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Nathan

My heart skipped a beat .

Why was he here ?

I shot to my feet reluctantly , bowing my head in respect that I didn’t feel .

“ Lycan Leader , ” I said feigning surprise .

“ To what do we owe the honour of your visit ? ”

“ Yes ! ” My father came to stand next to me as he addressed Ramsey .

“ Alpha , I what brings you here , to my home ? ”

Ramsey’s cold gaze flickered toward me , then back to my father .

“ Beta Tanner , I need to speak to your son , ” He said in a commanding tone .

“ Alone , if you don’t mind .

My father hesitated , his eyes flickering towards me for a second .

He was clearly taken aback by Ramsey’s sudden appearance and request but also torn between his duty to obey the Lycan Leader and his desire to protect me .

“ Of course , Alpha , ” he said finally .

“ I’ll … I’ll be in the

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living room if you need me .

“ Beta ! ” Ramsey faced my father .

“ You don’t understand .

It’s best if you stay outside .

The conversation between me and your son is like a secret and I wouldn’t

appreciate it if someone else heard it too .

That’s why I came in alone and left my Beta and the warriors with me , outside .

My father shot me another worried glance but I nodded to him flashing him a smile .

“ I’ll be fine , Dad .

I’m sure , the Lycan Leader just wants to talk and nothing more .

We’ll be done in no time .

As soon as the door closed and

ere finally alone ,

Ramsey turned to me , the coldness in his eyes was

turning into fury .

“ Where is she ? ‘ he demanded without preamble .

I arched my brow at him .

“ Where is who ? ”

“ Lyla ! ” he replied .

“ I need to know where Lyla is .

I blinked , taken aback by the directness of his question .

I recovered a few seconds later and pointed in the direction of the pack house .

“ Lyla ? She lives next door at the packhouse .

You should be asking her parents .

You could go over there

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and ask them , I’m sure the Alpha and Luna are at

home .

fists at his sides

with you and I’m really trying right now to be the best version of myself , so

what

Of course , I know you’re talking about , Lyla ,” I continued without skipping

you go to her

good enough for you ,

across

us , grabbing me by the collar of my shirt

, Nathan

you were the last one

world right now and we don’t have to take this

My mind raced .

that ? And why was he

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more ?

laugh escaped my lips as I scoffed

you know where she is , Alpha ? ” I taunted

I mean , she’s your mate , right ? Isn’t it your job to know where she is at all times

grip tightened , his eyes flashing furiously

Answer the

she ?

gaze without flinching

should I know ? I’m just her friend and the Beta’s

” My voice

“ I forgot .

scent

She bl

d

she ? Looks like she doesn’t want to have anything to

you

rage , Ramsey struck me across the face with a force that sent me

I only laughed as I stared up

person , Alpha Ramsey but if you think hitting me would get you answers ,” I spat , wiping the blood from

beat me to death if you want but

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ran his hand through his hair ,

! ” he

for hitting you but I need to find her and at least make amends … ”

her ? After you let her walk away thinking she wasn’t good enough and

me and her , it’s none of your business

luck finding her then

she’s

world ,” I said

and again , each blow harder

refused to fight back- I was no match for him

future if I

while he rained blows on me

I wasn’t going to

an eternity , he stopped , breathing heavily , his

floor , blood dripping from my mouth ,

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stood over me , shaking with

You’re making me do this … If you know where

moment , I was tempted

me wanted to believe he regretted everything he did to Lyla , but then

she left .

” I said

betray her trust

Lyla wanted you to find her , she wouldn’t have gone to such lengths to disappear

His expression hardened .

You do your Lycan Leader , I order you

ave a choice .

As

where she is

at the command but I

ground .

all due respect , Lycan Leader

you

comes before my duty to

won’t tell where she is , no matter what you threaten me with

growled ,

can protect

find her , with or without your help

before looking up at him with

, ” I rasped

“ Find her .

But you

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