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.

on my mind, but all I could think about

council, shortly Father,” Nathan responded turning his attention to me. “What

of ninny emotional problems like this,” Jeremy exploded, his eyes darting towards me with malice. “Most of them would want to return to

Nathan didn’t allow his father to finish before he interrupted. “She’s in no state to waltz in there and perform

For Moon’s sake…”

her?” Jeremy scoffed, looking

disbelief.

join the council in a few minutes!” Nathan said quietly but firmly “But the council is free to leave

him for a few minutes. He pointed at him, opening his mouth to say

With one last hump, he turned on his

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hall.

Nathan will not

should join them. It’ll be rude to keep

not kill them,” Nathan said quickly “Now tell me the

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

hands through his hair. “And do you want to see him?”

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. Let’s

smile appeared on Nathan’s face. “Though I must recommend his

confidence.”

but a jerk and a big one

flashed me another smile, his hand finding mine.

Not only was it beautiful you could see years of history have been preserved

pushed back the surge of sadness that filled me…

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