The Alpha’s Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger

69 A kiss , reunion and rain …

Lyla

I wouldn’t say I liked it when it rains though it had been raining more often than usual and the weather forecast hadn’t mentioned anything about rain and I’d left my umbrella at home .

I stood at the entrance of my company’s building , debating whether to wait it out or make a run for it to the bus stop two blocks away .

I pulled my coat tighter around me , feeling the mist from the rain kiss my cheeks .

The streetlights reflected off the wet pavements .

I sighed as I stared at the sky , it wasn’t showing any signs of stopping soon .

The street was growing emptier and soon there would be no bus to my place .

The last time I had missed the last bus , I had to sleep in my office and all I wanted to do more than anything after a long day at work was to go home to my warm apartment , with a cup of tea and bury myself in layers of blankets .

As I stood there contemplating , the glass doors behind me swooshed open .

I turned and to my surprise , it was Paul , one of the marketing managers .

His short brown hair was a little messy , as though he had run his hand through it one too many times during the day .

He smiled awkwardly , his dark – rimmed glasses slightly fogging from the temperature difference inside and outside the building .

He was holding out a raincoat to me .

“ Hey Lyla ,” he greeted , looking at his feet .

“ Hey Paul , ” I replied returning his smile .

He was always so polite to me , and so considerate .

Over the past few months , I’d caught him stealing glances at me during company meetings and I couldn’t deny the warm flutter in my chest whenever our paths crossed in the break room .

He seemed harmless … but Xander had been that do .

So , I had to caution myself – these days , I stay away from humans especially .

I’ve had three years.

and six months of my life without any drama and I intend to keep it that way .

“ Here , ” he said in a shy voice pointing at the raincoat .

“ You can use this .

I saw you standing out here and thought you might need it .

You’ll get soaked otherwise .

”

I blinked in surprise .

“ Oh , no , I couldn’t … ”

* Please ! ” He insisted , already pushing it inside my hand .

“ I’m staying late anyway and I have the company car and driver .

” He pushed his glasses up his nose .

“ So , I insist .

”

“ Oh , Paul , that’s so thoughtful of you , ” I said , my smile deepening .

Thank you so much .

He nodded .

Pushing his glasses up his nose , a nervous gesture I’d come to find endearing .

I … um …

gathered courage , a faint blush crept across his cheeks ,

my birthday ,” he finally

,

and the floor

I’m new to the city , I don’t really

was wondering , he paused , scratching

I’m having a small gathering tomorrow

didn’t really plan much … I mean , I’ve asked some people and I was wondering … ” He took a deep breath , his gaze meeting mine for a

moment .

… would you like to

spend your weekend resting but

”

fluttered at the sincerity

me out with all the

only met up a couple of times within the company , there has always been a warmth in his presence that

other managers who carried their titles

I

, this invitation and the sweet

I refuse him

be Xander – in another

only defence mechanism I had

a Xander and Mr Dupree until proven

love to , ” I said

eyes lit up and he grinned , looking more

Really ? That’s

he glanced at this watch and his eyes widened

I have a meeting with the board

text you the details of you know , where we’re meeting and all ? ” he

and free novels

Sure , ” I laughed

before you’re

Right ,

leaving me staying there with his raincoat and

his raincoat , suspiciously … Xander had been using spells on me according to Nanny at some point , and that was what

my purse … I didn’t know what it

I was unsure about anything , I should

liquid on it , I slipped the coat on , inhaling

but it made it even more endearing and it was warm

and immediately felt silly for such a

I

breath , I stepped out into the rain

despite the coat , the wind whipped

eyes , thinking maybe I

after

all .

stopped raining , or rather , the rain stopped falling

in confusion and

reunion and rain …

looked up .

head , large enough to shield me completely

the downpour .

their kindness but the words froze in

landing with a wet splash on the sidewalk but I barely noticed

of eyes I never thought I’d see again

, holding

breath caught in my chest ,

seemed to blur around me

be

Not here .

Not now .

I knew couldn’t have known

out from the old address I gave him

, this couldn’t

grief deceiving

have to , I’ll take it from here

when he straightened , his eyes

exactly like Nathan and completely different at