The Alpha’s Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger
Chapter 123

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Ramsey 

The only thing standing between Lax manifesting was 

me .

He was snarling with annoyance at our mate’s denial and her claim and it didn’t help that Nathan had a smug look .

I waited until the hall thinned out and it was just three of us left .

Lyla must have sensed that I was coming to her because , in the next instance , she started walking slightly ahead , her strides were quick while Nathan walked beside her calm and composed but his eyes kept darting to me with an amused expression .

“ Lyla , ” I called out .

“ A minute 

“ Not now , Ramsey , ” she responded not bothering to slow down .

It’s almost evening and it’s a four – hour ride to Blue Ridge , we want to get home before it’s dusk .

” 

I wanted to approach everything objectively and to sound less intimidating but I couldn’t hold my 

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frustration any longer .

“ This isn’t happening , ” I said , trying to keep the anger out of my voice .

Lyla stopped in her tracks , turning to face me .

Nathan , too , halted , stepping protectively closer to her .

“ What isn’t happening ? ” Lyla asked arching a brow at 

me .

“ You choosing Nathan to train you , ” I spat .

“ They may not know this but all the Moonsingers that ever needed training were trained by Lycans and not an Alpha .

What does he know about handling a Moonsinger’s powers ? You’re putting yourself at risk .

” 

Nathan stepped forward , the amusement in his eyes turning into mockery .

“ And what makes you think you’re more qualified , Alpha Ramsey ? Because you’re a Lycan ? You have no idea what Lyla needs .

” 

I scoffed , my gaze snapping at him .

“ And you do ? You think because you’ve been her childhood friend you’re suddenly an expert on how to train her ? Let me remind you , she’s my mate .

” 

“ She’s NOT your mate ,” Nathan countered , his voice rising slightly .

“ Was your mate .

Ramsey .

Or have you 

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forgotten how many times you rejected that bond ? You rejected her and she returned the favour .

Whatever bond you had is gone , and you need to accept that .

” 

The words seemed to hit me like physical blows , but I refused to back down .

“ You don’t understand the 

complexities of our situation … ” 

“ What’s there to understand ? ” Nathan cut me off .

“ You had your chance .

Multiple chances , actually .

You threw them all away because she didn’t have a wolf and was a deviant and now you can’t stand that someone else might succeed where you failed .

” 

My heart pumped faster .

“ Succeed where I failed ? What is that supposed to mean ? Lyla is not a snack to be passed around .

She has always belonged to me and me alone besides this isn’t just about a bond .

It’s about her safety .

You’re too blind to see that you’re not qualified to protect her from what’s coming and the power she carries .

” 

Nathan laughed .

“ And you think barging in and throwing your weight around is going to help ? Lyla has made her choice , respect it .

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“ Respect it ? ” I echoed his laughter , shaking my head .

“ How can I respect a decision that puts her in danger ? ” 

“ Stop ! ” Lyla’s voice cut through our argument .

Both of us turned to look at her , surprised by the authority in her tone .

“ Just stop , Ramsey .

She came forward , moving to stand beside Nathan rather than behind me .

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“ I don’t need you two fighting over me like I’m some kind of prize , ” she sighed .

“ This isn’t about you .

It’s about me .

My choice , my training and my life .

I don’t even know if I’m ready to become a Moonsinger yet .

“ @ 

Nathan placed a hand on her shoulder , touching her gently , I had to hold myself from grabbing that hand and cutting it off .

The nerves of him to touch her in my 

presence .

“ You don’t have to explain yourself to him , dear , ” he 

murmured .

She gave him a quiet smile and turned to me again .

“ You don’t get to play that card anymore , Ramsey .

You don’t get to suddenly decide you want to protect me after pushing me away so many times .

” 

I gritted my teeth , I didn’t want to start mentioning 

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why I did everything I did back then .

“ I’ve told you several times , Lyla … I did what I did to protect you .

” 

“ Protect me ? Funny how your protection always seemed to involve hurting me .

” 

I didn’t say anything in response .

“ Nathan will train me , ” she continued .

“ I trust him .

He’s never given me a reason not to .

” 

I clenched my jaw .

“ He doesn’t understand what’s at stake .

