14 Race against time …
Ramsey
1 burst out of the meeting room , my heart hammering in my chest .
I was afraid .
The discussion about the sudden attack by the Ferals faded in my mind .
All I could think of was Lax telling me that L was in danger .
That girl was going to be the bane of my existence .
Couldn’t she just listen to me for once ? If she hadn’t left the pack , all of this wouldn’t have happened .
I stormed over to the outer gates ,
anxious .
“ Alpha , what’s going on ? ” Lenny panted behind me .
“ Where are we going ? ”
I didn’t slow down .
“ Someone is in danger .
We need to find her , now ! ”
Lenny frowned , confused .
“ Find who ? ” He asked .
“ If the person is truly in danger as you shouldn’t we go with some warriors or backup ? ”
“ We don’t have time for that , Lenny , ” I snapped , finally walking through the gate .
im ,
Now that I was outside , I paused , trying to detect her scent .
Thankfully , there was still the faintest smell of her lingering in the air .
Without a word , I continued following the scent trail with Lenny behind me .
Suddenly , we arrived at the opening of a forest .
“ Alpha , you’re not thinking of taking that trail , right ? ” Lenny asked from behind me .
“ This leads to the Northern Forest .
It’s crawling with rogues and goddess knows what else .
”
I nodded .
“ I know .
But her life is too important , Lenny .
”
“ What the hell is she doing in there in the first ce ? ” Lenny murmured , sounding as exasperated as I felt .
“ I’m sorry , Alpha but as your Beta , I cannot allow you to go into that forest ,” He said and blocked my path .
“ These are dangerous times and thest thing we need is you getting attacked .
”
“ Didn’t you hear when I said the life we’re saving is more important than the risk ? ” I said coldly .
“ You’re free to wait here ore with me .
Don’t block my path .
”
With a frustrated sigh , Lenny finally moved away .
I walked into the forest , while Lenny followed me .
I followed L’s trail , concentrating on it alone as we went deeper into the forest .
As we rounded a bend , Lax pranced inside me , surging forward …
“ She’s close , Ramsey … so close .
Follow her scent ! ” He urged .
Just as we came out of the bend .
I spotted a figure running towards us .
It was a man and he was cradling someone in his arms .
As they drew closer , I picked up L’s scent again .
My heart stopped for a second as I took in the limp body in the man’s arm .
Blood was dripping from every part of her body , and the man carrying her had the front of his
shirt soaked with blood .
It was L and the man who had her in his arms was the man from the g – the one who had helped her and had driven her home that night .
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“ That’s Nathan Tanner ! ” Lenny whispered to me .
“ He’s the son of the Beta of Blue Ridge pack and the Alpha heir apparent to the pack .
What is he doing so far away from home ? And who does he have in his arms ? ” Lenny wondered .
Jealousy red in my chest at the fear in his eyes as he ran forward .
Did he have feelings for her ? But I shoved that thought aside .
This was no time to be petty .
“ Is she dead? What happened ? ” I demanded stopping him .
Nathan’s eyes widened when he saw us .
Immediately he saw it was me , he took a step backwards as if he was trying to protect her from me .
“ Of course not ! ” he hissed .
“ She was attacked by Ferals ! ” He panted .
“ I got here in time before they could cause much damage .
I don’t have time to exin , Alpha … I need to get her home .
”
Lax growled with rage within me .
I clenched my jaw and my fists , trying not tosh out .
How dare the Ferals attack my mate ? Didn’t they see my mark on her ? Weren’t they afraid of the Leader of the White Moon Throne ?
Nathan shifted , adjusting L in his arms as he tried to move past us but I stepped closer .
My voice , hard .
“ You can’t take her home , Nathan .
You’re far from the Blue Ridge Pack .
She’ll bleed out before you make it .
Give her here , I’ll take her to the healers in my pack .
”
He frowned as his gaze flickered up and down my form , I could sense hostility .
“ I’m sorry , Alpha but I cannot give her to the man that had her arrested a few hours ago .
