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

182 Fractured moments…

Ramsey

I sat behind my desk, the warm glow of the morning sun casting long shadows over the stacks of documents on my table. The room was silent except for the rhythmic scratch of my pen against

рарет.

My concentration was broken by a soft knock, followed by Lenny entering my office.

“Alpha,” he began. “The doctors at the pack hospital just informed me that they’ll be discharging

Cassidy today”

I nodded, my eyes not leaving the papers before me. “Good,” I said simply and continued writing.

Silence stretched between us until Lenny cleared his throat.

“There’s something else, he continued hesitantly. “The lab called carlier. They called to inform you that the finished product for the anti–pheromone depressor is ready and can be used now. They want you to use it on the person it was made for so that they would know if adjustments

need to be made.

I paused for a fraction before nodding. “Good, then have it sent to the person it was made for.”

There was another slight pause before Lenny called out to me. “Ramsey,” he started, his voice was filled with irritation. “Won’t you give it to her yourself?”

“I don’t need to deliver it myself, I responded quietly.

“C’mon Ramsey, Lenny sighed. “You’ve been working on this for years. The resources you’ve poured into it, the time you’ve spent… you should at least…”

said it’s not necessary” I cut him off.

was supposed to be your comeback path. Why are you still

engaged to another man, Lenny. I’m not that stupid to break off

I’ll go about

stack of ornate papers. “I brought some samples for the wedding invitations, he announced, placing them on my desk. I glanced at

me. “You could at least pretend to care, he muttered.

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replied tersely, not looking up. “I just have a lot on my

I’ll handle it,” he muttered, lingered for a moment longer, then left the

in my chest refused to ease, and for the first time today, I allowed myself a moment of stillness. I didn’t want to

on the door came and

“I said…”

words dried up on my lips when I saw Lyla standing in

asked, with a weary sigh.

tomorrow. I just wanted to come see you” As she spoke, she entered the office fully, closing the

injured. I hope she’s doing better now. That night, I wanted

these things,” I interrupted, my gaze returning

“I’m not.”

face at the same time. “What’s with the cold

Lyla,” I murmured under my breath. “I don’t have time for things like

was firmer. “I thought we were

replied flatly without looking at her. “I’m

frustrated sigh. “Fine, she said turning to leave. “But just as she reached the door, she

wanted to thank you,” she with a trembling voice. “For everything. While I was here at the pack, even though you didn’t say much, I felt your kindness. I’m truly grateful for all your

“It’s fine”