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 .

alone

about her

protect her from

Nathan laughed .

around is going to help ?

name of

” I echoed his laughter , shaking my head

decision that puts her in

” Lyla’s voice cut through

, surprised by the authority in her tone

stop ,

to stand beside

latest and free

two fighting over me like I’m some kind

isn’t

It’s about me .

training and my

even know if I’m ready to become a Moonsinger yet

“ @

touching her gently , I had to hold myself from grabbing that hand

him to touch her in

presence .

to explain yourself to him , dear , ”

murmured .

smile and turned

get to play

get to suddenly decide you want to protect me after pushing me away

, I didn’t want

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name

I

you several times , Lyla … I did what I did to protect

your protection

anything

will train me , ” she continued

trust

given me a

clenched my

doesn’t understand what’s at stake

yourself at risk by letting

, Ramsey , ”

Nathan is the one who’s been there for me through everything

perfect mate that I didn’t

hand , seem to think you can waltz in and out of my life just because there’s some electricity

For fuck’s sake … ” I muttered , “ That’s not what

like .

That’s what it does

” she retorted .

And I’m tired of it

train me because

me and

Stop repeating that ,” I growled with

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

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the name of

reject you because I didn’t want

from going

fucking 23 back then

and

to cosy up to you ? You think I loved

raise your voice at her

your title

someone … ”

HER ! ” I growled louder this

every single , waiting , moment but I was trying to protect her from

you directly disobeyed an

” Nathan

are shallow , Ramsey

get punished for that

body was shaking with angry tremors

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

known there was more to us , he would try to make you

has happened

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name of

and her

I trailed off .

suppressed my feelings , I suppressed my growing need , my ache for you and you wouldn’t even understand me ? Fine ,

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