144 A different Ramsey ….


    L What ? my eyes widened with surprise .


    Really ? How ? I mean , why ? Beta Jeremy doesnt look like someone who would harbour resentment against anyone .


    The man only smiles when he sees his son .


    He reminds me of a bear You know nothing about Betas , Nannyughed.


    They hold and bear grudges , like old women , but its a long story and nothing inconsequential .


    Dont worry , Ill just stay in my former room at the maids quarters and avoid your mother .


    My mind flitted to what Nathan had told me earlier about him listening to conversations about my dad and his dad arguing about Nanny .


    Was there a reason behind it ? Plus , when I had first arrived at Blue Ridge , Beta Jeremy kept asking me if Nanny would show up .


    What was really going on with them ? I wont involve myself in adult problems , I said finally .


    Gosh ! I said , plumping on Nannys bed .


    I feel much better after talking .


    Do you think the warriors will be fine ? If they follow every line of your instructions .


    Visions are clear warnings of future urrences .


    Theyre not like dreams , which are always ambiguous and always when theres a vision , it means theres a chance for the bad things to be averted .


    Lets hope they do as youve told them .


    I nodded .


    I was dying to ask her a lot of questions , but knowing who Nanny was , she wouldnt say a word .


    Sheid down beside me on the bed and I went to her , cing my head on her shoulders , and wrapping her in a hug .


    She held me too , and we stayed like that for a few minutes before I broke the silence again .


    Nan ! She grunted .


    * Is it possible for a Moonsinger to have a wolf ? She shot out of my hands and turned to me , her eyes wide with fright .


    Do you have one ? No ! I huffed .


    Im just asking I lied .


    Curiosity and all … Are you sure ? she asked again .


    100 % I nodded , making sure I did not take my gaze off her .


    I always do that when I lie .


    I told you Im just curious .


    Does it mean anything bad ? She sighed andy on the bed again .


    This time , she gathered me in her arms , cradling me like I was a baby .


    Not necessarily , she murmured .


    Its like having two worlds inside one person and it could be draining and dangerous if they dont know how to control both powers .


    We were silent for a few minutes before she sighed again and said .


    Im worried about you , L .


    Im scared for the future , about everything .


    I dont know if you should be here doing this .


    The meanings of everything happening finding you in the forest earlier , the visions , how youre still 144 A different Ramsey Im fine , Nan ! I whispered .


    Nothing will happen and Ill be starting training tomorrow with the warriors here until I can go .


    When do you think Ill be strong enough to leave ? After the final cleansing , she said with a sigh .


    Mother still believes that theres a remnant of Xander in you .


    Dont worry , itll be done right here .


    All we need is water from White Lake and well use Mother Liora this time around .


    She says it was because I was connected to you emotionally … Oh ! I nodded , trying to be brave .


    The cleansing still needs to happen , no matter what .


    I was scared of facing the same ordeal as before , but I didnt want to show it .


    Yeah ! she nodded .


    Regarding marrying Nathan , can he wait until after your training ? Wont he be asked to present a Luna on the day of his official coronation ? That has been suspended .


    Every pack is trying to survive , so no one is holding any kind of ceremony that would require people travelling toe meet you .


    Dont worry .


    After the Feral activity reduces , then everything might resume … important ones .


    How do you know all these things ? There was a morning assembly today , and I had to go with Mother Liora .


    Your mate Ramsey made it a temporary order that would expire until we tackle the insecurity .


    A lot of the Elders were not happy , so he gave them a chance to join the warriors and fight or forget about their titles .


    They werent pleased , but no oneined .


    I like how firm he is .


    Nathan is firm too .


    She rolled her eyes .


    He didnt argue with Ramsey for the first time , sheughed .


    And is it just me ? But theyve been acting weird these days .


    The first night you came here , they took turns watching you .


    She rolled onto her side , an amused glint in her eyes .


    How does it feel to have the heart of two powerful men at your disposal ? I couldnt help butugh .


    Its not a pleasant feeling , but I like it sometimes .


    We shared a peal ofughter , and I was about to say something else when Ramsey burst into the room .


    Oh ! he lowered his eyes when he saw Nanny .


    I was told L was here .


    Nanny nodded .


    Do you want me to leave ? No ! Ramsey shook his head .


    His clothes were dusty and his face was still smudged with dirt , but his expression was triumphant .


    I rose from the bed and walked up to him .


    Whats up ? He pulled me into a tight hug .


    It worked , he said , his voice filled with relief and excitement .


    We did everything you sald , and it worked perfectly .


    All the Ferals were killed , every single one of them .


    Except for the Trinax who escaped , but the people at the southern border are safe .


    I pulled back , my eyes wide .


    You went out there with them ? I thought youd be supervising 144 A different Ramsey … He shrugged , a small smile ying on his lips .


    Id die of anxiety if I didnt .


    I couldnt just sit here .


    Your grandfather would be pissed .


    Youre the fate of our world .


    What if something happens to you ? Youre not supposed to … Nothing happened to me , he interrupted with a grin .


    You practically saved us time and resources and life .


    Weve been doing it wrong all this while , heughed .


    gods ! This is the best day of my life .


    Youre that happy that everyones safe ? I asked softly , staring at him with awe .


    He was acting as if someone had just given him candy .


    Ill take He nodded , his expression turning serious .


    If its possible if I could save every life that chance every time .


    If I can protect them , protect my world … then its worth everything and Ill be the most fulfilled Lycan Leader ever .


    4 I stared at him , stunned .


    Id never seen this side of him before selfless , vulnerable , andpassionate .


    It was a far cry from the man I thought I knew , and it left me reeling .


    I have to leave now ! he said excitedly .


    I dont want Cassidy toe looking for me , but youre fine , right ? You dont feel faint anymore ? Im fine , I nodded .


    Great ! Ill see youter .


    I dont know before .


    Ill go now .


    when but … thank you for today and Im sorry for hesitating He nodded to Nanny before leaving the room .


    For the first time , I wondered if there was more to Ramsey than Id ever allowed myself to see .