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 .

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

shortly Father ,” Nathan responded turning his attention to me

message , Lyla ?

cannot keep the Alphas waiting because of ninny emotional problems like this ,

Most of them would want to return to their packs

us ,” Nathan didn’t allow his father to finish before he

in no state to waltz in there and perform the rites

would do .

Moon’s sake …

because of her ? ” Jeremy scoffed , looking at his son

disbelief .

! ” Nathan said quietly but firmly “ But the council is free to leave

him

, opening his

decided against

, he turned on his heel and

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rude to keep them waiting ,” I suggested staring at

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

I inhaled deeply .

to meet with me

he did , was because he was desperate to

step back and running both hands through his hair

And do you want to

him

, Nathan ,

do you take me for ? I refused

Ramsey’s

whenever it pleases

won’t be

go in now !

more like it ,” A smile appeared on

I must recommend his

confidence .

me , Ramsey is nothing but a jerk and a big one at

flashed me another smile , his hand

let’s

when we stepped

only was it beautiful you could see years

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