The Alpha's Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger by Ejiofor Dorcas

Chapter 11: Finally, freedom!

Lyla

“You’ll be fine, Lyla,” I muttered to myself. “You will go back to before… before you met him… before the gala, before everything. You’ll be fine. You don’t need him… you don’t need them…” my voice cracked but I kept walking.

I was free, yes, but nowhere felt like home anymore.

Going back to Blue Ridge – to my pack wasn’t even an option, my parents would kill me before they let me spend a night under their roof. Tears welled up in my eyes, but I sniffed them back…none of my problems have ever been solved by crying.

I crossed to the side of the road, noting a lot of people walking towards the White gate. Most of them were either injured and were supported by people or lying down in some transport. I felt fear seep into my heart for a minute…

If Ramsey was right about the Feral wolves, was it really safe for me to be leaving? Especially as I had no wolf. Feral wolves were once werewolves, but they lost their humanity, and they could not be reasoned with. If I stumbled upon one, I was as good as dead.

I hesitated for a minute, turning back to look at the white gates, half-expecting to see Ramsey running towards me, but I would be foolish to think that was possible. Taking in a deep breath, I turned and continued down the path.

At this point, I didn’t care if I would walk the entire way to the human world… I just wanted to leave. I wish I could undo everything, to return to the moments when I was just the unwanted wolfless girl – at least it was a lesser pain compared to what I feel now. I walked faster, my pace matching the pounding of my heart.

I walked for what felt like hours, refusing to think, allowing my feet to lead me. Slowly, I left the protective terrain of the White Moon Mountains and ventured deeper into the thick forest. I had barely noticed; I was too lost in my thoughts.

I paused for a minute and took stock of my surroundings. I was in a forest, filled with thick trees that were so tall that they blocked the sun’s rays. A shiver ran down my spine, as every instinct in me screamed for me to turn back. A fearful premonition suddenly filled me… my heart began to race… it was as if I knew something was about to happen – something bad. I spun on my heel, ready to retrace my steps but it was too late.

wolves circling me. They were not rogues – they looked too clean to be

well-fed and they were not snarling or trying to attack me like a rogue

stared at me… and I

think I am lost and I’m sorry for trespassing.

the wolves made a sound. They all remained in

anyone to show up but that was not possible. I was too far from any pack. Even if I decide to

trying to keep my voice steady. “You don’t want anything from me. I am poor and broke and I live like

large wolf, clearly their leader, hung back and was watching me. There

“Just let me

for my

and for a flitting moment, I saw fear

hands and knees. “I have no pack,

an intelligence that chilled me to my core. These were not rogues – it was clear they weren’t driven by hunger or desperation. There was purpose behind their actions – it was as if they were calculating every step I took. My heart sank as I

to die,” I sobbed, curling in on myself as the circle of the

chest tightened and I shut my eyes, bracing myself for

my voice breaking.

their leader lunged forward… instinctively, I threw up my arms in a futile attempt to protect myself as a scream tore from the back

around hoping to see who my savior