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 .

to me and me alone

her

to protect her from what’s coming and the

Nathan laughed .

is going to help ? Lyla has made her choice

name of love

? ” I echoed his laughter , shaking my head

respect a decision that puts

voice

her , surprised by the authority in her tone

Just stop

, moving to stand beside

latest and

over me like I’m some kind of

This isn’t

It’s about me .

my training and my

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

“ @

shoulder , touching her gently , I had to hold myself

to touch her

presence .

don’t have to explain yourself to him ,

murmured .

him a quiet smile and turned to

play that

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

teeth , I didn’t want

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the name of love

I did everything I

… I did what I did to protect you

Protect me ? Funny how your protection always seemed to involve hurting me

anything in response

will train me

trust him

a

clenched my

doesn’t understand

yourself at risk by letting

No , Ramsey , ” she interrupted me

who’s been there for me

that I didn’t

to think you can waltz in and

muttered

like .

what it does look

” she retorted .

I’m tired of

Nathan to train me because he

and

repeating that ,” I

respect you , Lyla ? The only thing

519

the name of love

because I

from going under

was fucking 23 back then

just became the Lycan Leader and I was trying to be

to cosy up to you ? You think I

voice at her

your title

someone … ”

louder this time

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

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

! ” Nathan laughed

really are shallow , Ramsey

wouldn’t get punished for

with angry

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

, he would try

has happened before to

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name of love

innocent Omega and her family …

I trailed off .

? Fine

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