The Alpha's Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger by Ejiofor Dorcas

123 In the name of love…

Ramsey

The only thing standing between Lax manifesting was

me.

He was snarling with annoyance at our mate’s denial and her claim and it didn’t help that Nathan had a smug look. I waited until the hall thinned out and it was just three of us left.

Lyla must have sensed that I was coming to her because, in the next instance, she started walking slightly ahead, her strides were quick while Nathan walked beside her calm and composed but his eyes kept darting to me with an amused expression.

“Lyla,” I called out. “A minute

“Not now, Ramsey,” she responded not bothering to slow down. It’s almost evening and it’s a four–hour ride to Blue Ridge, we want to get home before it’s dusk.”

I wanted to approach everything objectively and to sound less intimidating but I couldn’t hold my

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frustration any longer.

“This isn’t happening,” I said, trying to keep the anger out of my voice.

Lyla stopped in her tracks, turning to face me. Nathan, too, halted, stepping protectively closer to her.

“What isn’t happening?” Lyla asked arching a brow at

me.

“You choosing Nathan to train you,” I spat. “They may not know this but all the Moonsingers that ever needed training were trained by Lycans and not an Alpha. What does he know about handling a Moonsinger’s powers? You’re putting yourself at risk.”

Nathan stepped forward, the amusement in his eyes turning into mockery. “And what makes you think you’re more qualified, Alpha Ramsey? Because you’re a Lycan? You have no idea what Lyla needs.”

I scoffed, my gaze snapping at him. “And you do? You think because you’ve been her childhood friend you’re suddenly an expert on how to train her? Let me remind you, she’s my mate.”

“She’s NOT your mate,” Nathan countered, his voice rising slightly. “Was your mate. Ramsey. Or have you

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forgotten how many times you rejected that bond? You rejected her and she returned the favour. Whatever bond you had is gone, and you need to accept that.”

The words seemed to hit me like physical blows, but I refused to back down. “You don’t understand the

complexities of our situation…”

“You had your chance. Multiple chances, actually. You threw them all away because she didn’t

where I failed? What is that supposed to mean? Lyla is not a snack to be passed around. She has always belonged to me and me alone besides this isn’t just about a bond. It’s about her safety. You’re too

in and throwing your weight around is going to help? Lyla has made

the name

I echoed his laughter, shaking my head. “How can I respect a

turned to look at her,

stand beside Nathan rather than behind me. “I don’t need you two fighting over me like I’m some kind of prize,” she sighed. “This isn’t about you. It’s about me. My choice, my training

on her shoulder, touching her gently, I had to hold myself from grabbing

presence.

to explain yourself to him,

murmured.

get to play that card anymore, Ramsey. You don’t get

teeth, I didn’t want to start

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then. “I’ve told you several times, Lyla… I did what I did

how your protection always seemed to

didn’t say anything

him. He’s never given me a

stake. You’re putting

one who’s been there for me through everything. He’s the perfect mate that I didn’t have. You, on the other hand, seem to think you can waltz in and out of my

muttered, “That’s not what

like.”

it does look like.” she retorted. “And I’m tired of it.

and

I ever not respect you, Lyla? The only thing

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was reject you because I didn’t want you to be punished. To stop you from going under the radar. I was fucking 23 back then. I just became the Lycan Leader and I was trying to be careful. You can’t just stand there and judge me because my first instinct was not to cosy up

Nathan yelled. “Stop hiding behind your

someone…”

but I was trying to protect her from the likes of Cassidy, and my grandfather. You think anyone would go easy with you

“You really are shallow, Ramsey.

the Moon, Lyla… Cassidy had the videos – one with both of us having sex and

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the name of

Omega and her family…”

I trailed off.

I agree I was overwhelmed by the mate bond thing in the beginning but I fell in love with you. I still do, Lyla… I wish I could

broke off, pushing back the tears that

my eyes.

chased after you for four years. Why I had him

lie, Ramsey,” she said