The Alpha’s Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger

8 Echoes of

my

wolf …

Lyla

I must have drifted into sleep when Xander took me to the guest bedroom upstairs .

Something tickled me on my chin and I opened my eyes .

I was in the Northern forests this time around the same forest where I had been attacked by those Feral wolves .

Cold air brushed against my skin as I stood among the towering trees , their branches blocking off the light from the sun or was it the moon – I couldn’t tell what time of the day it was .

How did I get here ? I wondered looking around .

I was so sure I was in the human world or did something happen to me while I was sleeping ? My heart raced as I strained my eyes in the darkness hoping those wolves would not attack again .

I try to bring out my phone to call someone , maybe Nathan , since I was back here , perhaps , he would take my calls or respond to

my messages .

But when I looked down , I was clad in strange – looking clothes .

It was made with part metal , the kind used by warriors to fight in the old time and the other part was made of a really light material that resembled the gown , I had worn when I was healing at the healer’s quarters in White Mountain pack .

How had I gotten into this ? I wondered again .

Was there another attack ? Was this Ramsey’s doing ?

“ Lyla … ”

Suddenly , a voice called out .

The whisper seemed to come from everywhere and nowhere at once .

I spun around , my hear racing and eyes wide , as I searched for the source of the voice but all I could see were the trees blending into the shadows .

“ Lyla … ” the voice came again .

I shuddered stumbling backwards as I tried to look for a weapon .

I would not allow them to attack me again .

Anything that would make me stay away from Ramsey .

I bent slowly , searching the ground around me while my eyes scanned my surroundings .

“ Who’s there ? ” I called out with a trembling voice .

I found something long and thick … maybe it was a stick .

It was so dark , that I couldn’t see .

I picked it up and held it in front of me .

“ Lyla ! ” the voice came the third time and it sounded like it was behind me .

I whirled around but saw only trees and shadows .

“ Why don’t you stop being a coward and show yourself ” I called out , my voice wavering .

“ I’m here , Lyla , ” the voice echoed , now seeming to come from my left .

“ I’ve always been here .

”

I turned once more , frustration and fear building within me .

“ Who are you ? What do you want ? ”

A soft chuckle resonated through the trees .

“ I am your wolf , Lyla .

The part of you that you’ve

4B Echoes of my wolf …

forgotten , the part that’s been trapped .

”

I whipped my head to the side again , from where it seemed the voice was coming from but there was no one there , just more trees , more shadows .

Panic rose in my chest as I turned again , this time to my right but the forest was still empty it was just me and the voice … I guess .

, my

No ! That’s

have a wolf

means to scare me , then you’re failing because I’m just a werecreature without

” the voice asked , a hint of sadness colouring its tone

werewolf , Lyla … if you were , I wouldn’t be here

”

? ” I paused “ You’re inside me

–

the voice came

I’ve been here all

the other day but you got so scared

, I couldn’t heal you after the

that

” I interrupted the voice , lowering my stick weapon

What sort of absurdity is this ? If you are really inside me , I

You will manifest .

lying , trying to get my hopes high or

”

” the voice said

holding me

I cannot .

with you except through the dream

, trapped in something that

go back to your mother …

her everything …

My mother ? ” I

bring me here ? Did you bring me back to this world because you wanted me to return to

, Lyla

what

mom is …

me out of the blues ? ” I

it continued .

and the only

I’ve been through so much already … I don’t

”

from the voice before it

can be deceiving , Lyla … Do

holding me … us

do anything ,

My pulse quickened .

I don’t

me ? A trap ? What trap ? ” I repeated my voice cracking

save us , Lyla ! ” the voice urged

me and it’s only a matter of time before the veils are torn

when you break free from the illusions binding you , then I’ll come ,

”

“ What are you even talking

”

the voice was fading now … I could

guide you to the

”

turned in a frantic circle , my eyes darting between the trees the voice was definitely not coming from inside

feel it ,

my wolf …

need to save ? What are you talking about ? ” I demanded , my voice

! ” I called out as another whisper came

don’t

others !

Silence.

alone in the stillness of the forest , I

as I tried to entangle

then just suddenly , the forest

grew colder and thick with tension

happening , I could

of movements in

the darkness with low growls filling

caught in my throat as I realized I was surrounded

Feral Wolves – the exact ones that had

with the other creature in white , the one who

larger than

the face which in the past was a mass of nothing , suddenly became clear

I could make out the eyes

Well … well , ” it purred

who’s come back to play

step back , my heart pounding so hard that I was afraid it might burst from

and pointed at

me ,” I warned ,

fear .

That’s what you’re going to fight me with , Moonsinge ?! ” It chuckled “ You’re different from the other ones although