136 Bnce is a myth … Ramsey We arrived at White Lake Pack a few minutester .
Elder Thorne hade out to wee us and immediately offered to take Nathan to where L was .
I and the priestess followed behind walking at a normal pace when I saw her slow down and wait for me until we were walking side by side .
eyes zing You remind me so much of your parents , Lycan Leader , she said softly , her eyes wistfully as she gave me a small smile .
I turned to her , momentarily surprised that she was bringing my parents up suddenly .
You knew my parents ? I asked .
She nodded , her smile growing into a wide grin now .
Who didnt ? she chuckled .
I knew them very well : they were extraordinary and one of the best couples our world has ever seen .
They were brave , loyal and deeply in love .
They had one of the most intense mate bonds Ive ever seen despite being born into different worlds .
They existed peacefully and we all knew they would never be able to survive without each other .
On the day of their Joining Ceremony , their wish was to die together .
I let out a bitterugh as my steps slowed .
Brave , loyal and deeply in love , I repeated sarcastically .
If they were so obsessed with each other , why did they even bother to have a child ? I clearly was a hassle to them or an inconvenience , they couldnt have birthed me at all because I never meant anything to them .
The priestess sighed .
Life is rarely fair , she said gently .
No matter how much we wish it were otherwise , it never is .
Bnce is a myth we tell ourselves to make sense of the chaos .
Im sure your parents loved you in their own way , but their love for each other was so overwhelming that it consumed everything else .
Nothing is ever truly even Ive seen how parents obessess with their children .
They want to spend every waking moment with them but I didnt have that luxury .
I was raised by nannies and maids and the Butler .
Whenever my dad was not working , he was always with my mom … they did everything together -the only time they were my parents was duringpulsory family events and my mom … would brush my head and give me a smile thenins to the maids that I looked thin or the clothes I had on wasnt the right size and that was all .
And my dad … I trailed off with a scoff .
Hell pat me on my shoulders and say Thats my boy .
Lennys mother would not let him leave the house to y without dressing him with all the safety gadgets in the world .
She would cook for him , pack his food she wasnt a great cook and she was my mothers Beta but she never allowed her busy schedule to be in the way of taking care of her son .
My parents had no excuse for acting like literal pricks to me .
She stopped walking , her hands reached out to touch my arm , the gesture forcing me to turn and face her as her eyes bored into mine .
I saw pity in them .
Its time to forgive your parents ; she said firmly .
Theres no need for that .
They werent my parents long enough for me to forgive them .
They 130 Bnce is a myth … died and left me so why should I bother ? Do you know what its like to grow up knowing youll alwayse second to something you cantpete with ? It eats at you but that was my reality .
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I learnt from an early age that Ill never be a priority Still , youre hanging on to the hurt , she said quietly I know their choices left scars on you , you have to let it go for your sake .
Its blocking your path , interfering with meaningful rtionships .
At least for your sake do it and not for theirs .
I didnt say anything .
She would never understand and I was tired of exining myself .
So , I exhaled sharply and resumed walking .
We walked together side by side until she broke the silence again .
Would you like to help L instead of Alpha Nathan ? Im sure he wont object if I tell him .
I shook my head .
No ! but She nced at me , her brow arching slightly .
How long are you going to deny the mate bond between you and L ? The red thread of fate between you and her is so potent , even the short break you took didnt change anything .
I let out a weary sigh .
Im not denying it anymore , I admitted .
L doesnt want to be with me .
Shes made that clear enough .
Before the priestess couldment on that , I hurriedly cut her off and continued .
Its fine .
Ive let her go .
She wants to be with Nathan and I want her to be happy .
Thats all that matters .
How about what you want ? The Priestess asked softly .
I opened my mouth to speak and then shook my head , attempting a smile .
I was taught that my wants and needsesst .
My priority is to this world and the safety of all the packs and the people .
When everyone is safe , Ill be happier .
Cant The Priestess sighed shaking her head Youre still too young to y burden bearer , Ramsey .
you fix whatever the problem is with you and L … shell need you by her side eventually I … I paused , a sad smile tugging at the corners of my lips .
I have never made her happy … I never make her happy , I said with resignation .
No matter what I do , no matter how much I try to remind myself that shes the one for me , whenever shes with me , shes miserable .
We fight more than we talk and … I swallowed hard .
Ive seen how she smiles andughs around Nathan .
She lights up with him in a way she never does with me .
Maybe both of you need to sit down and talk things out .
I chuckled .
Weve done that several times and each time we meet , we reject each other again .
I always end up saying the wrong words , words she doesnt want to hear but its fine .
Ive resigned myself to my fate .
I just hope she gets the love she truly deserves with Nathan .
You wontst with Cassidy , the priestess sighed .
Your marriage is not going to be favourable .
Would you rather live with that for the rest of your life ? Yourws about divorce are stricter than Werewolves and none of the Lycan Leaders before you have ever needed to divorce their mates .
Are you ready to put up with that ? Im used to all sorts of loneliness , Mother Liora , I said quietly .
The only person that matters to me more than my grandfather right now is L and since shes fine , I can withstand any other < 136 Bnce is a myth ….
thing .
As for Cassidy … well be fine .
I just need to pay more attention to her and put up with her antics but she listens to me though .
Everything will work out eventually .
The priestess exhaled deeply and then nodded .
Soon , the Ferals would be a thing of the past .
L will heal our world .
Dont worry , I know shes yet to fully ept it but Im sure after shees back things will change and Nathan moved up his coronation to keep her here .
I nodded and we continued walking in silence .
As we reached the door to Ls room , I remembered there was something Id been dying to find out from the priestess .
The more I thought about it , the more it worried me and I needed to know if it wasnt just me seeing it .
Mother Liora ! I called her to her quietly .
She turned to face me .
Yes , Alpha ! Theres something Ive been wondering about , I said tentatively .
Go ahead , she encouraged .
I nodded , hesitating for a moment before speaking .
Is Miriam … and L rted in another way other than her being her nanny ? The Priestesss expression didnt change but her eyes seemed to darken with an emotion 1 couldnt quite ce .
She looked at me for a long while before finally replying .
Is there any other way a Nanny is supposed to be rted to a child they cared for ? Thats not what I mean , I sighed .
L looks so much like Miriam .
They even have the same mole on the back of the ears and I know two people can have close resemnce but not to this extent .
I noticed it that day you arrived at White Moon with her .
I thought she was L .
They dont look so alike , Ramsey .
If they do , that means Neriah would have two reincarnations .
I assure you they dont .
I know … I know but … they just feel like theres more going on .
I had Nannies , and … Sometimes , The Priestess interrupted me her lips curving into a faint , enigmatic smile .
Answerse when were ready to hear them .
Im sure whatever you seek to know now will be revealed to you in the nearest future .
For now , lets concentrate on brining L back to us .