79 Nathan will not be the Alpha…

Lyla

I made my way back to the car deciding if I should be happy or angry.

When I reached the car, Nathan was exactly where I’d left him, pacing, his face tight with

concern.

When I looked up and saw the concern in his eyes, I knew it was enough to soothe the storm

inside me.

“Are you okay?” he was by my side in seconds, brushing a gentle hand over my shoulder.

“Yes,” I murmured forcing a smile, looking down. I wasn’t going to let Lenny’s words stir up old memories or pain. “Just ghosts from my past trying to haunt me.”

Nathan pulled me close, pressing a kiss to my temple. “Was Ramsey there? I won’t let him hurt you anymore.”

I leaned into his embrace, my hand tightening beside me. “No, he wasn’t. Lenny had a message

from him.”

“A message?” Nathan pulled back staring at me curiously. “What kind of message?”

From the corner of my eyes, I saw Beta Jeremy emerge from the council hall, a frown on his face as he approached us. “All the Alphas are seated and waiting for both of you.”

My heart lurched at the information. Soon, I would have to face them, have to formally give up my claim to leadership of my father’s pack. Perhaps my father would have made me his heir if I had been normal.

important thing on my mind, but all I could think about was the words Lenny had told me about Ramsey.

the council, shortly Father,” Nathan responded turning

keep the Alphas waiting because of ninny emotional problems like this,” Jeremy exploded, his eyes darting towards me with malice. “Most of them would want to return to their packs today

didn’t allow his father to finish before he interrupted. “She’s in no

do. For

of her?” Jeremy scoffed, looking at his

disbelief.

Nathan said quietly but firmly “But the council is free to leave

father stared at him for a few minutes. He pointed at him, opening his

one last hump, he turned on his

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hall.

will not be the

to keep them waiting,” I suggested staring at his father’s retreating.

kill them,” Nathan said quickly “Now tell me the message.”

to meet with me. Lenny told me that everything he did, was because he was

back and running both hands through his hair. “And do

warily. “C’mon, Nathan,” I scoffed. “What do you take me for? I refused outrightly. I’m not Ramsey’s plaything. He cannot have me whenever it pleases him. So, I won’t be going.

more like it,” A smile appeared on Nathan’s face. “Though I must recommend

confidence.”

is nothing but a jerk and a big one

another smile, his hand finding mine. “C’mon, let’s go!“.

when we stepped in, I gasped with surprise. Not only was it beautiful you could see years of history have been preserved despite repeated renovations. The

of sadness that filled me… so my dad was truly

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