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

174 Truths…

Lyla (Nymeris)

Nymeris’s foot thundered through the pack house as we took the steps four at a time.

I could feel the raw anger coursing through her as we charged toward the East Wing of the pack

house. The Omegas and other packhouse staff yelp!

as she navigated through them, because of

her speed, she literally had everyone falling to the ground.

I felt myself being pushed back into the recesses of Nymeris’s mind as if she didn’t want to have anything to do with me again. The sudden dominance of our shared bond was both exhilarating and terrifying. My mind raced as I tried to reach out to her, regain control, and calm her down, but I didn’t know the first things about calming an angry wolf.

No one taught me because they dismissed me as wolfless. Now, I wish I had learned a thing or two or opened up to someone sooner.

“Nymeris, stop! Please, listen to me!” I pleaded within our bond. “Let’s think about this, about the consequences of our actions. Please…”

But Nymeris growled in response, replying to me immediately. “She lied to us. Deceived us. We trusted her, and I thought she loved you, but I was wrong about it. Do you know how it was for me these past few days? I am not meant to be suppressed. As if the one I’ve suffered for nearly a decade is not enough. She will answer for it.”

Her anger seemed to grow a notch. I could feel the tidal wave of betrayal and hurt that threatened to drown them both. I understood it–gods, how could I not? The pearl around my neck, the one I thought was a piece of jewellery, had been a lie.

The East Wing was in view now. I could see the grand doors leading to it in the light of the corridors. I wanted to write everything off as a mistake from Nanny’s side. She would never hurt me, would she? But a still small voice at the back of my mind couldn’t help but think.

Why had she lied? What reason could she possibly have to hide the pearl that suppressed Nymeris? Most importantly, how did she know? I didn’t tell her about my wolf. I had only informed Ramsey a few minutes ago. So, it couldn’t have been him who told her. What else did she know about me that she was hiding? If Nanny knows, who else does?

The questions churned in my mind, but one truth stood out above the rest–I was terrified of what Nymeris might do.

“Nymeris, please, don’t hurt her. There must be an explanation. Let’s just talk to her first. I’m sure there’s a reason.”

Nymeris’s thoughts filtered to me again, crashing like lightning bolts. “BETRAYAL LIES. NO MORE. I am done, Lyla. I can’t take it anymore. I won’t stand her and watch everyone treat us like we’re dumb. It ends today.

form, Nymeris was

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filled me. Nymeris didn’t

Liora’s room, causing it to

when she stopped.

staring at

muttering some words. Standing around the bed was a half–circle of the other priestess, all dressed in their ceremonial robes. The heavy scent of herbs filled the air, and intricate patterns of crystals adorned

her eyes meeting with us and immediately, I saw her froze. Her hand went limp as she rose to her feet in slow motion, her eyes

through the room and the unmistakable sound of pure rage

back in shock, grabbing each other. Only Nanny remained rooted in place, her face still drained of colour

for me,

me, scratching her foot as

a hesitant step back and gasped. “It’s a two–tailed wolf. It’s impossible… how can this

sank. I have seen Nymeris and I know she was beautiful, plus the two–tail wolf indeed. But something about the priestess’s words, about the way everyone was looking at us with a mixture of fear and awe, made

they’re supposed to

expression shifted, melting into a soft smile. “Please…” she took a step towards Nymeris, who was still snarling. “I’m

her apology, Nymeris took a threatening step forward, her

you know the wolf? Quick, we must try to bind

took another step closer. “Let me talk

Miriam. Are you trying to kill yourself? Quick, ask the warriors

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door, but Nanny closed it with a flick of her hand as she turned cold eyes to Priestess

“This is forbidden within these walls. If

Leader…”

Lycan

go ahead and snitch. Nanny’s eyes were blazing with annoyance. “I can’t wait to make an example out of

knees, raising her hands

a quiet smile. “Please, come…

received another snarl. How did Nanny know her name? I didn’t tell her? I didn’t even tell Ramsey when I had told him earlier. Suddenly, Mother Liora stirred and all the Priestesses