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

76 I know who I am. I know what I want

76 I know who I am. I know what I want…

Cassidy

The room spun..

My fingers dug into the wooden table, my knuckles turning white as the blood drained from my face. For a moment, I couldn’t breathe, couldn’t think, couldn’t move.

Then the emotions hit me in rapid succession shock that froze my lungs, fear that turned my blood to ice and finally, anger that coursed through my veins, spreading to every part of my body, pooling hatred in my heart.

Four years. For four years I’d had to rebuild everything after that deviant disappeared. Four years of imagining myself as the future Luna, of trying to make Ramsey forget and now…

My mother’s words echoed in my mind: ‘If a man loves you, he will do everything possible to be with you‘

After a long pause, I drew in a shaky breath and turned to the guard, my face void of the emotions boiling inside me.

“When? Where did you see her?”

“I overhead Beta Lenny informing the Lycan Leader of her arrival this morning with the Alpha Heir of Blue Ridge pack. Apparently, she came for her father’s funeral, the guard said.

“And what did Alpha Ramsey say?” I asked, fighting the rage boiling in my heart.

“Nothing!” the guard said. “He just nodded and went back to what he was doing.”

“Thank you for telling me,” I nodded, “You may go now.”

As soon as the guard left, I rose from my chair, my tears drying on my cheeks as a smile curved my lips. I walked to the window, watching the sun sink toward the horizon of the White

Mountains it would be dark. Soon, the moon would rise.

I would make sure that Lyla’s return was her final mistake.

It was almost midnight when I returned to White Moon Pack brimming with anger. As soon as I stepped inside the pack house, I made a beeline for Ramsey’s room hoping for his sake he wasn’t with Lyla.

When I reached his bedroom, I knocked softly before pushing the door open. The room was empty, the bed still made – clearly, it hadn’t been slept on. But his scent was in the room.

I

“Where are you?” I whispered to myself, turning on my heels and starting towards his office. The pack house was quiet at this hour, most of its staff had retired for the night, so I didn’t see who to ask where Ramsey was.

Seth, the pack housekeeper, who had an armload of

I know who am I know

me. “I didn’t think you’d come back

Ramsey? He’s not in his room.”

“Have

the dining room but asked us to bring it

like the other domestic staff in

seems Ramsey’s schedule is booked full for the week. Do you know if he has any upcoming plans or… departures?” I tried to keep my tone casual but my eyes searched

head. “I know he’s been trying to focus on

expecting any guests from any

supplied, barely reacting.

that’s the one!” I nodded. “Do you know what the plans for his burial are? Is someone from the pack coming to visit us or something or is Ramsey going anywhere? Maybe Blue Ridge Pack? He hasn’t gone to

asking about Miss Lyla, I don’t think you should worry about her. The Lycan Leader shuttles between the Pack hospital and

head. “He might be making plans. He went there the last time. I just need to know if you’ve

head quietly and for a moment I saw him give me a pityingly glance

this is a lot to ask but can you give me updates if

sworn loyalty to the Lycan Leader, except there’s a direct command from him

I nodded, trying not to feel dejected.

you need assistance

“No! T

will be all,” I shook my head and watched as he bowed curtly before

front of the door, placing my ears to see if I could pick off any sound but

C

who Tam.

at the entrance when I saw him buried in a mountain of paperwork. His jacket was draped over a nearby chair, his sleeves rolled up to his elbows as he worked. Sensing my presence, he looked up, his piercing

you been?” he asked. “I’ve been

this. “Oh, I… I was just… I went to White Lake,

been caught doing something wrong, though I

hadn’t.

me fully now. “Good. I needed to talk

with unease. “Oh?”

of his desk, then gesturing for me to come closer. He rose from his seat, then sat on the space he

seat, my heart pounding wildly at the nice gestures. Seeing

and my breath caught, my pulse thundering in my

I

–

and he confirmed we can go ahead with it. Usually, the woman needs to provide a date and then the Moon Priest will check if it’s suitable for

suitable day.”