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Ramsey
The only thing standing between Lax manifesting was
me .
He was snarling with annoyance at our mate’s denial and her im 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 .
L must have sensed that I wasing to her because , in the next instance , she started walking slightly ahead , her strides were quick while Nathan walked beside her calm andposed but his eyes kept darting to me with an amused expression .
“ L , ” 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 .
L stopped in her tracks , turning to face me .
Nathan , too , halted , stepping protectively closer to her .
“ What isn’t happening ? ” L 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 L 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 ept 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 seed where you failed .
”
My heart pumped faster .
“ Seed where I failed ? What is that supposed to mean ? L is not a snack to be passed around .
She has always belonged to me and me alone besides this isn’t just about a bond .
It’s about her safety .
You’re too blind to see that you’re not qualified to protect her from what’sing and the power she carries .
”
Nathanughed .
“ And you think barging in and throwing your weight around is going to help ? L has made her choice , respect it .
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“ Respect it ? ” I echoed hisughter , shaking my head .
“ How can I respect a decision that puts her in danger ? ”
“ Stop ! ” L’s voice cut through our argument .
Both of us turned to look at her , surprised by the authority in her tone .
“ Just stop , Ramsey .
She came forward , moving to stand beside Nathan rather than behind me .
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“ I don’t need you two fighting over me like I’m some kind of prize , ” she sighed .
“ This isn’t about you .
It’s about me .
My choice , my training and my life .
I don’t even know if I’m ready to be a Moonsinger yet .
“ @
Nathan ced a hand on her shoulder , touching her gently , I had to hold myself from grabbing that hand and cutting it off .
The nerves of him to touch her in my
presence .
“ You don’t have to exin yourself to him , dear , ” he
murmured .
She gave him a quiet smile and turned to me again .
“ You don’t get to y that card anymore , Ramsey .
You don’t get to suddenly decide you want to protect me after pushing me away so many times .
”
I gritted my teeth , I didn’t want to start mentioning
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why I did everything I did back then .
“ I’ve told you several times , L … I did what I did to protect you .
”
“ Protect me ? Funny how your protection always seemed to involve hurting me .
”
I didn’t say anything in response .
“ Nathan will train me , ” she continued .
“ I trust him .
He’s never given me a reason not to .
”
I clenched my jaw .
“ He doesn’t understand what’s at stake .
You’re putting yourself at risk by letting him … ”
“ No , Ramsey , ” she interrupted me .
“ Nathan is the one who’s been there for me through everything .
He’s the perfect mate that I didn’t have .
You , on the other hand , seem to think you can waltz in and out of my life just because there’s some electricity between us .
”
“ For fuck’s sake … ” I muttered , “ That’s not what it looks
like .
”
“ That’s what it does look like .
” she retorted .
“ And I’m tired of it .
I chose Nathan to train me because he
listens to me and respects me .
”
“ Stop repeating that ,” I growled with annoyance .
“ When did I ever not respect you , L ? The only thing
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I did was reject you because I didn’t want you to be punished .
To stop you from going under the radar .
I was fucking 23 back then .
I just became the Lycan Leader and I was trying to be careful .
You can’t just stand there and judge me because my first instinct was not to cosy up to you ? You think I loved any of it ? ”
“ Don’t raise your voice at her , Ramsey ! ” Nathan yelled .
“ Stop hiding behind your title … if you truly want
someone … ”
“ I WANT HER ! ” I growled louder this time , though it was all Lax .
“ I wanted her every single , waiting , moment but I was trying to protect her from the likes of Cassidy , and my grandfather .
You think anyone would go easy with you when you directly disobeyed an order never to unt your pheromones in public … ”
“ Oh ! ” Nathanughed dryly .
“ You really are shallow , Ramsey .
She wouldn’t get punished for that .
”
My body was shaking with angry tremors as I paced .
“ That’s not what I mean … I swear to the Moon , L … Cassidy had the videos – one with both of us having sex and threatened me with it .
If my grandfather had known there was more to us , he would try to make you and your family leave .
It has happened before to
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an innocent Omega and her family … ”
I trailed off .
“ I suppressed my feelings , I suppressed my growing need , my ache for you and you wouldn’t even understand me ? Fine , I agree I was overwhelmed by the mate bond thing in the beginning but I fell in love with you .
I still do , L … I wish I could make decisions without stopping to think but … ”
I broke off , pushing back the tears that suddenly filled
my eyes .
“ I just want you to stop for a minute and wonder why I chased after you for four years .
Why I had him locked up ? I knew you were a Moonsinger … ”
“ You don’t have to lie , Ramsey , ” she said finally .
“ I am not lying ! ” I gritted my teeth .
“ I was going to marry Cassidy a few weeks after you left but a Moon Priest came to me and told me that I had the smell of a Moonsinger on me and that he’s allowing me to dy my wedding until I’m mated to you properly .
He told Cassidy there was a rift in our world , we could have married but … that was just an excuse .
”
She was staring at me, wide – eved as though she didn’t
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believe me .
“ I will take you to him if you want .
“ You might have paid him in advance to tell me what I want to hear ,” she countered .
“ He lied before .
”
“ He didn’t lie ! ” I hissed .
“ He used the rift caused by the Dark One showing up in our world as an excuse to put off my marriage .
I do not have a second chance mate , L .
You’re the only one meant for me .
I may not have believed in the mate bond thing before I met you but , I do now .
You and I … we’re meant to … ”
“ That’s enough ! ” she raised her hand stopping me .
“ I don’t want to hear anymore !
“ You’re making a mistake , L ,” I said quietly .
“ This isn’t some simple training regime .
This is about ancient powers that I have ess to as a Lycan .
Your aura , your scent still protects me to date from attacks .
”
“ Yet you were attacked at my father’s funeral .
” She smirked .
“ I cannot exin that but I was there when those Ferals attacked your dad .
When I ran back to help , I fought them off , and they didn’t try to attack .
It was in between waiting for the ambnce that I had a
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conversation with your dad and he told me a few things .
”
“ You want to drag my dead father into this ,” a tear rolled down her eyes .
“ I’m sorry , Ramsey but I’m too superficial to care .
I want to be shown I am loved through action and not through countless rejections .
My brain cannot tell when someone is maltreating me in the name of love and that the person loves me .
I cannot let go of what you did to
me .
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