Chapter 310 310: Homecoming...

310 Homecoming...

Lyla POV

I paced back and forth across the lounge area of the pack house, my frustration growing with each step. Across the room, Caius lounged in an armchair, watching me with that infuriating smile on his face.

"You can wear a hole in the floor, but it won't change anything," he said, his tone light and unbothered.

"You lied to me," I snapped, spinning to face him. "You were supposed to take me to White Lake."

Caius shrugged. "I was supposed to keep you safe. Those were Ramsey's orders."

"So this whole time, you were never planning to help me reach White Lake?"

"Not even for a second," he admitted without a trace of remorse. "The moment we were out of sight, my job was to bring you straight back here."

I resumed pacing, my hands clenched at my sides. For the past twenty-four hours, I'd been effectively under house arrest. Caius refused to let me leave the pack house, and the former Ferals, whom I thought were my allies, turned out to be my jailers.

Nanny entered the reception area, her face bright with excitement. "They're coming! The scouts have just reported that Ramsey's convoy is crossing our borders. They've won!"

My anger temporarily subsided, replaced by a sense of relief. "Everyone's okay?"

"There were casualties," Nanny said, her expression sobering. "But they defeated Nathan's forces. He escaped with only a handful of followers."

That news should have thrilled me, but I couldn't fully celebrate. Not when I'd been tricked and confined while others fought and died.

"How long until they arrive?" I asked.

"Any minute now," Nanny replied, moving to organise the healers waiting to tend the wounded.

Caius rose from his chair, stretching lazily. "See? Everything worked out. Ramsey handled Nathan without you needing to risk your life seeking the help of the warriors from White Lake Pack."

I shot him a withering glare. "This isn't over. You don't know the full prophecy, Caius. We still have to face Xander and his goons. This is nothing compared to the Great War, and Nathan is still out there."

"One battle at a time, Moonsinger," he replied, unfazed by my anger.

vehicles pulled into the courtyard. Warriors poured out,

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assist the wounded. I scanned the crowd anxiously until I spotted him—Ramsey, climbing out of the lead vehicle. He looked exhausted, with a bandage across his wrist

surviving and berate him for his deception. But with

he finally entered the reception area, his eyes found mine immediately. Something passed between us—relief, love,

without a word. A simple nod to Caius and

my mouth to unleash my frustration. But before I could speak a single word, Ramsey pulled me against him, his lips finding mine in

arms encircled me. I could feel him trembling slightly—from exhaustion, relief, or both. His hands moved to frame my face, and when he finally broke the

the accusation lacked

his thumbs gently stroking my cheeks. "I couldn't fight Nathan while worrying about you walking into a trap at

I might not see you again,"

I argued, even as I leaned

do whatever it takes

his chest. "I could never hate you. I wish

tightened around me. "Next time, I will.

"I couldn't fight Nathan while worrying

fragile thing that needs protection," I argued, even as I leaned into his

a desperation in the way he held me, something almost fearful that I couldn't quite understand. Something had happened during the

you telling me?" I asked, pulling back

igniting a fire that quickly consumed any remaining anger. Whatever secrets he was keeping could wait.

falling away as we rediscovered each other. In this moment, there was no prophecy, no Nathan, no

as I listened to his heartbeat slowly return to normal. Outside, the sounds of celebration drifted up from the courtyard as the

I

recounted the battle—the surprise attack, the ambush by Ferals and panthers, and the revelation of the Lycan war

form?" I echoed, propping myself up to look

among true Lycans. A third shape—not human, not wolf, but something more

Nathan knows about it now," I

we could capture him, but his army is destroyed. He's running

Sword. I don't even know why

mention of the Sword, something flickered across Ramsey's face—that

happened?" I pressed. "Something you're not telling

sighed in resignation. "We found a fragment of the prophecy in Nathan's camp. The part about the

raced. "What did

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