123 In the name of love …

Ramsey

The only thing standing between Lax manifesting was

me .

He was snarling with annoyance at our mate’s denial and her claim and it didn’t help that Nathan had a smug look .

I waited until the hall thinned out and it was just three of us left .

Lyla must have sensed that I was coming to her because , in the next instance , she started walking slightly ahead , her strides were quick while Nathan walked beside her calm and composed but his eyes kept darting to me with an amused expression .

“ Lyla , ” I called out .

“ A minute

“ Not now , Ramsey , ” she responded not bothering to slow down .

It’s almost evening and it’s a four – hour ride to Blue Ridge , we want to get home before it’s dusk .

I wanted to approach everything objectively and to sound less intimidating but I couldn’t hold my

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frustration any longer .

“ This isn’t happening , ” I said , trying to keep the anger out of my voice .

Lyla stopped in her tracks , turning to face me .

Nathan , too , halted , stepping protectively closer to her .

“ What isn’t happening ? ” Lyla asked arching a brow at

me .

“ You choosing Nathan to train you , ” I spat .

“ They may not know this but all the Moonsingers that ever needed training were trained by Lycans and not an Alpha .

What does he know about handling a Moonsinger’s powers ? You’re putting yourself at risk .

Nathan stepped forward , the amusement in his eyes turning into mockery .

“ And what makes you think you’re more qualified , Alpha Ramsey ? Because you’re a Lycan ? You have no idea what Lyla needs .

I scoffed , my gaze snapping at him .

“ And you do ? You think because you’ve been her childhood friend you’re suddenly an expert on how to train her ? Let me remind you , she’s my mate .

“ She’s NOT your mate ,” Nathan countered , his voice rising slightly .

“ Was your mate .

Ramsey .

Or have you

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forgotten how many times you rejected that bond ? You rejected her and she returned the favour .

Whatever bond you had is gone , and you need to accept that .

The words seemed to hit me like physical blows , but I refused to back down .

“ You don’t understand the

complexities of our situation … ”

“ What’s there to understand ? ” Nathan cut me off .

“ You had your chance .

Multiple chances , actually .

You threw them all away because she didn’t have a wolf and was a deviant and now you can’t stand that someone else might succeed where you failed .

My heart pumped faster .

“ Succeed where I failed ? What is that supposed to mean ? Lyla is not a snack to be passed around .

me alone besides this isn’t just about a

about her safety

qualified to protect her from what’s coming

Nathan laughed .

your weight around is going to help ? Lyla has made her choice , respect

name of

it ? ” I echoed his laughter , shaking my head

respect a decision that puts her

” Lyla’s voice cut through our

us turned to look at her , surprised by

Just stop ,

stand beside Nathan rather than

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I don’t need you two fighting over me like I’m some kind of prize , ” she

isn’t about you

It’s about me .

training

don’t even know if I’m ready to become a

“ @

a hand on her shoulder , touching her gently , I had to hold myself from grabbing that hand and

him to touch her

presence .

explain yourself to him , dear ,

murmured .

gave him a quiet smile and turned to me

play that card

to protect me after pushing

gritted my teeth , I didn’t

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name of love

I

Lyla … I did what I

? Funny how your protection

anything

train me , ” she

I trust

never given me a reason not

my

He doesn’t understand what’s

at risk by letting

, ” she

one who’s been

mate that I didn’t have

on the other hand , seem to think you can waltz in and out of my life just because there’s

… ” I muttered , “ That’s not what it looks

like .

what it does

” she retorted .

And I’m tired of it

train me because

and

repeating that ,”

When did I ever not respect you , Lyla ? The only

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name

did was reject you because I didn’t want you to be

from going under

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became the Lycan Leader and I was

judge me because my first instinct was not to cosy up to you ? You think I loved any of it ?

voice at her , Ramsey

behind your title … if

someone … ”

WANT HER ! ” I growled louder this time , though it was

, waiting , moment but I was trying to protect

go easy with you when you directly disobeyed an order never to flaunt

” Nathan laughed

are shallow

get punished

was shaking with angry tremors as

Moon , Lyla … Cassidy had the videos – one with both of us having sex and threatened me with

more to us , he would try to make you and your family

happened before

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name of love …

and her

I trailed off .

you wouldn’t even understand me ? Fine , I agree I was overwhelmed by the mate bond thing in the beginning but I fell in love

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