for fear of being bitten by the dog.

"Why were you lying on the ground?" He snapped at her as he stood up, leaving her on the ground.

"Because I fainted," she replied breathlessly. Was he asking her a pointless question? Did he not meet her unconscious?

"And why did you faint?" He uttered in a co