I’m her friend and I’ll make sure to take her home .
”
He tried to walk past me but I held him back .
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“ I am not asking you , Nathan Tanner ,” I said coldly .
“ It was amand .
Except you’ve grown wings bigger than my title , then you can walk away .
”
I saw him hesitate for a minute , his eyes shing with annoyance .
“ How am I sure you won’t throw her into a holding cell and let her bleed out ? I can’t just leave her with you , Alpha and I’m not worried about offending the Leader of the White Moon Throne ! ”
I wanted to say something else but Lenny interrupted at that moment .
“ Both of you can continue the debateter , ” Lenny quickly said .
“ But if you want to save this girl’s life , you need to move now .
She’s lost too much blood and she’s already going blue ! ”
“ Fine ! ” I hissed ring at Nathan .
“ You cane with us .
” Then I turned to Lenny and told him via mind – link .
“ Contact Seth .
Tell him to prepare a transport but discreetly .
I don’t want anyone to know about this.
”
He nodded and started making the call .
Then I turned to Nathan .
“ Let’s go ! ”
Nathan nodded and adjusted L in his arms for the second time before we started running towards the entrance of the forest .
My heart was hammering with fear .
I could feel Lax growing restless inside me .
He wanted to hold her but I couldn’t afford to reveal that she was my mate yet .
Her scent filled my nostrils , but this time , it was mingled with the coppery stench of blood .
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with Seth standing close to it .
“ Alpha ! ” Seth eximed immediately , taking in the entire situation in one nce .
I saw his eyes flicker with recognition when he saw it was L in Nathan’s arms but he didn’t say anything .
“ Thank you foring ” I nodded to him then turned to Nathan again .
“ Get her in ! ” I ordered .
But he stood where he was , holding a bleeding L not moving a muscle .
“ I need an assurance that you would not have her thrown into the cells even after she recovers .
”
I turned to him , annoyance boiling within me .
“ I already gave you my word , ” I said coldly “ What else do you want ? A fucking contract ? ”
“ You didn’t give me your word , Alpha , ” Nathan said stubbornly .
“ You threatened me .
If you’re serious about it , ask your Beta to record a video of you swearing not to harm her and then send it to me .
That’s the only way I’d let you go with her .
Else … my car is over there ! ” he nodded at a sleek jeep parked by the road .
“ How dare you … ” Lenny was starting to say but I cut him short .
“ Fine ! I’ll do it .
Lenny , bring out your phone .
Take the darned video and get out of here .
”
“ But Alpha ! ” Lenny looked surprised .
“ Do as I have said ! ” I snapped , “ We don’t have all day .
”
A few minutester , we finished with the video where I swore not to harm L or throw her into a holding cell , and sent it to Nathan before he agreed to put her inside the van .
Seth started the vehicle immediately with Lenny taking the passenger seat behind him .
Nathan and I were with L at the back .
I sat beside her , feeling Lax growling inside me again .
He was anxious and furious .
“ You deserted her again ? ” heined .
“ Is it until she dies that you’d make up your mind about her ? ”
I didn’t answer him .
I broke off our connection and instead cradled L’s head in myp ignoring the heated re from her friend .
“ Stay with me , L , ” I murmured .
“ Please .
”
“ Why ? ” Nathan suddenly asked , watching me curiously .
“ Just a concerned leader looking out for his subject ! ” I answered immediately .
“ Right ! ” Nathan snorted .
“ Because the Lycan Leader of the White Moon Throne personally rescues every injured wolf .
How leader – like ! ” 3
Before I could respond , L stirred .
Her eyes fluttered open for a second , her gaze was filled with pain and then they met mine .
“ Alpha ? ” she whispered .
My heart clenched with relief .
“ I’m here .
You’re safe now .
”
A ghost smile appeared on her lips before she closed her eyes again .
Nathan’s eyes widened in realization as he turned to me .
“ Wait ! Is she # 1
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The van screeched to a halt as Lenny tapped at the back of the van .
“ We’re here Alpha ! ”