FULL NOVELXO Chapter 199
199 The other side of love II Ramsey But half an hour later , I was still struggling with one document , reading and rereading to understand what it said because I couldnt concentrate .
Lax was pacing inside me .
Shes saying her vows right now , He whined in my head .
Can you imagine how beautiful she looks ? Youre a fool , Lax growled .
Lyla should be ours .
Not now , Lax .
I muttered under my breath , returning my focus to focus to my work .
Remember how her skin felt under our hands .
Her scent , her smile , Lax continued ignoring me .
How could you let her go ? I slammed my pen down as I growled .
Enough ! Please Lax , I dont want to be worked up .
Please ….
I dont want that , lets just go through with this .
Thankfully , the door burst open and Lenny sauntered in , he was in a good mood .
Hey , groom ! he called out to me coming to my desk immediately .
Are you ready for tonight ? Its your bachelors eve ! The last hurrah before youre a married man .
Thrilling I said dryly , not looking up from my papers .
Lenny dropped into the chair across from me , undeterred by my lack of enthusiasm .
Come on , man ! Ive planned the perfect night .
Drinks , music and of course , some entertainment .
Ive got the VVIP section at TIC booked and the whole club locked down for us .
I ordered the finest whiskey , all your favourites and the drinks too .
Therell be alcohol , booze , women … He paused as if he was expecting a reaction from me .
Fine , I murmured .
Fine ? Thats all youve got ? he rose and came to perch on the edge of my desk .
Ive got all the hottest shifters dancers from three different packs coming .
The twins from Silver Creek you remember them ? Strippers , games , a little mischief and that vampire contortionist you liked from last years full moon celebration … its tradition .
Sounds great , I muttered , still not looking up .
Cmon , man ! Its your last night of freedom ! Weve got games planned , women , the guys are flying in from everywhere , theres this new thing with the cherry stems that you wouldnt believe … I said it sounds great ! I finally raised my head , trying not to show my exasperation .
Lenny , ! appreciate the effort , but Im not in the mood .
Lenny leaned forward , his grin fading .
Not in the mood ? Ramsey , I wont let you spend this night , sulking in your office .
1/3 199 The other side of love I Im not sulking .
I snapped .
Im working Right .
Lenny snorted .
Well , like it or not , youre coming .
The guys are already gathering at the club .
Youre not backing out of this .
Later that night , the club pulsed with energy around me , but I might as well have been sitting in a void .
I nursed my fifth or was it sixth ? glass of whiskey watching dispassionately as my friends celebrated around him .
The air was thick with the scent of alcohol and sweat and unbelievably loud music .
Most of the people that had come were friends from college days , Lycans from other packs , and business partners abroad .
They all looked like they were having fun .
I tried not to think of Nathan touching Lyla … I was trying to dispel the thoughts from my mind , but it was the only thing I couldnt bring myself to do .
Were they fucking around the room now ? Did Lyla like it ? or the Come on , Ramsey ! Lenny shouted music .
Get in here ! This is your night ! I shook my head , raising my glass in a silent toast .
I didnt want to celebrate .
I just wanted the day to end .
The strippers Lenny had hired were performing their routines all over me and the party grew increasingly wild , but none of it was enough to arouse me .
I was thinking of something else .
It was nearly midnight .
Most of the guys were drunk and the ones that werent were in one corner , pleasuring themselves with the women .
I didnt want to go home either , because my thoughts would be too loud , so here was perfect to say the truth .
Just check , Laxs voice filtered into my head .
One quick look at your phone .
I pulled out my phone .
I could feel the alcohol beginning to kick .
As soon as I opened my phone , a news notification caught my eye and I clicked on it automatically .
The headline literally made my heart stop : Alpha Nathan Ditches Late Alpha Logans Eldest Daughter to Marry Her Sister The whiskey glass slipped from my numb fingers , shattering on the floor .
No one noticed over the music .
For a moment , I thought I was imagining things .
I blinked , my vision slightly blurred from the alcohol as I read the headline again and tapped on the article .
A video was attached , and I didnt hesitate before playing it .
The clip showed Nathan , standing before a Moon Priest , speaking his vows.
But the woman beside him wasnt Lyla .
It was Clarissa , beaming triumphantly as she repeated her vows .
I stared at the screen , my mind was reeling .
I couldnt believe what I was seeing .
Shes not married … Lax growled , his voice filled with urgency .
Lylas not married .
Laxs voice seemed to spur me on the more .
I stood so abruptly that my chair toppled backwards .
Lax was howling in my head , a sound filled with both rage and desperate hope .
10:56 199 The other side of love II What had Nathan done ? And why hadnt anyone told me ? Ramsey ? Lenny appeared at my elbow .
Are you drunk ? Do you need anything ? But I was already moving , shoving my way through the crowd .
I had to find her .
Was she okay ? I had to … Alpha ! Lenny crossed my path .
Whats wrong ? I didnt answer , I kept moving .
Suddenly , I stopped dead in my tracks .
Tomorrow was my wedding day .
I was supposed to be getting married to someone else in less than twelve hours .
Since when has that stopped us ? Lax hissed .
Find her ! Lycan Leader ! Lenny was practically shouting in my ears .
I finally turned my attention to him .
I need to fix something , I said firmly .
What ? Ill get it done for you , he immediately volunteered .
I shook my head .
Dont worry , just have a swell time .
Im going now .
Without another word , I left the club , smiling for the first time that day .