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 .

to me and me alone besides this isn’t just about

her safety

to protect her from what’s

Nathan laughed .

going to help ? Lyla has made her choice

name of love …

” I echoed his laughter , shaking my head

How can I respect a decision that puts her in danger ? ”

Lyla’s voice cut

at her , surprised by the authority in her

Just stop ,

to stand beside Nathan rather

and free

I don’t need you two fighting over me like I’m some kind of prize , ” she

isn’t about

It’s about me .

choice , my training and my

ready to become a Moonsinger yet

“ @

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

nerves of him to

presence .

don’t have to explain yourself to him

murmured .

quiet smile and

to play that card anymore , Ramsey

don’t get to suddenly decide you want to protect me after pushing me away so many times

gritted my teeth , I didn’t

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in the name of

I did everything I did

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

me ? Funny how your protection always seemed to involve hurting me

say anything

train me ,

trust him

never given me a reason

my

He doesn’t understand

yourself at risk by letting

, Ramsey , ”

who’s been there for me

that

think you can waltz in and out of

muttered , “ That’s

like .

it does look

” she retorted .

And I’m tired

train me because he

and respects me

that ,” I growled with annoyance

I ever not respect you , Lyla ? The only thing

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

going under

fucking 23 back

and I was trying to be

my first instinct was not to cosy up to you ? You think

voice at her , Ramsey ! ” Nathan yelled

hiding behind your title … if you

someone … ”

” I growled louder this time , though it was all

, moment but I was trying to protect her

easy with you when you directly disobeyed an order never

Oh ! ”

really are shallow ,

get punished

was shaking with angry tremors as I

Cassidy had the videos – one with both

more to us , he

has happened

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name

innocent Omega and her family …

I trailed off .

need , my ache for you and you wouldn’t even understand me ? Fine , I agree

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