NovelEnglish86 Do you hate? Lyla I screamed and stumbled backwards.
Just as I felt myself slipping, strong hands reached out, steadying me.
I looked up, ready to bolt only to meet Beta Jeremy's calm gaze.
His expression softened as he pulledto my feet, still keepingclose as his eyes surveyed the garden before he asked.
"Are you alright? Did you see something that frightened you ? " Quickly, I stepped back, straightening my clothes with shaking hands and avoiding his gaze.
I was sure of what I had felt.
"I'm sorry, I thought... I thought you were someone else.
Curiosity flashed through his eyes as he stared at me.
I know he had questions but he seemed to think better of it and merely nodded, going with my explanation.
He took a step back.
"Nathan was worried about you, so I cto fetch you.
Cwith me, we'll be leaving soon.
Without a word, I walked towards him and together, we fell into step beside each other.
We walked in silence as we moved through the garden paths with only the light from the moon .
I sneaked a look at Beta Jeremy, his hands were clasped behind him, his gaze fixed ahead... I wondered what he was thinking.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtSince my return, there was this unspoken tension between us as if he was silently blaming me.
for something.
When we emerged out of the garden, I stopped.
Immediately, he also stopped and turned to me.
"I know you hate me.
He arched his brow for a moment, studyingquietly.
"What makes you think that?" I wrapped my arms around myself as if I was trying to hold myself together.
"Because I'm the reason Nathan was imprisoned for four years, I said.
"You... you must hatefor it.
The lines on his forehead flattened as a quiet smile crossed his face.
"I don't hate you, Lyla.
He paused as if he was collecting his thoughts.
"Was I angry with Nathan in the beginning for risking everything to keep you safe? Yes! I was frustrated that he got involved in the between you and your mate ... but I didn't hate you and that's normal as a parent.
You're like my daughter too, Lyla ... I watched you grow up.
" I was surprised at his words.
Truly, I had expected a harsher response, sform of confirmation of my fears maybe, but he was gazing atwarmly.
"Then why have you been acting awkward and distant? And in the car earlier, those icy looks you gaveas if you resented...
"1 He signed, letting his guard slip.
"It's not resentment, Lyla.
It's ... caution," he hesitated, then continued.
"Because I know you'll sway Nathan," he admitted.
"And you already did.
As much as I want to protect him from you, I cannot.
He's headstrong and when it comes to you, I feel like no one can give him any advice.
Seeing you together again ... he shook his head, "I can only pray C 86 Do you hate? you'll be as good to him as you were before.
" The honesty in his words and voice surprise me.
I stared at him, my mind racing.
"You think I'd steer him wrong ? " He shook his head.
"You'll get him involved with Alpha Ramsey again.
Seeing that his Beta cto the meeting today, I know he's aware that you're around.
" "But he cbecause my mother requested it, "I tried to counter.
"And you think those uptight Lycans would leave their duties and cfor something as trivial as this? He didn't even have the decency to cto Pack house after your father was pronounced ... " he swallowed hard, his features clouding with pain.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Dead ..." I whispered softly.
"Yes!" he nodded.
"His Beta cfor you, Lyla.
I don't know what's the story between you three and honestly, I am not interested but I need you to assurethat you'll protect my son from Alpha Ramsey.
He's ruthless... I've met a lot of people in my life ... Alphas, Lycans from across the world but Alpha Ramsey is something else.
He sighed, looking off into the distance.
When he looked back at me, he wore a grimace.
"Alpha Ramsey doesn't look like someone who would give up anything he likes.
He's like a child who will never allow anyone play with his toys.
"He's rejectedalready," I shook my head.
"We agreed it was best.
I am not the kind of woman he wants.
"I don't think that meant anything to him, Lyla ! " Beta Jeremy chuckled.
"He's not obessed with you either... he loves you... the sway my Nathan does," he sighed. "You have to make it clear this taround who you want, although I don't think Ramsey would give you options to choose another.
"He can't do that," I shook my head annoyed at the fact.
"We don't mean anything to each other and I can be with whom ever I wish to be.
" " Then you'll go back to the human world?" he asked.
"As soon as we're done with father's burial," I nodded.
"I already have life there and I intend to go back to it.
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