You’re putting yourself at risk by letting him … ” 

“ No , Ramsey , ” she interrupted me .

“ Nathan is the one who’s been there for me through everything .

He’s the perfect mate that I didn’t have .

You , on the other hand , seem to think you can waltz in and out of my life just because there’s some electricity between us .

” 

“ For fuck’s sake … ” I muttered , “ That’s not what it looks 

like .

” 

“ That’s what it does look like .

” she retorted .

“ And I’m tired of it .

I chose Nathan to train me because he 

listens to me and respects me .

” 

“ Stop repeating that ,” I growled with annoyance .

“ When did I ever not respect you , Lyla ? The only thing 

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I did was reject you because I didn’t want you to be punished .

To stop you from going under the radar .

I was fucking 23 back then .

I just became the Lycan Leader and I was trying to be careful .

You can’t just stand there and judge me because my first instinct was not to cosy up to you ? You think I loved any of it ? ” 

“ Don’t raise your voice at her , Ramsey ! ” Nathan yelled .

“ Stop hiding behind your title … if you truly want 

someone … ” 

“ I WANT HER ! ” I growled louder this time , though it was all Lax .

“ I wanted her every single , waiting , moment but I was trying to protect her from the likes of Cassidy , and my grandfather .

You think anyone would go easy with you when you directly disobeyed an order never to flaunt your pheromones in public … ” 

“ Oh ! ” Nathan laughed dryly .

“ You really are shallow , Ramsey .

She wouldn’t get punished for that .

” 

My body was shaking with angry tremors as I paced .

“ That’s not what I mean … I swear to the Moon , Lyla … Cassidy had the videos – one with both of us having sex and threatened me with it .

If my grandfather had known there was more to us , he would try to make you and your family leave .

It has happened before to 

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an innocent Omega and her family … ” 

I trailed off .

“ I suppressed my feelings , I suppressed my growing need , my ache for you and you wouldn’t even understand me ? Fine , I agree I was overwhelmed by the mate bond thing in the beginning but I fell in love with you .

I still do , Lyla … I wish I could make decisions without stopping to think but … ” 

I broke off , pushing back the tears that suddenly filled 

my eyes .

“ I just want you to stop for a minute and wonder why I chased after you for four years .

Why I had him locked up ? I knew you were a Moonsinger … ” 

“ You don’t have to lie , Ramsey , ” she said finally .

“ I am not lying ! ” I gritted my teeth .

“ I was going to marry Cassidy a few weeks after you left but a Moon Priest came to me and told me that I had the smell of a Moonsinger on me and that he’s allowing me to delay my wedding until I’m mated to you properly .

He told Cassidy there was a rift in our world , we could have married but … that was just an excuse .

” 

She was staring at me, wide – eved as though she didn’t 

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believe me .

“ I will take you to him if you want .

“ You might have paid him in advance to tell me what I want to hear ,” she countered .

“ He lied before .

” 

“ He didn’t lie ! ” I hissed .

“ He used the rift caused by the Dark One showing up in our world as an excuse to put off my marriage .

I do not have a second chance mate , Lyla .

You’re the only one meant for me .

I may not have believed in the mate bond thing before I met you but , I do now .

You and I … we’re meant to … ” 

“ That’s enough ! ” she raised her hand stopping me .

“ I don’t want to hear anymore ! 

“ You’re making a mistake , Lyla ,” I said quietly .

“ This isn’t some simple training regime .

This is about ancient powers that I have access to as a Lycan .

Your aura , your scent still protects me to date from attacks .

” 

“ Yet you were attacked at my father’s funeral .

” She smirked .

“ I cannot explain that but I was there when those Ferals attacked your dad .

When I ran back to help , I fought them off , and they didn’t try to attack .

It was in between waiting for the ambulance that I had a 

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conversation with your dad and he told me a few things .

” 

“ You want to drag my dead father into this ,” a tear rolled down her eyes .

“ I’m sorry , Ramsey but I’m too superficial to care .

I want to be shown I am loved through action and not through countless rejections .

My brain cannot tell when someone is maltreating me in the name of love and that the person loves me .

I cannot let go of what you did to 

me .

” 

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