Chapter 213 213: Big reveal ...

Lyla

Nathan growled, stepping towards their leader. His pupils had blackened.

"Why? On what grounds?" he demanded, still shielding me.

"We do not owe you an explanation, Alpha Nathan," their leader replied coldly. Then he side-stepped Nathan, and came toward me, preparing to read the arrest warrant but I held up my hand.

I stepped out from behind Nathan, my head held high despite the trembling in my hands. "There's no need to read out the arrest grounds," I said. "I'll go with you willingly."

Nathan turned to me, staring at me with disbelief. "Lyla, no…"

I cut him off with a glance. I was better off going to White Moon Pack than staying here with Nathan's erratic behaviour. Perhaps, this was Ramsey's ploy to get me out. I had mentioned to him earlier what Nathan had done. Perhaps, this was his way of rescuing me.

As the men surrounded me, cuffing my feet and arms, I caught one last glimpse of Nathan's face. The possessive rage I saw there confirmed what I now knew with certainty – the man I had liked was gone if he had ever truly existed at all.

They bundled me and dragged me out of the house into their vehicle.

The journey to the White Mountain Region passed in tense silence. I sat at the back of the armoured vehicle, surrounded by stoic warriors who refused to meet my gaze or answer my questions.

Through the tinted windows, I watched the familiar route that should have led to White Moon Pack where Ramsey's authority would shield me, instead, they took an unexpected turn down a winding path leading directly to the White Mountain Council building.

Since I'd been there before, the roads were familiar.

"This is not the road to White Moon Pack. Where are you taking me too?" I half rose from my seat, wishing my hands were free.

"We were asked to bring you

will not let this pass if he knows you guys

again. There was a sneer on his face. "And I won't tell you about keeping quiet next time.

gripped my heart at his threat also surprised at the confirmation that they did not answer to Ramsey confirming my suspicions that he wasn't aware that I was being

handful of elders waiting at the

This is not good.

They all had blank expressions and judging eyes as I wobbled towards them.

only reason you're not languishing in a dungeon somewhere is because of

the expected thing to do but

voice stronger than

mouth. "You'll find out tomorrow when the council gathers. But I'll give you a hint

disbelief my mouth falling open. "I

We know the Lycan Leader spent the

anger. "And how exactly is that my fault?" I demanded taking a step towards him. "Ramsey is the Lycan Leader. He showed up in my room in the middle of the night.

as he growled. "Try

laugh escaped my lips as my eyes widened from the accusation coupled with the absurdity

have this conversation with you like this," I lifted my chin meeting his gaze squarely. "If you're going

face flushed to red, his hands trembling as he pointed towards the guards. "Take her to the Holding

hesitated for a moment, glancing at each other as if questioning the severity of his orders. But a glare

held my head high; I wouldn't give them the satisfaction of seeing my

didn't understand – I already

Eldric and I will not forget what you've done

Moonsinger without her powers is not worthy to be called one," he retorted. "Ramsey is not here to save

back, loving the curious look that entered his eyes. "Just you

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