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 .

and me alone besides this isn’t just about a

about her

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

Nathan laughed .

going to help ?

In the name of love …

it ? ” I echoed

a decision that puts

voice cut through

her ,

Just stop

stand beside Nathan rather than

and

need you two fighting over me like I’m some kind of

isn’t about you

It’s about me .

, my training and my life

I’m ready

“ @

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

to touch

presence .

You don’t have to explain yourself to him , dear , ” he

murmured .

him a quiet smile

get to play that

don’t get to suddenly decide you want to protect

my teeth , I didn’t want

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I did everything I

, Lyla … I

your protection always seemed to involve hurting me

didn’t say anything

will train me , ”

I trust him

me a

clenched my jaw

understand what’s at stake

yourself at risk by letting

Ramsey , ” she

one who’s been there for me

the perfect mate that

think you can waltz in and out of my life

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

like .

That’s what it

” she retorted .

tired of

chose Nathan to train

to me and

that ,” I growled

not respect you , Lyla ? The

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

going

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the Lycan Leader and I was

not to cosy up

your voice at her , Ramsey ! ” Nathan yelled

hiding behind your title …

someone … ”

louder this time , though it was all

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

directly disobeyed an order

! ” Nathan laughed dryly

really are shallow , Ramsey

get punished

angry tremors as I paced

the Moon , Lyla … Cassidy had the videos – one with

us , he would

happened

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name of

her family …

I trailed off .

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

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