176 And more truths … Ramsey D My hands went limp as I stared at my grandfather .


    Werewolves are ingrates .


    A defective werewolf is even worse , my grandfather continued .


    They never remember anything .


    Once something is wrong with them , they can cause more harm than the worst of evil .


    But … I opened my mouth to speak , but no words woulde out of it .


    I heard my whole life that a rogue attack killed my parents while traveling to the Annual Moon Goddess worship ceremony .


    No one said anything about it happening in the pack house .


    So , if you think I would ever ept you and your defective mate just because shes a Moonsinger ….


    then you may as well have me killed .


    Ive been patient with you for 21 years , Ramsey .


    Ive turned a blind eye to everything .


    Allowed you to do what you want and yet you will never take my advice .


    Your father ….


    My father is dead ! 1 growled , hating the way my hands were shaking .


    And I cant rece him , no matter what .


    And you knew… all this while ? I know everything , Ramsey .


    I know how youve been squandering pack resources looking for your half baked mate .


    I know you housed her in this pack , all your little trips when she was ill .


    I know everything you have been doing , but I thought youde to your senses .


    That your sense of duty would prevail and youll do the right thing for the first time without being forced .


    He took a deep breath , his eyes shing with annoyance .


    Lets take care of this minor hitch tonight .


    Get through this festival and youll get married to Cassidy Thorne immediately .


    You will no longer dy or else .


    I will see that youre stripped of your title as the Lycan Leader .


    Im sure theyre plenty of young men who will do as theyre told .


    Youre threatening me ? I scoffed .


    Ill do more than that .


    Youve had your fun , Ramsey , he snapped , But enough is enough .


    The thing with L ends now .


    You will marry Cassidy as soon as the Harvest Moon is over .


    Its whats best for the pack ? I smirked .


    Whats best for the pack ? Or whats best for you , Grandfather ? He mmed his hand on the table in my room , the force rattling the objects on it .


    Do not test The Do you think your behavior belts an Alpha ? I turned a blind eye to your brief fling … Heat rose in my chest .


    It was not a fling … it ? I dont want to hear it be cut through my protest .


    3 love her , Pop I continued , ignoring his protest to stop .


    I love her so much .


    For each day I see hex , 1 dali in love again with her and Fm tired of pretending that I want Cassidy .


    He matched up to me again and wanted to hit me for the third time , but Lenny held his hand .


    And more truths .


    He was vibrating with anger .


    You know what ! he said .


    I am to me .


    I spoiled you , but choose now .


    Between her and Cassidy .


    In fact … he paced , then stopped again .


    No need to choose .


    Ill choose for you .


    You will marry Cassidy .


    That is my final decision .


    Decided by who ? my voice rose to match his .


    This is my life ; my future and Ive changed mind .


    my Your future is the packs future .


    Cassidy is from a strong bloodline .


    Her family is the financial pir of this pack .


    Do you know how much we owe them in debt ? Ill work hard and pay them everything .


    Allow me to be with L .


    Please .


    He stared at me for a few seconds , then his gaze softened .


    Cassidy is you future , and honor that .


    you will I met his re , refusing to back down .


    And what if I dont want that future ? What if Cassidy isnt … Enough his voice boomed , cutting him off .


    This is not about your wants or hers .


    Its about duty , legacy and survival of our pack .


    You will do whats expected of you .


    End of discussion .


    The tension between us heated the room .


    He stared at me for a moment longer , his expression hard with disappointment , before turning on his heel and storming out , mming the door in his wake .


    I exhaled sharply , running a hand through my hair .


    I was shaking with angry .


    If your grandfather is right about that werewolf , we need to act now , Lenny said quietly .


    He had retreated to a corner when the exchange between my grandfather and me became heated .


    You saw it that day , Lenny .


    It helped us and we cannot stereotype especially now .


    We dont have a lot of options , and finding someone who can help us with the Ferals is all we need .


    Still , think about the people … My mind raced .


    The festival was full of families , elders , and children .


    If this wolf made it to the grounds … but again , it didnt seem like it would attack without provocation .


    You must stop it ; Lenny came closer , speaking calmly , but his voice was firm .


    If this wolf is heading there , its not by chance .


    Something someone sent it .


    Its not dangerous , Lenny I sparked .


    You saw it that day … Just because it killed a few Ferals … A few Ferald ? Really ? I scoffed .


    I cant even begin with you ? As I turned to head to the door , it burst open and Seth rushed in .


    His usually bored expression was pair with urgency .


    Alpha Seth said , his voice breathless .


    Theyve spotted the two tailed werewolf ! i immediately straightened .


    Where ? And more truths .


    Seth swallowed ; his eyes wide .


    The East Wing of the pack house , housing the priestesses .


    Its fighting a small group of Trinax and Ferals .


    I didnt waste a second .


    I shot past Seth , my feet carrying me through the corridors .


    Commotion filled the halls as warriors and pack members hurried in every direction .


    The air was thick with the scent of fear and adrenaline .


    The scent of blood grew stronger as I reached the priestesses room .


    A small crowd of Alphas gathered outside the room , including Nathan , their faces mirroring awe .


    1 shouldered my way through until I reached the front .


    What greeted me was chaos .


    All around the room were sshes of blood and the lifeless bodies of Ferals and Trinax .


    The two tailed wolf , for the first time , had her fur soiled .


    Her twin tails were whipping through the air like living weapons as she attacked both a Feral and Trinax simultaneously .


    The priestesses huddled in a corner of the room , with Miriam standing protectively before them .


    I strained my neck , searching for L .


    Hoping I would see her , but she was nowhere to be found .


    Trying to shrug off the fear that crept up my spine , I turned my gaze to the fighting scene .


    I had seen the two tailed fighting through the cam , but watching her in real life left me star struck .


    She moved with an impossible grace .


    Each strike was precise and devasting .


    She finally defeated the Trinax before facing the Ferals , which proved no match either .


    Finished , she turned , heaving with exertion as she scanned the room .


    I moved towards her , taking a cautious step forward .


    She snarled , backing away , its golden eyes holding a warning I couldnt read .


    Easy … Im not here to hurt you .