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

173 I’m done listening to you…

Lyla

I stumbled backwards, trying to process what I was seeing.

Cassidy closed the door behind him, a triumphant expression on her face. “I told you, Lyla, that you shouldn’t mess with me, now you’ll know what it feels like to take my things away!

Cassidy had a satisfied glint in her eyes as she came to stand beside Xander who had his usual quiet air about him. One would think he is harmless. Every nerve in my body was pounding with fear.

The pieces started falling into place the mysterious attacks, the strange calm that had settled over the territory. It had all been leading to this moment. Plus, Xander’s threat, the last time when I had gone into a coma.

This event was perfect.

The priestesses were here, and every Alpha, both werewolf and Lycan, representing all the packs by the sea, was present. The full moon–the same Gemini moon that I had awakened his powers years back–would come out today. Everything was perfect, and Cassidy… was his henchman.

“You got that last part wrong, Lyla, Xander chuckled shaking his head reading my thoughts. “She’s too dumb to be a henchman. She came to me for something entirely different and she’s a perfect vessel for little errands like this, so why not? Tell her, Cass.”

Cassidy smiled and came forward.

“You were proving too stubborn and the only way to get Ramsey to myself is to have you killed. Since you still have your powers as a Moonsinger…”

“I don’t have any power left as a Moonsinger. He took all of it away, I protested, taking another step backwards.

“You don’t have to lie about that, Lyla. Though it’s a rare sight, almost rare that a Moonsinger still has remnants of its powers left after I take it and I must blame Miriam – that darned Sigma. If you had completed the ritual, I wouldn’t be doing this with you if she hadn’t shown up at that moment. We would have been enjoying a peaceful world.”

“Nanny had nothing to do with your inadequacies, I retorted.

He continued in his manner, ignoring what I said completely. “You’re the first Moonsinger to retain her powers after that ritual still. Xander laughed, his laughter echoing throughout the room. “I told you from the first day that you’re special Lyla. More special than you know. That power inside you? It’s been waiting for this moment. Waiting for me.”

“I haven’t finished; Cassidy said tersely. As it seemed I was taking centre stage. She has always been like that. To her, everything I do or whenever attention is on me and not her, she sees it as a competition. Cassidy cannot stand not being the main character.

go ahead,? Xander smiled but it didn’t reach his

done listening

help of some books in our library…” she paused as if to collect her thoughts. “You may not know this but my pack – White Lake Pack has housed all the Moonsingers ever lived because of the

added. “So, it is naturally attractive

to make, Cassidy said, an indication that Xander was talking too much already. “Now, I made a pact with him, I would deliver you to him, access to the White Moon

perplexed that Cassidy had practically handed me to Xander because of a man. The more I thought of

doesn’t even notice the things you do for him and yet you think handing me over to him would solve your problems? Aren’t you worried about the Ferals attacking and killing everyone? You do realize who he is?

I’m sure they’ll come up with a solution. Ramsey

so you’re the problem. Once you’re out of the way, we’ll be fine.”

İs

of familiarity between us? You’re so slow. Take away your pretty features and you’re dumber than an Omega. This is the reason why you never excelled back in training school. Once you’re blinded by the innate desire to

and her eyes flashed with anger. “You don’t have a

has a choice, Cass. Everyone does. I told you I don’t force anyone to accept me and Lyla…” he pressed closer, still

That was strange.

to do something sexual. Something must be wrong but what

“You’re tired, aren’t you? Tired of

with surprise at Xander’s insult “I am standing right here.

her a smirk before he continued, returning his gaze

mix of fear and

rm done listening to

smoothing. “You pledged yourself to me long ago. You said I should take

out of desperation. You had me locked in a car and saying all sorts of strange things, what was I supposed

loved me and you meant it,” he continued defiantly.

remember?”

dreams, Xander. I am not having this conversation with you, just let me

him but Cassidy reached for my clothes Jerking me backwards. “Where are you going to?” then turning to Xander, she shouted. “Why aren’t

kill me he would have done so. He loves me, Cass. Don’t

in a long his and with the flick of his hand pointed at Cassidy, she fell to the ground, going instantly lifeless. My breath