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 bond

about her

that you’re not qualified to protect her from what’s coming and the power she

Nathan laughed .

throwing your weight around is going

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Respect it ? ” I echoed his laughter

that puts her

Stop ! ” Lyla’s voice cut through our argument

look at her , surprised by the authority in her

Just stop ,

, moving to stand beside Nathan rather than

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don’t need you two fighting over me like I’m some kind of

isn’t about you

It’s about me .

training and my life

know if I’m ready

“ @

, I had to hold myself from grabbing

him to

presence .

yourself to him , dear , ”

murmured .

quiet smile and turned to me again

get to play

to suddenly decide you want to protect me after

I

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the name

I did everything I

Lyla … I did what

Funny how your protection always seemed to

say anything in response

will train me , ”

I trust

given me a

clenched my

He doesn’t understand

putting yourself at risk by letting him … ”

, ”

is the one who’s been there for me through

that I

can waltz in

muttered , “

like .

it does look

” she retorted .

And I’m tired of it

chose Nathan to train me

me and respects me

,” I growled

When did I ever not respect you ,

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reject you because I didn’t want you

you from going under the

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the Lycan Leader and I was trying to

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

her , Ramsey !

Stop hiding behind your title … if you truly want

someone … ”

growled louder this time

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

when you directly disobeyed an order never to flaunt your pheromones in public … ”

are shallow

get punished for

shaking with angry

Cassidy had the videos –

grandfather had known there was more to us , he would try to make you and your family

happened

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her family

I trailed off .

growing need , my ache for you and you wouldn’t even understand me ? Fine , I agree I was overwhelmed by the

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