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

120 All the Moonsingers…

Nathan

I’ve thought about a thousand ways to finally tell Lyla how I feel about it.

In one scenario there would be flowers, lots of flowers, in another, a single stem of flower between my lips, dressed up to the nines, with soft music playing in the background and a thousand more scenarios I’d looked up from the internet.

But to think I decided to skip confessing my feelings, skip dating and jump straight into asking her to marry me…in a dingy, motel room that doesn’t sound half as bad only that she stiffened in my embrace.

“Nathan…”

“I’m serious,” I said, hoping my voice was steady. “If you were my Luna, whoever did this wouldn’t have the guts to do it. No one would dare touch you. No one would have the power to hurt you like this again. I could protect you in every way possible.”

She pulled away slightly, turning to face me. “You can’t

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just – Nathan, marriage isn’t something you decide because of a situation. It’s…“‘

“It’s more than that,” I interrupted. “I know. And I’m not saying this just because of what happened. I’m saying it because I care about you. Because I’ve cared about you for a long time.”

She stared at me, her eyes widening with surprise.

Ragnar was spurring me on and I knew it was now or never. I don’t know if I will ever have this kind of opportunity again, so I am putting all my eggs in one basket.

“Just listen to me,” I said quietly “And you don’t have to say anything right now,” I added gently, placing a hand on her cheek. “Just think about it. Please.”

She nodded slowly, turning her gaze from me. “Okay,” she whispered. “I’ll think about it.”

I smiled faintly, brushing a strand of hair from her face. “That’s all I ask.”

We sat in silence until my phone rang. It was Lenny.

I stepped away from Lyla, lifting the phone to my ear.

“Beta?”

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Lyla can start coming. Are you within the area? I

We’ll

turned to Lyla who was staring at me expectantly. “Any

council is gathering again, seems the High Priestess is done with

rose to her feet adjusting her clothes. Almost at the door, she placed a hand on my

called

I turned. “Yes!”

I need you to answer as truthfully as you

I nodded.

maybe not love but something more than just caring? Is this about getting back at Ramsey? How do you see me? Like, am I a piteous creature that needs protecting and marriage to you would solve it? I inst…” she took a

the

out of the blues. We were best

have and I love you… I’ve for the longest time. I’m sorry I

all those kisses

meant more to

who I love so much and would want to spend the rest of my life with. Also, maybe there’s a part of me

We should go,

the council hall a few

was grim,

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All the

with a small nod before turning his attention to Lyla. “We’ve managed to take down all the videos that were circulating. Thankfully, we discovered on time and have been able to track down all the IP addresses that

nodded. “I understand, thank you for your help, Beta Lenny.

is behind it?” I asked.

Just as he opened his mouth to

need to know who it was,” Ramsey

to face him. I can’t believe he still carried himself with the same infuriating confidence as

handled it. The damage is minimal and I’m so sorry about that, Lyla. Everything happened so fast that I didn’t get

All the

to express my sincere apologies. I’m

Lyla nodded.

by the way? You look

you for all your help,”