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…”

actually. You threw them all away because she didn’t have a wolf

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 blind to see that you’re

barging in and throwing your weight around is going to help? Lyla has made her choice, respect it.”

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his laughter, shaking my head. “How can I

Both of us turned to look at her,

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

had to hold myself from grabbing that hand and cutting it off. The nerves of

presence.

to explain yourself to

murmured.

anymore, Ramsey. You don’t get to suddenly decide you want to protect me after pushing me away so

didn’t want to start mentioning

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

your protection always seemed to involve hurting me.”

didn’t say anything in response.

me,” she continued. “I trust him. He’s never given me a reason not

what’s at stake. You’re

the perfect mate that I didn’t have. You, on the other hand, seem to think you can

fuck’s sake…” I muttered, “That’s not what it looks

like.”

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

to me and respects

growled with annoyance. “When did I

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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

yelled. “Stop hiding behind your title…

someone…”

waiting, moment but I was trying to protect her from the likes of

laughed dryly. “You really are shallow, Ramsey. She wouldn’t

was shaking with angry tremors as I paced. “That’s not what I mean…I swear to the Moon, Lyla… Cassidy had the videos – one with both of us having sex and threatened me with it. If my grandfather had known there was more

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and her family…”

I trailed off.

overwhelmed by the mate bond thing in the beginning but I fell in love

the tears that suddenly

my eyes.

just want you to stop for a minute and wonder why I chased after you for four years. Why I had him locked

don’t have to lie, Ramsey,”