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 … ”

, a faint blush crept across his cheeks , and I felt

is tomorrow is my birthday ,” he finally managed , looking

kiss , rounion and

and the floor

, I don’t really know many

, he paused ,

having a small gathering tomorrow for my

really plan much … I mean , I’ve asked some people and I was wondering … ” He took a deep breath ,

moment .

you’re not busy … would you like to

spend your weekend resting

”

at the sincerity

successful , kind man , asking me out with all the

we’ve only met up a couple of times within the company , there has always been a warmth

not like the other managers who carried

I knew

always looking at me and now , this

could I refuse him ?

he could be Xander – in another form

suspicion was the only

a Xander and Mr Dupree until proven

I’d love to ,

grinned

? That’s

this watch and his eyes

shoot , I have a meeting with the board in

you the details of you know , where we’re meeting and all ? ” he was already backing toward the door , nearly tripping over his own feet in his

the latest and

Sure , ”

you’re late !

, yes

into the building , leaving me staying there with his raincoat and a grin I couldn’t suppress

on me according to Nanny at some point , and that was what

… I didn’t know what it was but Nanny

said whenever I was unsure about anything , I should sprinkle

, I slipped the coat on , inhaling the scent of

for me , but it made it even more endearing and it was warm

I thought and immediately felt silly for such

I

deep breath , I stepped out into the rain

wind whipped at my face , sending cold

my hand to shield my eyes , thinking

after

all .

or rather , the rain stopped falling on me

blinked in confusion and

reunion

looked up .

umbrella had appeared above my head , large enough to shield me completely

the downpour .

up to thank whoever it was for their kindness but the words froze in

wet splash on the sidewalk but I barely

busy staring into a pair of eyes I

, holding the umbrella was Nathan

in my chest

around me as I

be

Not here .

Not now .

couldn’t have known I

I already moved out from the old

this couldn’t

it was my grief deceiving me with his

Thank you ! ” I said , “ You didn’t have to , I’ll take

, when he straightened , his eyes bored into

exactly like Nathan and completely different at the same