Chapter Thirty: Hidden No More

"Come on. Let's take pictures." Akila tugged Layla's hand. Layla shook her head, not moving her feet. "I can't." Akila glanced back at her, frowning. "Why? Don't tell me you're camera-shy too." "I can't take pictures, Akila. I need to stay hidden, remember. I need to lie low until I confirm that my father is not on my tail again." That got Akila's attention. "Are you coming or not, Akila?" Lily, the bride and Akila's friend from college, called out to her. "Go. You shouldn't miss that for my sake." Layla gestured for her to leave. Akila hesitated. "Akila. Come on! Time is running out!" Lily shouted impatiently. The other bridesmaids glared in our direction, looking impatient too. "We will talk later." Akila raised her gown and rushed to join the others waiting to be captured in the pre-wedding photo. Lily and Drew's wedding were a pack wedding as they were as well members of the Blue Moon pack. "At the count of 1, 2, 3." The shot was taken. Layla left the room while they a