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 .

join the council , shortly Father ,” Nathan responded

, Lyla ? ”

ninny emotional problems like this , ” Jeremy exploded , his eyes darting

Most of them would want to return to their packs today so … ”

can start the meeting without us ,” Nathan didn’t allow his

She’s in no state to waltz in there and

would do .

sake …

because of her ? ” Jeremy scoffed , looking at his

disbelief .

council in a few minutes ! ” Nathan said quietly but firmly “ But the council is free

him for a few minutes

opening his mouth to say

decided

one last hump , he turned on his heel

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be the Alpha

Perhaps , we

keep them waiting ,” I suggested

” Nathan said quickly “ Now tell me

I inhaled deeply .

wanted to

everything he did , was because he was

and running both hands

And do you want to

him warily

C’mon , Nathan , ”

take me

not Ramsey’s plaything

me whenever

I won’t be going

go in now ! ”

more like it ,” A smile appeared on Nathan’s face

Though I must

confidence .

is nothing but a jerk and a

smile , his hand finding mine

let’s

when we stepped in , I

see years of history have been preserved despite

tapestries from every legendary pack leader

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