86 Do you hate me ?

Lyla

I screamed and stumbled backwards .

Just as I felt myself slipping , strong hands reached out , steadying me .

I looked up , ready to bolt only to meet Beta Jeremy’s calm gaze .

His expression softened as he pulled me to my feet , still keeping me close as his eyes surveyed the garden before he asked .

“ Are you alright ? Did you see something that frightened you ? ”

Quickly , I stepped back , straightening my clothes with shaking hands and avoiding his gaze .

I was sure of what I had felt .

“ I’m sorry , I thought … I thought you were someone else .

Curiosity flashed through his eyes as he stared at me .

I know he had questions but he seemed to think better of it and merely nodded , going with my explanation .

He took a step back .

“ Nathan was worried about you , so I came to fetch you .

Come with me , we’ll be leaving soon .

Without a word , I walked towards him and together , we fell into step beside each other .

We walked in silence as we moved through the garden paths with only the light from the moon .

I sneaked a look at Beta Jeremy , his hands were clasped behind him , his gaze fixed ahead … I wondered what he was thinking .

Since my return , there was this unspoken tension between us as if he was silently blaming me .

for something .

When we emerged out of the garden , I stopped .

Immediately , he also stopped and turned to me .

“ I know you hate me .

He arched his brow for a moment , studying me quietly .

“ What makes you think that ? ”

I wrapped my arms around myself as if I was trying to hold myself together .

“ Because I’m the reason Nathan was imprisoned for four years , I said .

“ You … you must hate me for it .

forehead flattened as a quiet smile

I don’t hate you ,

he was collecting his thoughts

the beginning for risking everything to keep you safe ? Yes ! I was frustrated that he got involved in the drama

daughter too , Lyla … I watched you grow up

at his

some form of confirmation of my fears maybe , but he was gazing at

car earlier , those icy looks you gave

, letting

resentment , Lyla

” he hesitated , then

you’ll sway Nathan , ” he

you

as I want to protect

and when it comes to you , I feel like no one can give

he shook his head , “ I can only pray

C

Do you hate

him

honesty in his words and voice

stared at him , my

think I’d steer him wrong ?

shook his

him involved

his Beta came to the meeting today , I know he’s aware

because my mother requested it , ” I

and come for something as trivial as this ? He didn’t even have the decency to come to Pack house after your father was pronounced … ” he swallowed hard , his

with pain .

” I

” he nodded

His Beta came for

you three and honestly , I am not interested but I need you to assure me that

I’ve met a lot of people in my life … Alphas , Lycans from across the world but Alpha Ramsey is something

looking off into

me , he wore a

who would

will never allow anyone play

,” I shook my

it was

the kind of

he wants .

that meant anything to him , Lyla ! ” Beta Jeremy

obessed with you either … he loves you … the same way my Nathan

you want , although

He can’t do that ,” I shook

and I can be with

you’ll go back to the human world ? ” he

soon as we’re done with father’s burial ,”

already have life there and I

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255