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 .

alone

about her

protect her from

Nathan laughed .

barging in and throwing your weight around is going

In the name of love

Respect it ? ” I echoed

a decision that puts her in danger ?

” Lyla’s voice cut through our

look at her , surprised by the authority

Just stop , Ramsey

stand beside Nathan rather

and free

over me like I’m some kind of

This isn’t about you

It’s about me .

, my training and my life

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

“ @

I had to hold myself from grabbing that hand and cutting

nerves of him to touch

presence .

to explain yourself to him , dear

murmured .

a quiet smile and turned to me

get to play that card anymore ,

protect me after pushing me away so

gritted my teeth , I didn’t want to

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the name of love

I did everything I

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

me ? Funny how your protection

anything

will train me

I trust him

given me a reason

clenched my

doesn’t understand what’s at

by letting him … ”

Ramsey , ” she interrupted

the one who’s been there

perfect mate that I

on the other hand , seem to think you can waltz in and out of

For fuck’s sake … ” I muttered ,

like .

That’s what it

” she retorted .

tired of it

chose Nathan to train me because

me and respects

Stop repeating that ,” I growled with

I ever not respect you , Lyla ? The only

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name of love

I

stop you from going

was fucking 23 back

and I was trying to

first instinct was not to cosy up to you ? You think I loved any of it

raise your voice at her

your title …

someone … ”

” I growled louder this time , though it

waiting , moment but I was trying to

think anyone would go easy with you when you directly disobeyed an order never to flaunt your pheromones in public …

” Nathan laughed

You really are shallow , Ramsey

get punished for that

body was shaking with angry

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

there was more to us , he would try

happened

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the name

her family … ”

I trailed off .

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

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