Chương 160: Better days ahead.

Lyla

I let out the breath I held as soon as I put enough distance between me and Ramsey.

Leaning against the wall outside the pack house, I took deep, restorative breaths to calm my racing heart.

Nymeris stirred within me, growling with approval. "Well done, Lyla. I thought you were going to crack under that steely gaze."

"The exact words I need," I hissed, pushing down to the base of the wall, letting the tension drain from my body. My heart was still pounding, and my palms felt clammy. "All of this happened because of you. If you hadn't gone to Ramsey, acting like…" I trailed off, unable to finish the words.

"A bitch? A slut?" Nymeris finished, "Is that the new name you want to call yourself?"

I groaned, pushing myself to my feet. "That was close, Nymeris. It's okay if I'm freaking out." I muttered under my breath.