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.

for help but in this form, Nymeris was in control and I had no

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we moved past my room, heading towards the High Priestess’s room, a sense of dread filled me. Nymeris didn’t slow. With a ferrous leap, she slammed her forelegs against the door

room,

was only when

turned and was staring at us

was Nanny, clasping her hands with her eyes equally closed and 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 the floor -it felt as

immediately, I saw her froze. Her hand went limp as she rose to her feet in slow motion, her eyes wide with fear, but not from us. She

room and the unmistakable sound of pure rage and hurt followed, showing she didn’t come here

grabbing each other. Only Nanny remained rooted in place, her face still

you have any iota of love and respect for me, you’d listen to me,

foot as

priestess, a younger woman with wide frightened eyes, took a hesitant step back

she was beautiful, plus the two–tail wolf indeed. But something about the priestess’s words, about the way everyone was looking at us

kind of reaction they’re supposed to have? Why were

shifted, melting into a soft smile. “Please…” she took a step towards Nymeris, who

step forward, her eyes blazing with fury.

of the older priestesses ventured. “Do you know the wolf? Quick, we must try

her head and took another step closer. “Let me

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

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her hand as she turned cold eyes to Priestess Diana. “Didn’t you hear me? Let me talk to her. She’s not harming

Diana scoffed. “This is

Leader…”

Lycan

of you want to die first, please go ahead and snitch. Nanny’s eyes

back to us, she went on her knees,

murmured, with a quiet smile. “Please, come…

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 gasped with shock as she struggled to sit up in