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

Chapter 196

196 The breaking point…

Lyla to

If anyone thinks I am calmly processing the revelation that Nanny is my mother, let me assure you – I AM NOT! I haven’t reached that level of maturity yet, nor do I care to pretend otherwise.

I am furious!

Every nerve in my body is burning with anger, it seems like all the tiny molecules that make up every part of me is boiling so much that I’m practically laden with the anger I feel.

Forget everything I told you earlier about calmly arriving at the temple, being gently ushered in by Terra, Nanny’s best friend and politely asking Nanny if she’s, my mother.

That scenario?

That’s a lie!

A fickle mirage, a façade that will never happen.

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The truth is, I am the highest level of pissed – livid should fit it more. I am not riding in a taxi to Golden Gates Pack because I can’t afford such luxury. Instead, I’m stuck on a crowded train to Golden Gates, doing everything I can to keep my anger in check.

But it’s hard.

Especially with the mother and son sitting next to me, giggling and showering each other with loud, exaggerated kisses. Their happiness feels like salt in an open wound, a painful reminder of everything I’ve never had and will likely never get.

I was shaking with anger, so much so that I was a minute away from driving this train.

pa

Finally, I arrived at Golden Gate Park and picked up a cab to the Moon Temple. As soon as I reached it, I stormed into the temple, my heart was pounding with rage and heartbreak. The temple was quiet, serene as it always seemed in the stories, Nanny had told me.

I followed the faint hum of voices echoing through the halls, leading me to the courtyard where

a group of women sat in a circle, laughing at something. My eyes went wild as I scanned their faces, searching for my target.

I finally found her.

women, laughing, carefree, as

It infuriated me.

had heels on, so I practically sounded like a baby thunder roaring. The women turned to me, most

I didn’t care I reached Nanny and grabbed her arm, yanking her to her feet, and tightening my hold on her. She looked both

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it true?” I barked; my voice

searched my face not before looking around warily, as if she wished this was not happening

what…”

IT TRUE?” I shouted. “All these years… all this

Nanny’s eyes widened as understanding dawned on them. The colour drained from her

knew.

hands raised placatingly, “Lyla, please…calm down.

me to calm down!” I shouted, my voice echoing off the walls. “You lied to me! You’ve lied to me my entire life. Why didn’t you

sigh. “I didn’t lie to you, Lyla. I kept the

mean? That’s all you’ve ever done, isn’t it? Everything is always about you. You’re so

that’s not true,” she protested, reaching for me.

ruined my life!” I yelled again. “Do you know where I should be right now? I should be celebrating my wedding with Nathan. I should be happy!” tears rolled

came forward. She

you take this somewhere private as you know this is a temple and…”

watching, noting that some of them averted their gazes whilst the others looked on with confusion. “Of course, you did.

to me that way, Lyla!” Terra snapped. “I don’t care if you have issues but you will respect this temple. You can’t come in here, foaming with rage and expect us to let you? Are you a child? Why are you throwing

hold her friend but she seemed

was casy for her to do away with you and make sure you never

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hated how

snapped finally. “This is

pale, and her lips were trembling. “Lyla, I never wanted to hurt you. I swear on everything I hold dear. I was young, I didn’t know what I was doing, and all I knew was, that I wanted you. I loved you from the point I held you in my hands, up until

turned, it was Priestess Superior, Priestess Diana. Her eyes had grown so large

you talking about? Is it what I thought I

turned. “Yes, Lyla is

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