The Alpha’s Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger

65 The extra mile …

Nathan

I lay on my threadbare cot , counting the cracks in the ceiling for what felt like the millionth time .

I had no idea how long I’d been here , I stopped keeping count after two years .

The dungeon air hung thick with the stench of mould and decay … this place usually was meant to hold offenders like rogue wolves but Ramsey after seeing I wouldn’t talk in the holding cells , had commanded they bring me here .

The pungent smell of sweat and blood is enough to make anyone give in but I held my ground .

The thought of Lyla , staying safe from her vile mate kept me going .

I’d die a thousand times before I give him the tiniest information about her .

I shifted in my bed , groaning softly as my muscles ached from the cold .

My skin where the iron cuffs held , was beginning to burn again but I had long since stopped noticing the discomfort .

After years in these grim conditions – not being able to tell day and night apart , I had gotten used to the endless hours of silence and waiting .

Through the crack in the wall , light filtered through , casting strange shadows across the damp walls , where moss grew in patches like nature’s halfhearted attempt to decorate my prison .

‘ Ragnar , I called out to my wolf .

“ Do you think they’ll come today ? It’s been almost two weeks with no sign of them .

”

“ Maybe they’re not back from the ceremony .

We overheard a guard saying something about it some days ago , right ? ”

“ Yeah , maybe ! ” I was used to either Lenny or Ramsey coming to ask me about Lyla three times a

week .

“ We should ask for some blankets and candles the next time Beta Lenny comes .

It’s getting colder these days .

We deserve that much after staying here for four years , ” Ragnar said again .

Four years .

Four years of the same routine , the same questions , the same silence from my end .

The chains around my wrists and ankles had become almost like old friends- uncomfortable , unwanted but familiar .

The cell , barely eight feet by ten , was my world , each corner holding memories of nights spent plotting , planning and sometimes just surviving .

–

The sound of footsteps echoing down the corridor barely registered I’d learned to tune out the regular patrols .

But this time, it was different .

The heavy iron gate at the corridor creaked

open

and the sound of boots echoed down the narrow corridor .

I didn’t even bother to lift my head .

I could hear them coming .

It was always the same the footsteps , Lenny or Ramsey appearing and then the door would slam shut again , leaving me to rot in peace .

But this time , the footsteps didn’t stop at the door .

They entered my cell .

deeply , not bothering to sit up as Lenny

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extra

waste your

latest and free

today , just like I haven’t for the

it was four years until a moment ago ,” I

,” Lenny said

me turn to

soldiers with him and

the soldiers came forward , kneeling beside me

the floor

slowly , rubbing my wrists , and feeling the hot air against my already irritated skin

felt so strange after being

free to go , Nathan , Lenny said , stepping

at him in disbelief , with brows

couldn’t help but think if this was a trick , some new way

a new approach , Beta

? A friendly chat over coffee ?

know how you’ve managed to remain cheerful for four years , Nathan , ” Lenny scoffed

“ But

a joke

free to

”

put you up to it ? ” I asked , refusing

an inch .

Lenny didn’t answer .

turned on his heel , and the soldiers with him , leaving the

marks , waiting for

But nothing came .

cautiously , my muscles tense and ready for an attack that didn’t come as I staggered out of the cell

small gate leading to the corridor of my cell was equally open

the darkness of the dimly lit corridor , noticing that someone was standing in the

to see his face

Alpha Ramsey .

kept my expression blank as I wobbled toward

filled the air , his cold , calculating gaze was locked on me

stood a few paces behind him

from him and bowed my

Leader

me , Nathan … I know you mock me in

Just like you , Alpha Ramsey , I am tied to serving

something I would have done willingly if I

”

and turned to the soldiers , waving his hands

Leave us , except you , Lenny

”

as we were alone , I leaned against the wall to support my legs which still

The extra mile

rubber under me .

go , Ramsey

soldiers will

”

Leader ? Do you expect me to believe that after four years , you’re just letting me walk out of here

mockery and amusement glinting in his

, in a measured

asked .

life , locked in a dungeon not deserving of an Alpha heir … over a woman who means nothing to

smile spread across my face as I chuckled softly , crossing my arms

makes you think Lyla means nothing to me ? ” I straightened

we mean a lot to each other , so much that

”

his eyes but he

emotions around me – some power

Nathan Tanner ,