The Alpha’s Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger

72 You don’t have to be alone …

Lyla

“ That bastard is your Lycan Leader and you’re his subject .

What’s wrong with you , Nathan ? What with the vulgar words and the

r with which you speak ? ”

“ When you’ve been in prison for four years … you pick up certain language .

I won’t apologize for this .

I’m not sorry , it offends you !!

“ All this because I refused to kiss you ? ” I stared at him in incredulity .

“ Yes ! ” he nodded meeting my gaze , he didn’t seem like he was joking .

“ And why is that ? Because you went to prison for me ? I didn’t ask you to , Nathan .

If I was there , you know I would never have allowed you to walk into that dungeon .

”

“ Maybe ! ” he shrugged reaching for the cup of coffee on the table .

“ Is this mine ? ” he pointed to

the tray .

I was angry at how he changed the topic without giving me any closure .

“ Stuff yourself ! ” I drew a long hiss and walked past him to the bedroom closing the door firmly behind me .

I was so mad , that I wanted to break something but then I remembered Nanny’s words earlier and I paused , taking a deep breath .

Maybe I was being too hard on him .

Four years in that dungeon I couldn’t imagine what he’d endured .

I felt the anger inside me slowly melt into understanding .

I would be more tolerant , and patient It was the least I could do for him- little means to repay him for the sacrifices he made

for me .

Exhausted , I slipped into bed , willing myself to sleep .

I don’t know how long or when I dozed off but a few hours later , a groan – deep , guttural and filled with pain – echoed through the apartment jerking me awake .

The sound sent a shiver down my spine as I sat up , disoriented and still sleepy .

Heart still pounding , I switched on my bedside lamp and listened .

, this time more intense than the first one and

padded down the hallway barefoot towards

the living room , I turned on the light and the sight that greeted me shattered my heart

the blanket I had thrown over his body last night twisted around his legs like

of sweat had formed on his forehead and his face was contorted in

clenched and unclenched , as if he was

he muttered ,

want … you can do

where she

don’t have to be alone …

sank to my knees as tears shimmered in my

feel

gently placed a hand on his

Nathan ,” I whispered , “ Wake up

just a dream

You’re safe now .

his

struggle intensified

the same words over

shook his shoulders harder , trying to pull him

eyes

, his hand shot out

the latest and free

wrapped around my throat

eyes were wild , unfocused , burning with a fear

heart racing but I held perfectly still , I didn’t want to alarm

! ” I said quietly , allowing my hand to

it’s Lyla … ”

a few seconds but slowly , his eyes cleared and recognition flickered in his them

the next instant , it was filled with horror , replacing the rage that was burning through him a while

skin had burned him and scrambled backwards , shame darkening his features , until

the ground , drawing his knees

I’m sorry ,” he

, I’m so

hurt me more than the dull ache I felt was the look in his eyes not fear , but

emptiness as if something had been taken him ,

did Ramsey torture him ? What did Ramsey do to my

away

him , holding my hands in front of

from

Hey ! ” I said softly , trying to get his attention before

“ It’s okay .

were having a

”

, I wrapped my arms around him , holding him

didn’t resist , his

could feel his heart hammering against his chest as I

going to be okay , I murmured ,

You’re safe now

I’ve got you .