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 .

We’ll join the council , shortly Father ,”

, Lyla ? ”

this , ” Jeremy exploded

return to their packs today so

Then you can start the meeting without us ,” Nathan didn’t allow his father to finish before he interrupted

in no state to waltz in there and perform the rites

would do .

Moon’s sake

And we should stop the meeting because of her ? ”

disbelief .

” Nathan said quietly but

at him

him , opening his mouth to

decided against

, he turned on

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be the Alpha

we should

,”

extra minute will not kill them , ” Nathan

I inhaled deeply .

He wanted to

everything he did , was because he

, taking a step back and running both hands

do you want to see

eyed him

, ” I scoffed

you take me for ? I

Ramsey’s

me whenever it pleases him

I won’t be

in now

it ,” A smile appeared on Nathan’s

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confidence .

Believe me , Ramsey is nothing but a jerk and a

me another smile , his hand finding

C’mon , let’s

started towards the hall when we stepped in , I gasped with

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