The Alpha’s Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger

198 The other side of love ….

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

According to their plans , 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 Lyla 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 Lyla .

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 become 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 Lyla 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 the lapels of my tuxedo .

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

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 kitchenette 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 flatly .

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

The suits fit well , he C 198 The other side of love ….

commented .

At least something is going according 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 according 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 explaining why you chose to disgrace our family name … Is that what you were worried about ? The family name ? I laughed bitterly .

Not the fact that you manipulated 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 Lyla seemed to be ready to become 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 Lylas 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 glance .

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 grandfather laughed , 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 .

Lylas not coming back , Ramsey .

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