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

78 Unexpected confrontation…

Lyla

My heart nearly stopped when I saw the familiar figure approaching our car.

Even after all these years, I’d recognize Lenny anywhere – Ramsey’s ever–loyal Beta, his right hand in everything. Without thinking I ducked down, practically diving towards Nathan’s lap.

“Beta Lenny,” I heard Jeremy – Nathan’s father call out. “To what do we owe the presence of the White Moon Throne? You’re far away from home and you could have requested for a report to

be sent instead of coming down here.”

“I know, Beta Jeremy,” Lenny chuckled “But a request came for the Lycan Leader himself from Alpha Logan’s widow – Luna Vanessa and he’s obliged to attend to her needs, especially after the brave feat the late Alpha pulled – he’s practically the reason why Elder Eldric is still alive.”

“I see!” Jeremy responded, with uncertainty in his voice but he didn’t sound surprised that my mother had requested the presence of White Moon Throne. If anything, he was acting normal…

almost too normal.

I couldn’t help but wonder why my mother needed help from Alpha Ramsey. I pressed closer to Nathan, hoping Lenny would leave soon. Just then, Nathan woke up, blinking sleepily at my nearness, staring at me in confusion.

“Lyla? What’s wrong? Why are you…” his voice was low and groggy. But before I could answer. and ask him to talk quietly, Lenny’s smooth voice cut into the conversation.

“Alpha Heir, looking good.” His eyes moved to the back of the car. “You don’t look like a man who’s spent even a day in the dungeons. What’s your secret?”

He was mocking, Nathan. I felt him stir and I squeezed my eyes shut, wishing I could disappear entirely. If Lenny was here, Ramsey would be here too. I know it sounds foolish especially as I didn’t owe Ramsey but the thought of meeting him impromptly was causing me to panic.

For one, I looked like a mess. I’d just endured an 8–hour drive, I had bags under my eyes, my nails were chipped, my clothes wrinkly and I had no make–up on. How could I appear before my ex–mate looking like life has been unfair to me?

Even if it has, why would I give him the satisfaction? Knowing who Cassidy was, I’m sure she would be with him. Slender, beautiful and regal with matching jewellery set, not a single strand of hair out of place with her wolf, probably whispering to Ramsey about how stupid I look…

The typical Wolfless Deviant…

Tears pricked at my eyes but I pushed it back. I didn’t think I could face him.

“Lyla?” Lenny said suddenly calling out my name with a smug familiarity. “Stop hiding, I can see you there?”

Realizing there was no escaping, I slowly straightened, forcing what I hoped was a cold smile. “Beta Lenny,” I tried to sound cool. “Who exactly am I hiding from? You or Alpha Ramsey? C’mon,” I huffed. “I was looking for my earring. it suddenly fell.”

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“Still, it’s good to see you back!” Then he moved towards my side

smiling.

you out, Miss

me was on high alert, my gaze darting around for any sign of Ramsey. At least, if I could spot him first, it’ll help me. Though I was desperately hoping

time, Lyla?” Lenny cut into my thoughts. “Most of the Alphas are yet to arrive and I came here earlier so I could

I could respond, Nathan stepped between us,

you, Beta Lenny,” Nathan stated. “Whatever you need to say, you can say it

at heart.”

smile didn’t waver but his eyes hardened as he stared at Nathan. “And since when do you speak for her? I believe she can speak for herself don’t you think?

you or your Lycan Leader privately,” Nathan insisted, shoving me behind his back. “Don’t you ever get tired of ass–licking and

treasonable words, Nathan…” Lenny said quietly. “You’re yet to be made Alpha… goddess! Who knows if you’ll become one at the end of the day? So watch

stop!” I stepped around Nathan, inserting myself in their middle. “You don’t want to create

you don’t want to,” Nathan’s eyes left Lenny, seeking mine.

him a small smile touching his arm gently, though my heart was racing. “It’s okay. I can handle this and until I go,

“Lyla…”

again. “Let me deal with this now, so we can focus on what’s important tonight.”

had a satisfied smirk on his lips. “Five minutes. I’ll be right here if you need my

a short distance, stopping when we got to the path covered with tall hedges. My pulse hammered in my chest… the last time I had met Ramsey in

met me…

We had sex

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rose to my cheek as I tried to thrust the memory away from me. Why on earth would I be thinking about

I tried to meet his gaze without flinching wondering silently where Ramsey was.

but he repeated. “Ramsey… he’s not here but he does send his regards. He wants me to extend his condolences on the passing of your father and

me,” I said through gritted teeth, clenching

cannot imagine how much. He spent the last four years searching for you,

done with each other. He rejected me… not once, not twice… every time, he walked in and saw me, every time he laid his eyes on me… he rejected me. Even now, I

has his hands full with duties and couldn’t make it himself.”

years ago I would have accepted that line but I know a man will drop

me insinuating that I want him to do the same. It’s just me saying, that I’m so over this line. But, I’m grateful for his condolence and I’ll accept that. If there’s nothing

but he spent four years devoted to searching