95 Which is it ? ” 

Nathan 

My father immediately moved to stand between us , bowing down politely to acknowledge his presence , something I didn’t bother with .

What is the worst thing that can happen to me that hasn’t happened before ? 

The tension in the room was thick enough to cut with a knife as both of us stared at each other .

I could feel Ragnar stirring in annoyance within me , he hated Ramsey and I hated him more .

“ Lyla is not here , I said breaking the silence and began stacking the files in front of me , still holding his gaze .

“ I didn’t come to see , her , he said calmly .

“ Can you spare me a few minutes ? ” 

“ Then did you come to arrest me again ? Maybe kill me this time around ? ” I taunted with a cold.

stare .

“ Which is it , Lycan Leader ? ” 

His face remained impassive .

He drew one of the chairs and settled on it , crossing his legs as he looked up , giving me a pointed starc .

“ We need to talk .

I was boiling with anger .

The fact that he was no longer trying to hide his rudeness irked me so much that I wanted to reach out and wipe the smirk on his lips .

Still , I composed myself .

I shouldn’t let myself get riled up by him .

‘ Perhaps another time .

I have a meeting now ,” I stared at my wristwatch , gathering the stacked files .

My father remained in one corner of the room , watching us without saying anything- 

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“ It’s about Lyla ,” he said quietly ignoring my excuse .

“ About our partnership .

About everything ” 

At the mention of Lyla’s name , my control wavered slightly .

My gaze flickered to my father , who understood my unspoken request and moved toward the door .

“ I’ll be right outside if you need me ,” he said , his gaze resting on Ramsey before leaving .

The office fell silent as both of us sized each other up .

These four years in the dungeon had changed my perspective about people like 

Ramsey who had taken up a pseudo – act like a big , bad wolf when underneath , he was a softy and I am not afraid of him .

“ Well ? ” I finally said , finally drawing the seat opposite him .

“ Talk ,” 

quietly , that pointed expression still on his face .

new Alpha of Blue Ridge .

“ I didn’t come here to fight , Nathan , ” he start “ So you can relax .

Congratulations , by the way , I heard you’re now the 

Send me an invitation to the coronation .

” 

“ Skip the bullshit , Ramsey … why are you here and what is it about Lyla do you want to talk about ? ” I asked .

“ How long do you intend to keep her away from me ? ” he rose from his seat and crossed to the 

other eide of the room .

Trumrzlo the omall bitelematta on veshhout a hunttle of water 

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“ Eventually , we will have to meet .

I hope you realize that .

But keeping her away from me all because you’re angry at something I did ….

” He shook his head .

“ I just don’t understand .

” 

“ She’s a grown woman now who can make decisions about if she wants to reconnect with her ex – mate .

Besides , we’ve been too busy to talk about you .

She’s staying at my place , for the time being , you see .

” 

He broke the seal of the water bottle and gulped down its entire content .

When he finished , he tossed it into the bin at the corner , without looking at it and returned to his chair , an amused 

smile on his face .

“ Is that little information supposed to make me jealous , Nathan ? Is that how insecure you are that you need my validation that bad ? Is that what this is all about ? ” 

I knew if I continued bantering words with him , I would lose my cool and that was his intention .

“ Listen , I don’t have time for long chats .

If whatever it is that you came back for isn’t important .

I’m afraid , I’ll have to leave you now .

I’m busy as I mentioned earlier .

” 

He nodded , taking in a deep breath .

“ I realized that I over – played my hand and … ” he cleared his throat noisily “ Trampled on your right by using my authority .

I shouldn’t have locked you up for four years .

I was wrong and I apologize .

” 

I stared at him , wondering how to react to his half – baked apology .

“ First of all , I don’t know what this is but whatever it is … can you please stop .

I’m really not interested in your apology or wait … ” A smug glint flashed through my eyes as I regarded him .

“ Is this regarding the renewal of the business alliance between Blue Ridge Pack and Dynasty Group ? ” 

I chuckled , stroking my chin .

“ Lots of offers had already started pouring in several months .

ago .

at least from what I saw going through the archives of Alpha Logan “ And the benefits are attractive .

It’s not for certain if we would want to continue doing business with your pack .

“ These alliances are the little ways we can all stay united , Alpha Nathan ,” he said quietly .

“ But if you prefer to do business with packs abroad , then I have no intention to stop you .

I just wanted to let you know that we would be willing to continue the partnership once the current one elapses .

” 

I nodded scoffing .

“ You came to apologize to me to set the record straight but you didn’t even say how sorry you were .

How you wasted four years of my life in the dungeon and you want me to just forgive you and move on like nothing happened ? ” 

“ I was hoping for that ,” he nodded .

“ It’ll be too much , maybe , but that is our issue .

You’re not supposed to mingle and these things .

Except you want to give me the impression that you’re the kind of person that seeks revenge .

” 

I was more stunned than I was angry .

Ramsey’s display of rudeness knew no bounds .

“ I’ve heard ,” I decided not to argue with him again .

“ There are still a few months left before the expiration .

I’m sure we’ll reach an agreement by then .

Well , if that’s all … ” I rose to my feet and 

23 

95 Which is it ? ” 

he did the same .

“ How’s Lyla ? ” he blurted out , adjusting his shirt awkwardly .

“ How is she taking the news of her father’s death ? ” 

“ Why are you so concerned about her , Alpha Ramsey ? ” I glared at him .

“ You rejected her , remember ? Move on with your life and stop hanging around her like a flea .

” 

“ I’m not ! ” he sighed tiredly “ I would have gone to the pack house too before coming here but I didn’t want to startle her .

” 

“ You made the right choice .

She doesn’t want to see you .

I thought she made it clear to your Beta .

She’s no longer bound to you .

Let her go .

” 

His jaw tightened .

“ Maybe .

But I still have a right to see her .

” 

“ You don’t have any rights where she’s concerned , Ramsey .

You lost that privilege the moment you tried to manipulate her for your gain .

” 

The desperate look on his face faded , getting replaced with a dark gaze .

“ Careful , Nathan … you .

don’t want to offend me and commit another crime .

” 

I squared my shoulders , holding his gaze .

“ Lyla is under my protection now .

If you lay even at finger on her , Ramsey , you’ll regret it .

” 

For a moment we stood in silence before a thought came to my mind .

“ Listen , how about you let her go , stop chasing after her and I’ll renew our contract with Dynasty Group for as long as you want .

” 

“ You’re asking me to give up my mate ? ” he snarled , glaring at me .

“ I can’t do that , Nathan .

I did not endure four years without her to give her up to another man .

” 

“ You’re planning to get married , Ramsey … are you even listening to yourself ? Except , of course , you want to break off your engagement with Cassidy Thorne and marry Lyla … ” 

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