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 what

another way, but I couldn’t bring myself to say the words. Instead, I allowed him to come, and we started training.

moment too long on my body, making my breath catch and my skin tingling where he touched.

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

need.

behind me, his hands briefly resting on my

on you,” I squeaked out, turning my head to meet his

away and that darned attraction… the same one that

murmured, his voice a little

else could happen, other warriors started arriving, breaking the stepped back,

for group drills before we started

spell. He

the morning progressed, the training became more intense. Ramsey didn’t leave, he hung in one corner shouting out instructions

in groups, Ramsey paired me with a rookle warrior. Despite the sudden queasiness that was pooling in my stomach, I ignored the sensation… blaming it on my

little shake of my head always did it. However, as I got to the third stage of the test, I felt a strange energy

can rest. Ramsey’s voice filtered

to the fellow warrior whom

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

a burning sensation started spreading from my core, making me collapse to the

in an instant, cradling me in his

in a shaky voice. “I

pressed his hand against my forehead, making a frustrated sound. “Someone call for an ambulance.” He shouted and then turned

sure it’s nothing,” I argued.

had any breakfast, and all this sparring might have caused something to shift within me. I just need

your strength. An ambulance will be here