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 her safety

protect her

Nathan laughed .

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

name

Respect it ? ” I echoed his laughter

can I respect a decision that puts her

voice cut through

,

stop

forward , moving to stand beside Nathan rather

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me like I’m some kind of prize , ” she

This isn’t

It’s about me .

, my training and

if I’m ready to become

“ @

a hand on her shoulder , touching her gently , I had to hold myself from

him to touch

presence .

explain yourself to him , dear , ” he

murmured .

him a quiet smile and turned to me again

play that card anymore

to protect me after pushing me away so many

my teeth , I didn’t want to start mentioning

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everything I did back then

I’ve told you several times , Lyla … I did what I did to protect you

Protect me ? Funny how your protection always seemed

didn’t say anything in response

Nathan will train me ,

I trust

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my jaw

understand what’s at stake

putting yourself at risk by letting him … ”

, Ramsey , ” she interrupted me

the one who’s been there for me through everything

that

can waltz in and out of my life just

” I muttered , “ That’s

like .

what it does look

” she retorted .

I’m tired

train me because

to me and respects

Stop repeating that ,” I

ever not respect you , Lyla ? The only thing

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you because I didn’t want you to be punished

going under the radar

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became the Lycan Leader and I was

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

at her , Ramsey ! ” Nathan

Stop hiding behind your title … if you truly want

someone … ”

I WANT HER ! ” I growled louder this time , though

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

think anyone would go easy with you when you directly disobeyed an order never

! ” Nathan

You really are

punished for that

was shaking with angry tremors as

swear to the Moon , Lyla … Cassidy had

there was more to us , he would try

happened

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name

her family …

I trailed off .

for you and you wouldn’t even understand me ? Fine , I agree I was

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