130 Day of cleansing .


    L The sun hung low on the White Mountains when we arrived at White Lake Pack .


    The evening light cast long shadows across thendscape creating an almost ethereal atmosphere .


    If I thought that Ramseys pack was beautiful , I had no words to describe the beauty I saw at White Lake ..


    I sat quietly as we drove into the Pack , staring out of the window as the fading sunlight bathed thendscape in hues of gold and orange .


    I was nervous .


    I had no idea what the oue of the cleansing would be and I still didnt understand what Nanny was doing here .


    Earlier , when I wanted to talk to her , the high priestess told me she would not be able to hold conversations until the cleansing ceremony was over and that she needed to maintain her aura .


    I had no idea what that meant but I decided all my questions would wait until after the ceremony .


    Beside me , the Priestess maintained an equally serene demeanour , asionally murmuring words under her breath .


    Ramsey and Lenny hade with us because the Priestess demanded it too .


    I didnt know what roles they were supposed to y .


    As our vehicle pulled up in front of the pack house , the Priestess stepped out first , followed by Miriam who moved with a grace that I didnt know she possessed , her ceremonial robes flowed around her like liquid silver .


    Ramsey and Lenny followed before I finally mustered the courage to step out too .


    Wee to our Pack , Elder Thorne and a woman who had a striking resemnce to Cassidy murmured with bright smiles on their face as they bowed curtly to Ramsey before they turned to greet the priestess .


    Thank you , Elder Thorne , the priestess nodded .


    Well take it from here .


    Then she turned to me .


    Well perform the cleansing during the evening devotion .


    Its the best time and you should change into this too .


    She reached into her bag and pulled out a in white ceremonial gown .


    I asked them to prepare a room for you in advance .


    Bathe , change into these clothes and meet us by theke .


    Alpha Ramsey , can you wait for her ? I assume youre more familiar with the pack and Beta Lennye with us I nodded as the Priestess , Miriam and Lenny started off a path by the side of the pack house .


    I turned to Elder Thorne who smiled at me .


    The room prepared for you is down the hall .


    ? I nodded and started going toward the direction of the room when Ramsey suddenly rushed ahead of me in quick strides .


    Surprise , I was about to protest when he pushed open the door first .


    Trying not to scream out his name , I sprinted to the room .


    Ramsey , what … I began but my words died in my throat when I saw his brows knitted in intense concentration .


    C 130 Day of cleansing He was examining the room , his hands carefully moving over each item there .


    What are you doing ? I asked , startled .


    He didnt answer immediately .


    Instead , he picked up a small vial from the bedside table and held it up to the light .


    His jaw tightened as he pocketed it , then turned to me .


    Cassidy , he muttered grimly .


    Cassidy ? I rolled my eyes giving him a questioning nce .


    What happened to her ? He gestured to a faintly glowing crystal hanging near the window and a decorative bowl on the dresser filled with small , harmless looking herbs .


    This is all her doing , Im sure .


    The vial , the crystal , the herbs they can harm you .


    I scoffed , I knew ourst meeting didnt end well but this ? What do you mean , harm me ? Why would she … Shes not herself these days , L , Ramsey interrupted me in a low voice .


    Let me apologize on her behalf .


    Shes unusually paranoid and has been making wild threats .


    Im just making sure she doesnt try to harm you for real Harm me ? If shes having issues with her mental health , why is she allowed to exist among normal people ? This is ridiculous .


    I hissed .


    I dont have time for … You dont , he interrupted me and gestured toward the door .


    Go to my room and change .


    Its safer there ,e let me take you .


    I hesitated scanning the room wondering what else was hidden .


    Since I had to meet the priestess soon , I decided this wasnt time to argue , grabbing my things , I turned and followed after Ramsey to his room .


    Inside his room , I bathed and quickly changed into the ceremonial gown .


    It was simple , nothing elegant , the soft white fabric felt like flowing water around me .


    When I came out , I saw Ramsey waiting at the door .


    Thank you , I said woodenly , avoiding his gaze .


    He nodded , his expression unreadable .


    Im sorry , he said after a moment .


    For Cassidys actions .


    Shell feel more at ease when we finally get married , Im sure and shell stop seeing you as a threat .


    I apologize on her behalf again .


    She must have caused a lot of ruckus when she learnt I wasing here ? He nodded , But its fine now , I promise .


    I had her parents put her away , she wont disturb you in any way , I shrugged .


    Its fine .


    We stood there in silence for a moment , before Ramsey finally broke it .


    Hows your training going ? Im sorry I havente so far , its just that , theres been a lot going on .


    With the multiple Feral attacks weve been having recently … he trailed off I didnt think that far ahead .


    All the times Ive met , Ramsey … it was either he was breathing down my neck with instructions or demanding my attention but not this … acting meek and cute .


    It was very suspicious .


    130 Day of cleansing him .


    I knew you werent going toe .


    Not only do we live far apart , but your fiancée would not allow it .


    I was making sure you and Nathan had enough time to explore your rtionship .


    I didnt want to be a third wheel , he retorted , ring at me .


    I chuckled .


    Are you jealous of Nathan now ? And youre correct , our training always has the perfect endings …