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

about her

protect her from what’s coming and

Nathan laughed .

and throwing your weight around is going to help ? Lyla has made her choice , respect it

In the name of love

? ” I echoed his laughter , shaking

I respect a decision that puts her in danger ? ”

Stop ! ” Lyla’s voice cut through our argument

, surprised by the authority

stop ,

, moving to stand beside Nathan rather than

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two fighting over me like I’m

This isn’t

It’s about me .

, my training

know if I’m ready to become a Moonsinger yet

“ @

I had to hold myself

of him to touch her in

presence .

to explain yourself to him , dear

murmured .

quiet smile and turned to me again

play that card anymore ,

get to suddenly decide you want to protect me after

my teeth , I didn’t

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the name of love …

I

… I did what I

your protection always seemed

anything in

me , ” she

I trust him

a reason

my jaw

understand

at risk by

Ramsey , ” she interrupted me

Nathan is the one who’s been

the perfect mate that I

you can waltz in and out of my life

fuck’s sake … ” I muttered

like .

That’s what it does

” she retorted .

And I’m tired of

Nathan to train me

me and respects

Stop repeating that ,” I

respect you , Lyla ? The

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the name of

because I didn’t want you to be

stop you from going under the

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just became the Lycan Leader and

stand there and judge me because my first instinct was not to cosy up to you

your voice at her , Ramsey

hiding behind your title … if you truly

someone … ”

! ” I growled louder this time , though it was all Lax

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

you when you directly disobeyed

Oh ! ” Nathan

are shallow , Ramsey

punished for

body was shaking with angry tremors as I

Moon , Lyla … Cassidy had the videos –

there was more to us , he would try to make

happened before to

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name of

innocent Omega and her family

I trailed off .

wouldn’t even understand me ? Fine , I agree I

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