The Alpha’s Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger

78 Unexpected confrontation …

Lyla

My heart nearly stopped when I saw the familiar figure approaching our car .

Even after all these years , I’d recognize Lenny anywhere – Ramsey’s ever – loyal Beta , his right hand in everything .

Without thinking I ducked down , practically diving towards Nathan’s lap .

“ Beta Lenny , ” I heard Jeremy – Nathan’s father call out .

“ To what do we owe the presence of the White Moon Throne ? You’re far away from home and you could have requested for a report to

be sent instead of coming down here .

”

“ I know , Beta Jeremy , ” Lenny chuckled “ But a request came for the Lycan Leader himself from Alpha Logan’s widow – Luna Vanessa and he’s obliged to attend to her needs , especially after the brave feat the late Alpha pulled – he’s practically the reason why Elder Eldric is still alive .

”

“ I see ! ” Jeremy responded , with uncertainty in his voice but he didn’t sound surprised that my mother had requested the presence of White Moon Throne .

If anything , he was acting normal …

almost too normal .

I couldn’t help but wonder why my mother needed help from Alpha Ramsey .

I pressed closer to Nathan , hoping Lenny would leave soon .

Just then , Nathan woke up , blinking sleepily at my nearness , staring at me in confusion .

“ Lyla ? What’s wrong ? Why are you … ” his voice was low and groggy .

But before I could answer .

and ask him to talk quietly , Lenny’s smooth voice cut into the conversation .

“ Alpha Heir , looking good .

” His eyes moved to the back of the car .

“ You don’t look like a man who’s spent even a day in the dungeons .

What’s your secret ? ”

He was mocking , Nathan .

I felt him stir and I squeezed my eyes shut , wishing I could disappear entirely .

If Lenny was here , Ramsey would be here too .

I know it sounds foolish especially as I didn’t owe Ramsey but the thought of meeting him impromptly was causing me to panic .

For one , I looked like a mess .

I’d just endured an 8 – hour drive , I had bags under my eyes , my nails were chipped , my clothes wrinkly and I had no make – up on .

How could I appear before my ex – mate looking like life has been unfair to me ?

Even if it has , why would I give him the satisfaction ? Knowing who Cassidy was , I’m sure she would be with him .

Slender , beautiful and regal with matching jewellery set , not a single strand of hair out of place with her wolf , probably whispering to Ramsey about how stupid I look …

The typical Wolfless Deviant …

Tears pricked at my eyes but I pushed it back .

I didn’t think I could face him .

“ Lyla ? ” Lenny said suddenly calling out my name with a smug familiarity .

“ Stop hiding , I can see you there ? ”

Realizing there was no escaping , I slowly straightened , forcing what I hoped was a cold smile .

“ Beta Lenny ,” I tried to sound cool .

“ Who exactly am I hiding from ? You or Alpha Ramsey ? C’mon , ” I huffed .

“ I was looking for my earring .

it suddenly fell .

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amused smile

! ” Then he moved towards my side of the car and opened the door for

he held out his hand

smiling .

you

”

thanks , stepping out of the car with his help

alert , my gaze darting around for any

, if I could spot him first ,

I was desperately hoping he wasn’t nearby

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Can you spare a few minutes of your time , Lyla ? ” Lenny cut into

arrive and I came here earlier so I could

”

I could respond , Nathan stepped between us , his eyes flashing

with you ,

you need to say , you can say it here

and I’m sure everyone

at heart .

”

smile didn’t waver but his eyes hardened as he stared

? I believe she can speak for herself don’t you think ? If she doesn’t want to talk to me she can tell me herself …

”

or your Lycan Leader privately ,” Nathan insisted , shoving me

– licking and running around like his

words , Nathan … ” Lenny

goddess ! Who knows if you’ll become

, the punishment for treason isn’t some fancy dungeon and

death … instant death

”

I stepped around Nathan ,

create a scene on

, I’ll hear whatever the Lycan Leader wants

don’t want to ,”

them bully you into what

”

” I gave him a small smile touching his arm gently , though my heart was

“ It’s okay .

this and until I go , they won’t stop

worry , okay

…

I said softly , cutting him short

now , so we can focus on what’s

”

as he reluctantly stepped back still glowering at Lenny who had a satisfied smirk on his lips

“ Five minutes .

be right here if you need my help

”

in the Council

a short distance , stopping when we got to the path covered with tall

hammered in my chest … the last time I had met Ramsey in the garden

met me …

We had sex

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Unexpected confrontation …

tried to

would I be thinking

his face and I tried to meet his gaze without flinching wondering silently where Ramsey was

not here , Lyla ! ”

brows at him , feigning ignorance

but

me to extend his condolences on the passing of your father and he has promised to attend the funeral

”

my stomach drop with disappointment

said through gritted teeth ,

else ?

quirked into a

you , Lyla … you cannot imagine

spent the last four years searching for you , up until the moment

”

as I narrowed my

supposed to be grateful for that information ? Me and Ramsey

in and saw me , every time he laid his eyes on

he couldn’t come … doesn’t want to be seen with

”

his hands full with

”

I would have accepted that line but I know a man will drop everything

insinuating that I want him to do the same

me saying , that I’m so over this line

for his condolence and I’ll

nothing else … ”

! ” Lenny reached out to stop

perfect but he spent four years devoted to searching for