The Alpha’s Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger

145 Duty comes first … Ramsey I leaned against the wall outside of Miriams room , trying to hide the tent in my pants … the only thing that had stopped me from taking Lyla right there and now was because of Miriam .

If we had been alone .

Lax growled with need within me , and I blocked him off .

Hed make things worse .

Sighing , I pushed myself away from the wall , adjusting my clothing to hide my bulge , hoping Id walk out the rest .

I was going to go see my grandfather and inform him of the victory today , but I needed to take care of a few things in my den .

So , I headed there instead .

I hurried into my office , shutting the door behind me with a soft sigh .

My mind was still buzzing with the thoughts of Lyla the way her breast had felt against my chest , how soft and pliant she had been in my arms .

The scent of her hair nuzzled my senses , sending another warm electric thrill through my body .

She belongs to another man … I muttered under my breath .

She belongs to someone else .

Ramsey ! A voice called out , startling me and interrupting my thoughts .

My eyes flew open only to see Cassidy at the window , her lithe frame silhouetted against the soft afternoon light .

I pulled myself to i my full height , feeling the warm satisfaction from helping save the Southern border and Lylas warm hug dissolved .

I plastered a polite smile on my face as I nodded .

Cass , what are you doing here ? You didnt tell me you were coming ? Am I supposed to inform my mate that Im coming to visit him ? she retorted , approaching me .

Are you worried that Im going to find you stuck in between another womans legs ? Not this , Cass ! I sighed , moving away from her to my desk .

I still had the bulge .

I literally just .

came back from a fight .

Then why am I smelling her on you ? I arched a brow .

Lyla ! she pointed out .

I can smell her on you and I heard you spent almost thirty minutes with her locked up in this den .

Guess what , when I came here , her scent was everywhere , meaning it was not a lie .

I sighed .

I dont know why you always feel the need to watch me .

Yes , Lyla was in my office for a while , but it was for a different reason and not what you think .

Didnt we talk about using the pack staff to spy on me ? I dont like it .

I wouldnt have to do that if you gave me reasons to trust you .

she folded her arms and tilted .

her head , her dark hair catching the light .

Why was she here , Ramsey ? Tell me the truth , I swear I wont get mad .

Ive seen worse with you .

ΤΗΝ mmer meeting smell the imitation growing inside me .

She was here like I metanet , but I want for whatever reason you think it is .

She saw a powerful vision about there a weed the pack members at the Southern border of our pack because of that .

Thou had to get an nag of her for die vision to be clear ? she leaned closer and sniffed me .

Thecause her act is all over you Can wou explain that ? Tesorts , plecasel dat want to do this night now ? promed to be ountable , Hipha Kincaid .

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You always seem to be making sure sheria skan ? Diretti won nk its time someone else took that responsibility ? sem ber since she arrived here and today there was a viable reason for that .

Shes the Wantsinger Cass .

, well cross pattis more often and in the future .

Its nothing more than duty .

Duty She spat .

are always so full of noble excuses , arent you ? Until our Joining Ceremony .

GOTT WRITT see you around her .

Fshe has something so urgent to say to you , she can go For peare no regnanted and rose to my feet glad that all the talking had calmed me down .

I Fine but lets not fer about it .

Okay ? How about we plan something for later ? Treaty wear on a dare with your this week she rolled her eyes .

Tanta picnic by the lake , just you and me ? No distractions , no interruptions .

I promise .

de studed me he a moment before the frown cleared from her face and sighed , entering my The dead at though her voice still held a note of reluctance .

Everything has been stung well for a while and want it to remain that way .

Can you not just have anything to do with I Try Cass , but its almost impossible .

Ill try .

Once she recovers fully , shell leave and would dener came here again exege for something official ever Thats better the murmured .

Then stood on her toes to kiss me when someone barged in , a Threes done the reason she groaned , turning to see who the visitor was .

twenty and he had a stack of paper in his hands .

To sorry Canity I didnt know you were here .

I need Ramsey to look at something real quick .

Sheened from me glaring at Lenny before prancing out of the office .

As soon as the one that get in retet 146 Duty comes first … Thank you ! That was fast .

You were lucky .

I was in the pack house already to see you .

But you cant keep dodging her forever and if youre set to get married to her , kissing and sex need to happen at some point .

If we get married ! I dropped into my chair .

The Moon Priest clearly says he didnt us getting married , so Im going to hold on to that .

Besides , shes looking for a way to trap me .

I told you about how I caught her putting something in my drink and the conversation with her mother afterwards .

Heaven knows what she might have rubbed on her lips or in her mouth .

Im not taking chances .

Ah … the things women do .

Well , marriage and relationships are not for everyone , Lenny chuckled .

Youll have to find a mate , eventually .

Anyway , have they sent the relief materials to the Southern border ? Lasked , changing the topic .

Yes ! he nodded .

I just need you to sign this authorization form so the storage unit can give us what we want and I also brought this : he handed me the stack of papers in his hand .

The latest situation report about todays attack for tomorrows morning assembly .

Weve also increased patrols as you ordered , and so far , weve had no further sightings .

Good .

I said , flipping through the documents quickly .

Anything else ? Just one question , Lenny said , leaning closer as he whispered .

Are you planning to attend Lylas cleansing tonight ? I paused , glancing up at him .

No , I dont think so .

If they need me , youll go in my place .

He raised an eyebrow .

Really ? Not going to support her ? I thought you said youd try to win her over? I gave up on that , a while ago , that darned Nathan warned me yet again , I know this is funny but he scares the shit out of me , I chuckled , In a good way though … so much that it makes me jealous .

He says for Lyla … hes ready to fight me without a second thought , even though he knows the odds will be in my favour and that he might likely die .

You could put him in his place once and for all , Lenny frowned You keep enabling him .

Over a woman ? I laughed .

Cmon , I have other things to do with my strength and Im not a brute .

Still , go for the cleansing , Lenny insisted .

I wanted to , but I shrugged , trying to keep my voice casual .

Ive got other plans tonight .

Cassidy and I are having a picnic .

At night ? he scoffed .

Should I assume youre beginning to fall in love with her now ? These days , it seems she has you wrapped around her pinky .

Thats the only way I can keep Lyla safe , I laughed softly , leaning back in my chair .

Its not love either .

Im just doing my duties Duties ? To who ? Her or yourself ? 145 Duty comes first … finally .

He didnt press further.

He gave a curt nod , took the paper Id signed and handed back , and then left the room .

Alone .

I stared out of the window , my thoughts turning back to Lyla .

This was the right thing to do .

Keeping my distance .

My life was a delicate balance and Lyla … she tipped the scales in ways I didnt know existed .

Yet , as much as I tried to convince myself that I could live without her , her lingering scent and the way my heart fills with joy whenever shes near it is all becoming harder to ignore .

But duty … Duty comes first .