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

101 Lycan power…

Ramsey

I followed her scent and found her by a small secluded bench under the tall, arching trees, a distance away from the funeral hall.

She sat alone, her shoulders hunched with her face buried in her hands as she cried silently. I stood there for a second, staring at her hopelessly. I didn’t know if it was wise to console her or to give her space.

Deciding I needed to give her space, I took a step backwards trying to walk as stealthy as I could so I won’t startle her but suddenly, she looked up. The moment she saw me, she rose to her feet, brushing away her tears and straightening her dress.

She didn’t say a word, but the guarded look on her face said enough. She began to walk away but I chased after her, stepping into her path.

“Lyla… Wait! Please, don’t go.”

She let out a bitter laugh. “Why? Are you here to gloat? To remind me that I don’t fit in too or is it to arrest me and keep me locked up? What is it you want this time around, Ramsey?”

My mind flipped with fear at her insinuations. For a moment, I felt so bad. But I tried not to show it. “I saw you leave the hall… are you alright?”

“Yes!” she said tersely. “Is there no reason I shouldn’t be?”

“Of course not!” I shook my head. “It’s just that, today is your father’s funeral and as someone who has lost his parents, I know how overwhelming this can be and…”

“It’s not overwhelming for me, Ramsey,” she stopped me mid–sentence. “I’m not crying because I miss my father. I actually don’t. I’m crying because I am so angry. I had to listen to everyone come up that stage with fake smiles on their faces painting a picture of my father that I don’t know of. That’s why I cried.”

was my turn

honestly. I didn’t

if it’s because of your message through your Beta… forget about it.

eyes search hers. “There’s something I need to give

“Your father…he gave this to me before he.. before he passed, I cleared my throat.

101 Lycan power….

5 or 6,” she murmured, looking up at me. “It’s old, I didn’t think

have it.”

moments, he remembered it, remembered you. I know you had a rocky relationship with your dad but he loved you, Lyla. More than

for a few seconds before she looked away and snorted. “So? What is this piece of information supposed to do? Format the years of constant maltreatment from him just because of some stupid neck chain and a charm I got from

be so careless?” I stared at her with shock. “You cannot seriously not

him, she snatched the necklace from me pocketing it. “It’s a relief to know he didn’t

my lips before I could stop them. She paused and turned to face me, arching her

why I’m still here having this conversation with you is because there’s nowhere else to

to leave again.

mean it, Lyla, Unable to resist any longer, I stepped forward, wrapping my arms around her from behind. I felt her stiffen but I didn’t let go.

her voice

you, I know I let you down

“Thank you for your kind words but I don’t care. Now, will you let me go or…” She lifted her hand, revealing a small spray can that she pointed at my face. “This is wolfsbane spray… just in a little concentration. It will not kill you but you’d wish it does. Choose… Surprised,

reddened with embarrassment. “It’s It’s not what you think. I was just reacting

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