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

134 It’s either me or Ramsey…

Lyla

My heart thudded painfully in my chest as I tried to keep my eyes on him in the dark room.

He sauntered to me and flicked his finger causing light to sprout from the tips, illuminating his face and the room to a little extent.

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He looked different much more mature than four years ago. The boyish features that gave him the vibe of a high school kid that I remembered, were all gone and were now replaced by sharp, chiselled edges that spoke of a man who had embraced his power.

His body had changed too. He stood before me, bulkier and muscular, he seemed even taller now, towering above me, almost taller than Ramsey by several inches but that wasn’t the

problem… he was naked.

Not bare skin kind of naked but he had on a pair of jeans that moulded into his skin, accentuating his long, curved legs and his smooth, firm torso and a singlet that clung to his arbs. My eyes travelled the length of his body, appreciating his manliness when they met with his eyes, there was a cocky grin on his face.

“Lyla… my honeybee… we meet again. Sorry, for the rude welcome. You were so flustered that I had to put you to sleep immediately but I hope you don’t mind?”

“Seriously?” My lips curled in disdain as I crossed my arms over my chest. “What kind of a Monster parade around naked, flexing like some human gym enthusiast?” I couldn’t hide the malice in my voice as I demanded. “And what’s with all this muscle gain? Are you compensating for something? You’re the Dark One…you should be clad in some traditional, animal skin or something not dressed like a human version of seduction?”

“Are you implying that you find me seductive?” he arched a brow at me, his eyes twinkling with

amusement.

“If I find all of this…” I swept my hand over his form “Seductive, then I’ll be spending every with every single human male that has hit on me.”

hour

He laughed producing a sound that was both charming and unsettling. “Ah, Lyla… always so quick with the comebacks. Maybe that’s one of the reasons I missed having you around. He spread his arms, doing a little spin to showcase himself. “Do you like what you see, please tell me?”

I rolled my eyes. “I’ve seen better and stop talking like that… you sound human. When did you. stop using honorifics and sounding ancient? It fits you better.

love with the gym,” he continued flexing his biceps exaggeratedly and running his hand over his muscled chest. “This generation of humans is so fascinating and will die for looks. When I learnt they have these incredible buildings dedicated to changing one’s body, I figured I might as well enjoy it to the fullest.”

“By strutting around like a peacock and skinny jeans is so out of

me

glinting coldly. “If I do

caught my jaw, forcing me to meet his gaze. His touch was firm but not painful, his thumb brushed against my cheek as he tilted my head towards him.

his eyes bore into mine, searching and calculating. The room seemed to shrink and the walls pressed in around

what felt like an eternity. He released me abruptly and straightened to his full height. “Your

the

up at him. “What nonsense and scheme are

and started towards the door. My head was spinning with a million ideas… this was my chance to liberate myself. I couldn’t let him

want to treat me? after everything? I hissed, hoping the tremors in my voice and body would convince him.

he turned back to face me, staring at me now with a quiet intensity that made the air feel heavy. I continued, faking pain and anger.

animal.”

mom and attacked me. What were you expecting for me to

I didn’t want to commit to something like that. You can’t make

seconds and shook his head. “The only thing that changed about

years, six months and some three weeks, I blurted.

you got prettier and curvier. Else that, you’re still as foolish and selfish as you’ve always been. Even I changed, Lyla. I became more patient, more forgiving… I let you off for three years… but you’re still as

me “And I choose to be ignorant because knowing too much is

cannot live out your fantasy?” he sighed running a hand through his hair. “You were not born to get married to

see how well the fight is going?” I scoffed, indicating my chains. “Or maybe you’re scared that a little girl who’s only twenty–three

He didn’t

for a few minutes he list starryl at me and

It’s either me

“Do you said quietly. “This

for your protection and mine. It is made of ‘Umbra–bind‘ almost like Selenium the human mineral and it’s a rare

eyes widened. “But I’ve lost my powers. The

you managed to wound a Trinax – Mr Dupree specifically and so severely. Do you know how sick he was for nearly a month because of the stunt you pulled at the funeral of your

how that happened and I won’t apologize to Mr Dupree. He sprang onto me without warning.