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 .

council , shortly Father ,” Nathan responded turning his attention

What message ,

ninny emotional problems like this , ”

would want to return to their packs today so … ”

meeting without us ,” Nathan didn’t

state to waltz in there and perform the rites or

would do .

Moon’s sake

And we should stop the meeting because of her ? ” Jeremy scoffed , looking at his son

disbelief .

a few minutes ! ” Nathan said quietly but firmly “ But the council is free to leave if they

him for

, opening his mouth to say

but decided against it

turned on

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hall .

be the Alpha

Perhaps , we

,” I suggested staring at his father’s

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

I inhaled deeply .

to

that everything he did , was because

back and running both hands through

do you want to see him

eyed him warily

Nathan , ”

do you take me for ?

not Ramsey’s plaything

latest and free

cannot have me whenever it pleases him

, I won’t

in now ! ”

A smile appeared on

Though I must recommend

confidence .

, Ramsey is nothing but a jerk and a big one

another smile , his hand finding

, let’s go

when we stepped in , I gasped with surprise

it beautiful you could see years of history have been

wall was adorned with tapestries from every

was even an empty spot with my father’s name

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