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 a

her safety

protect her from what’s coming and the

Nathan laughed .

and throwing your weight around is going to help ? Lyla has made her

the name of

” I echoed his laughter ,

a decision that puts her in danger

” Lyla’s voice cut

to look at her , surprised by the authority in

Just stop , Ramsey

moving to stand

and free

don’t need you two fighting over me like I’m some kind of

This isn’t about

It’s about me .

choice , my training and

if I’m ready to

“ @

a hand on her shoulder , touching her gently , I had to hold myself from grabbing that hand and cutting

him to touch her

presence .

explain yourself to him , dear , ” he

murmured .

gave him a quiet smile

don’t get to play that card anymore ,

you want to protect me after pushing me away

, I didn’t want to

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the name of

did everything I did back

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

protection always seemed to

say anything

me , ” she

I trust

given me a reason not

clenched my jaw

understand what’s at stake

yourself at risk by letting

, Ramsey , ”

is the one who’s been there

mate that

you can waltz in and out of my life

sake … ” I muttered ,

like .

That’s what it does

” she retorted .

And I’m tired of

to train me because he

me and respects

that ,”

I ever not respect you , Lyla ? The

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name of

I didn’t

going under the radar

was fucking 23

Lycan Leader and I was

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

your voice at her

Stop hiding behind your title …

someone … ”

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

moment but I was trying to protect her from the likes of

think anyone would go easy with you when you directly disobeyed

Oh ! ” Nathan

You really are

wouldn’t get punished

shaking with angry tremors as I paced

I mean … I swear to the Moon , Lyla … Cassidy had the videos – one with both of us having sex and threatened me with it

my grandfather had known there was more to us ,

happened before to

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innocent Omega and her

I trailed off .

ache for you and you wouldn’t even understand me ? Fine

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