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Ramsey
It’s been 6 days – nearly a week since we brought L to the Pack healers at White Moon Mountains .
They were the best healers ever but still ; L hadn’t
woken up .
Her wounds were too deep and severe and because she had no wolf , she was healing slowly – barely making any progress if you ask me .
She justy there , unconscious , without moving or anything .
And I hated it .
I have been in a constant state of tension since that day .
Not just that , the entire territory of the White Mountains and the Packs in the territory were on high alert after another Feral attack .
This time , it had happened at the lower borders and they had targeted the soldiers on patrol there .
How they had managed to infiltrate the border remained a mystery to us since there was no breach in our security walls , and neither was anything picked .
Since then , we’ve spotted a few of them roaming outside the
territory … but not attacking .
Ideally , they weren’t really attacking us .
All the soldiers so far had survived … which was so strange for Feral Wolves who didn’t stop until their prey was dead .
All the soldiers that had gotten injured were the ones who attacked
first .
Reports from some of the packs in the region confirmed that they just came in groups and would stare for a long time , then turn and go away .
It was as if something was attracting them to the White Mountains but it was a mystery to all of us .
Every day , I made rounds , inspecting each duty post personally .
There was tension in the air and I knew all our warriors were on the edge , but I’ve ordered them not to attack .
Since the Ferals weren’t engaging us , it was best we leave them alone until we figured out what was happening .
I had also minimized movement in and out of the pack’s territory , putting the whole region on lockdown .
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No one came in or out without direct permission from me .
Despite all of this , my attention was still split .
Half of me was focused on keeping everyone safe but the other … The desperate half was still worried about L .
I hated that I couldn’t be by her side , not like Nathan who had barely left her side since we brought her in .
I had to stop myself from yelling at him , all the times I had to sneak in to see her .
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I couldn’t afford to draw suspicion from my grandfather or even the Pack Healer .
If word got out that I was constantly frequenting the White Mountains healing ground , people would ask questions and right now , with the Region’s survival on the line , any sign of weakness could end my reign .
That’s why tonight , despite every part of me hating to be here , I was sitting down for dinner with my grandfather and Cassidy’s family .
My wolf was seething with annoyance , anytime Cassidy tried to seek my attention or brush her body against mine .
He hated her .
My grandfather , Eldric was at the head of the table , watching me closely , as if he wanted to make sure I wasn’t hiding anything .
ording to him , I had epted to marry Cassidy withoutint .
The dinner was the first step towards our Union – Me and Cassidy’s .
I clenched my jaw .
I had to agree to it .
I had no other choice .
With the threat of the Ferals , it was clear that the White Moon Throne needed stability , a united front .
Mating with Cassidy was the logical choice – it was politically sound since her father was the Lycan of White Lake Mountain Pack .
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Our union would strengthen the throne and would ensure my continuity .
I’d even convinced myself that this was the right thing to do .
My duty didn’t care about how I felt – by the way .
But no matter how many times I tell myself that , my thoughts keep drifting back to L .
And my wolf – damn Lax , howled incessantly for her all the time .
“ Ramsey ,” my grandfather’s voice broke into my thoughts .
“ You’ve hardly touched the food .
Is everything alright ? You seem distracted .
”
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“ I’m not ! ” I responded immediately with a forced smile “ Just thinking about the border patrols .
I received a mind link before dinner that they spotted another group of Ferals outside the Southern border just sitting there , doing nothing .
”
Cassidy’s father – Elder Thorne nodded .
“ Well done , Alpha .
I heard they breached the lower borders earlier this week .
”
“ We’ve increased the patrols , ” I assured him .
“ Everything would be fine moving forward .
It’s just strange that they’re not attacking or anything .
Is this normal , Grandpa ? ”
“ No ! ” my grandfather shook his head “ But enough of those worrying thoughts .
Let’s just enjoy the dinner and Elder Thorne and his family’s presence .
”
“ We’re so honoured for the invite , Pop – pop ! ” Cassidy shed my grandfather a smile calling him by the name we used to call him as kids .
My grandfatherughed and then turned to her father again , giving him a sly smile .
“ I believe it’s time we discuss the future of our children .
They obviously regretted breaking off their engagement , ” he chuckled .
“ What do you think of a Winter Joining Ceremony , Cassidy? ”
“ I love winters ! ” She beamed .
“ I think it’s the perfect time of the year for them to be joined .
I confirmed with a moon priestess that the 18th full moon of the year is the best time and it’s the second week into winter .
They were really meant to be ,” Cassidy’s
mother beamed .
“ That’s excellent then ! ” my grandfather nodded .
“ I’ll make sure Ramsey makes time before the end of this month for the official engagement party .
Can you check your schedule and let me know , Ramsey ? ” His gaze sought
mine .
“ Of course ! ” I nodded and concentrated on my food .
Suddenly , something flickered into my mind … someone was trying to send a mind link .
Only a few people had ess to send me a mindlink directly aside from my Beta and my grandfather including some top – ranking Warriors and
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Elders .
I stiffened in my chair , ignoring the link .
But it kepting .
Reluctantly , I opened the link.
It was the healer in charge of L .
I had given him a direct mindlink to me so he could send reports about L to me .
“ This better be good! ” I sighed .
“ Alpha , it’s L … she’s awake ! ”
On cue , thunder struck and it started raining .
I just sat there , unable to process the relief that washed over me .
My gaze flitted round to the people , excitedly nning my life without my consent .
I imagined L at the table with us … without a wolf … with her pheromones every month … It wasn’t a pleasant image .
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My heart throbbed with pain at the realization of what I must do .
I was bound by duty first before any other thing .
“ I need to use the restroom , ” I announced , rising to my feet as I walked to the door .
“ It might be a while ,” I added , “ You can finish up dinner without me and Grandpa , instead of the engagement , how about we hold the joining ceremony at the first full moon of next month ? I’m tired of putting it off ! ”
Without waiting for a reply , I walked out of the room , straight into the rain .
My clothes were soaked in seconds but I couldn’t care less .
My only thought was to get to her .
I had to see L … I had to put an end to this longing … once
and for all .
I shifted into my wolf form as I sprinted through the wet earth , the rain soaking my fur , spurring me on.
Today would be the day I bury those feelings .
When I arrived at the healer’s building , a familiar figure emerged from the darkness , arms crossed .
It was Nathan and he didn’t have a pleasant look on his face .
He came towards me .
“ She’s asking for you ! ” he said , watching me “ Make sure you keep your promise .
”
I nodded , unsure of what to say .
I was too tired to banter words with him
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too .
I also wondered how much did Nathan know ? How much had L told him ?
“ Thank you ! ” I said instead “ For staying with her .
”
His eyes narrowed .
“ I didn’t do it for you , Alpha Ramsey .
L is my friend and from what I’ve gathered , she needs all the friends she can get and also … ” He leaned closer to me , his mouth in my ear “ No one should know about her being your mate ! ”
I froze and turned to him , arching my brow .
“ I saw your mark on her neck .
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and the way you’ve been acting , exins everything .
” He said .
“ Hurry now and do what you must … end her misery quickly … please ! Don’t hurt her anymore , or else … ” he trailed off .
“ You’ll answer to me ! ” o