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 .

belonged to me and me alone besides this

her safety

blind to see that you’re not qualified to protect her

Nathan laughed .

weight around is going to help ? Lyla has made

the name

” I echoed his laughter , shaking

How can I respect a decision that puts her in danger

” Lyla’s voice cut through our argument

to look at her , surprised by the authority

stop ,

forward , moving to stand beside Nathan rather than behind me

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you two fighting over me like I’m some kind of prize , ”

This isn’t

It’s about me .

my training

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

“ @

shoulder , touching her gently , I had to hold myself from grabbing

nerves of him to touch her

presence .

don’t have to explain yourself to

murmured .

smile and turned to me

to play that card anymore ,

protect

teeth , I didn’t want to start mentioning

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in the name

everything I did back then

times , Lyla … I did

your protection always seemed to involve

anything in response

train me , ” she

I trust him

never given me a

my jaw

doesn’t understand what’s

yourself at risk by

, ” she interrupted me

who’s been there

mate that

to think you can waltz in and out of

For fuck’s sake … ” I muttered ,

like .

what it does look like

” she retorted .

tired of it

Nathan to train me because he

me and respects

repeating that ,” I growled

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

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the name

reject you because I didn’t want you to be

from going under the

was fucking 23 back then

Leader and I was trying to

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

Don’t raise your voice at her ,

hiding behind your title

someone … ”

I WANT HER ! ” I growled louder this time ,

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

easy with you when you directly disobeyed an order never to flaunt your pheromones in

” Nathan laughed dryly

are shallow , Ramsey

get punished

body was shaking with angry

… I swear to the Moon , Lyla … Cassidy had the videos – one with both of us

, he would try to make

happened before

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name of love

her family

I trailed off .

me ?

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