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    A few hours before Ramsey I stood on the fitting tform , the wedding shops mirror reflecting my image as the tailors ran around me , makingst minute adjustments to the Tuxedo I had on .


    ording to their ns , I will be dressed in a tux for the first part of the wedding , while the second part will be our official Ceremonial Joining attire .


    I stood still , mechanical , trying to focus on anything except the thought of L getting married today .


    Each tick of the clock on the wall felt like a countdown to my hell .


    Do you want us to shorten the cuffs ? the tailor suddenly asked me , staring at me with uncertainty .


    Whatever you please , I murmured , refusing to meet his gaze .


    Despite my calm expression , my thoughts inside were far from calm .


    I couldnt stop thinking about L .


    I had purposely avoided my phone today because I had to resist the temptation to look up the ceremony .


    Although Nathan had ruled for barely a year as an Alpha , he had be influential in our world .


    Many werewolves looked up to him , and despite his insistence that he wanted a simple wedding .


    everyone couldnt stop talking about it , and I didnt have an issue with Nathan .


    I just couldnt wrap my head around the fact that L would be walking down the aisle to another man .


    The mere thought sent a sharp pain through my chest which I swallowed ; I couldnt afford to let it show .


    As the tailors went away to adjust the cuffs , the bell above the shop door chimed and in the mirrors reflection , I saw my grandfather enter .


    The temperature in the room seemed to drop several degrees .


    Ramsey , he started in a gruff voice .


    When they told me you were here , I thought they were joking .


    I have fittings , I replied curtly , adjusting thepels of my tuxedo .


    After the Harvest Moon Festival , we had avoided each other like gue .


    We barely had our meals together and the only time wed bump into each other was at the meeting hall or something else .


    There was one night when I got up to get myself snacks from the small kitchte downstairs , I caught him making out with one of the pack housemaids .


    Aside from that , weve not said two words to each other .


    Youre cutting it close , he murmured , walking around me, inspecting .


    Your wedding is tomorrow .


    Shouldnt you be … I This is preparing , I said tly .


    He wanted to say something in reply to that but decided against it .


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    mented .


    At least something is going ording to tradition around here .


    My jaw clenched .


    Did you need something ? I thought you might want to know how Alpha Nathans wedding is progressing .


    I hope you have settled with him because hes an influential link between us and the werewolf now ording to my sources .


    You would need him in the long run .


    He settled into one of the waiting chairs .


    Anyways , the wedding will start soon .


    Its a pity your declined his invitation to go , it would have been … I didnt ask to be filled in … I cut him short .


    No , you never do ask the important questions , do you ? His voice carried that familiar note of disappointment I was used to .


    Just like you didnt ask before making a fool of yourself at the Harvest Moon Festival .


    I finally turned , dismissing the tailor who had returned a while ago with a gesture .


    Weve been through this Have we ? Because I dont recall you ever exining why you chose to disgrace our family name … Is that what you were worried about ? The family name ? Iughed bitterly .


    Not the fact that you manipted and lied … I protected our legacy ! his voice rose .


    Everything I did was to ensure our bloodline remained pure , remained strong .


    But you … he shook his head .


    You let your emotions cloud your judgment .


    Just like your father .


    The mention of my fathers name made me clench my fists .


    Are we done here ? He rose to his feet , straightening his jacket .


    The ceremony should be starting soon and our representative said Nathan looked quite … satisfied with his choice and L seemed to be ready to be the next Luna of Blue Ridge .


    I hope you stop chasing her now .


    Its enough that you had her before her mate but … Im hoping that would not be a trouble in the future .


    Mentioning Ls name felt like a dagger to my chest .


    Great , Grandpa .


    Im happy for Nathan and I wish them the best of luck .


    Any other thing youd want to report on ? He snorted .


    Youre such a terrible liar , Ramsey .


    I know youve been thinking about her .


    I shot him a warning nce .


    Drop it ! Youve been avoiding me since the Festival when you know its just me and you now and any other family youll make with Cassidy .


    Its time you stop sulking and act like the Lycan Leader you were raised to be .


    Furthermore , I hope youve done away with your mistresses ? Why ? You want to have them too ? I fired back , holding his gaze .


    Sleeping around with the maids in the pack house ? I guess its something I learned from you .


    My grandfatherughed , crossing his arms .


    I will let you disrespect me today but in the end , you still did my will so I wont take offence .


    Besides , burying yourself in work and pretending you dont care will not solve anything .


    Ls noting back , Ramsey .


    Shes sealed to Nathan Tanner 198 The other side of love … 1 came down from the fitting tform , sttripping myself of the fitting clothes .


    This conversation is over .


    If youll excuse me , I have a wedding to attend tomorrow He only sighed but didnt press further .


    One day , Ramsey … youll thank me for everything .


    With those parting words , he left the bell chiming mockingly behind him .


    Back at my office , as soon as I entered , my staff looked up , each of them were staring at me with surprise .


    My secretary walked up to me immediately I settled behind my desk .


    Alpha , what are you doing here ? Your wedding is tormmorow .


    Shouldnt you be … I dont know , taking the day off ? I waved her away .


    I have work to finish .


    The less I have to deal with after the honeymoon , the better .


    My secretary hesitated and I know she wanted to talk more but decided against it .


    Alright , she said cautiously .


    But dont overwork yourself .


    I nodded and waited for her until she closed the door .


    I shifted my attention back to the little pile of work on my desk .