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.

should have been the most important thing on my mind, but all I could think about was the words Lenny had told me about

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

the Alphas waiting because of ninny emotional problems like this,” Jeremy exploded, his eyes darting towards me with malice.

his father to finish before he interrupted. “She’s in no state to waltz in there and perform

do. For Moon’s sake…”

stop the meeting because of her?” Jeremy scoffed, looking at his

disbelief.

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

few minutes. He pointed at him, opening

but decided against it. With one last hump, he turned on

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hall.

will not be the

to keep them waiting,” I suggested

them,” Nathan said

to meet with me. Lenny told me that everything

a step back and running both hands through his hair. “And

I refused outrightly. I’m not Ramsey’s plaything. He cannot have me whenever it

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

confidence.”

but a jerk and a

flashed me another smile, his hand finding mine. “C’mon, let’s

been preserved despite repeated renovations. The wall was adorned with tapestries from every legendary pack leader. There was even an empty spot with my father’s name

pushed back the surge of sadness that filled me…

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