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

148 Manifestation III

Lyla

Ne–ding to clear my head, I dressed quickly in some training outfits and headed for the training ground.

The morning air was crisp, the scent of dew on the grass calming my nerves. I know by the time I engage in a few physical exertions it would help me forget about the weird dream I had about my wolf.

I didn’t want to think too much about it, since I still couldn’t communicate with her or anything. So, it could all be in my head. I didn’t want to hope. I started warming up. Doing simple stretches and lunges–trying to shake off the lingering emotions from the dream.

*Didn’t think I’d find you here so early” a familiar voice teased.

I turned to see Ramsey at the edge of the training area, a playful smirk on his lips. He wore low–slung training pants, his muscular torso glistening with a light sheen of sweat. I was guessing he was just coming back from a run.

His amber eyes sparkled, and for a moment, I forgot how to breathe.

The hug we shared yesterday and the bulge I had felt pressing on my thighs flitted into my memory, sending a warm course to my lower abdomen. I turned away quickly, feeling guilty at the thought.

“I needed some air and, I’m so behind on my training, figured I’ll do something here until I’ve recovered enough to train fully,” I replied, brushing a loose strand of hair behind my ear, my back

to him.

“I don’t see any training instructor,” he strode over. “Mind if I join you? I could teach you some

basics.”

How about you get a shirt on first? I said in my head but arched my eyebrow instead. “You? Train me? Aren’t you busy with work?”

“I still have two hours before I resume being an Alpha for today. I am

learnt so far?

see

couldn’t bring myself to say the words. Instead, I allowed him to come, and

His hands lingered a moment too long on my body, making my breath catch and my

behind me, his hard chest brushing against my back, his warm breath near my car, sending electric thrills all over my body. By the time he finished teaching me the defensive skill, I couldn’t remember the name or the technique. My body was humming with

need.

his hands briefly resting on my

you,” I squeaked out, turning

moment, the world seemed to fade away and that darned attraction… the same one that had made us lunge at

his voice a little

happen, other warriors started arriving, breaking the stepped back, his

group drills before we started the main

spell. He

corner shouting out instructions

it was time to pair in groups, Ramsey paired me with a rookle warrior. Despite the sudden queasiness that was pooling in my stomach, I

to the third stage of the test, I felt a strange energy coursing through my body. The world was spinning slightly.

rest. Ramsey’s voice filtered into my

I said, turning to the fellow

punch that I could dodge by simply moving to my left flank, but my reflexes were sluggish and my body was unresponsive. The punch

burning sensation started spreading from my core, making me collapse to the ground. My skin felt like it was on fire.

was at my side in an instant, cradling me

insisted in a shaky voice. “I think I’ve overexerted myself.”

sound. “Someone call for an ambulance.” He shouted and

sure it’s nothing,” I argued.

have caused something

your strength. An ambulance will be here