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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78 Unexpected confrontation …

amused smile on his

Still , it’s good to see you back ! ” Then he moved towards my side

he held out his hand

smiling .

to help you

”

out of the car

on high alert , my gaze darting

spot him first

hoping he wasn’t

latest and free novels at

few minutes of your time , Lyla ? ” Lenny

are yet to arrive and I came here earlier

”

between us

not going anywhere with you , Beta

, you can say it

stranger here and I’m sure everyone present has

at heart .

”

didn’t waver but his eyes hardened

herself don’t you think ? If she doesn’t want to talk to me she can tell me herself … then I won’t bother her

”

your Lycan Leader privately ,” Nathan insisted , shoving me behind his back

Don’t you ever get tired of ass – licking and running around like his dog ? ”

Nathan

You’re yet to be made Alpha … goddess ! Who knows if you’ll become one at the end of

isn’t some fancy dungeon and

… instant death

”

! ” I stepped around Nathan ,

You don’t want to create a scene on

, I’ll hear whatever the Lycan Leader wants

You shouldn’t go if you don’t want to ,” Nathan’s eyes left

them bully you into what you

”

a small

“ It’s okay .

can handle this and until I go ,

worry , okay ? ”

…

” I said softly , cutting him

deal with this now , so we

”

at Lenny who had a

“ Five minutes .

if you need

”

gestured towards a small garden path in the Council

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

… the last time I had met Ramsey in the garden

met me …

We had sex

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confrontation

rose to my cheek as I tried to thrust the memory away from

on earth would I be

and I tried to

Lyla ! ” he said

at him , feigning ignorance

… he’s not here but he does send his

of your father and he has promised to attend the funeral

”

felt my stomach drop

I said through

else ?

quirked into a

, Lyla … you cannot

the moment

”

flared in my chest as I narrowed my eyes

information ? Me and

in and saw

he couldn’t come … doesn’t

”

hands full with duties and couldn’t make

”

You know , years ago I would have accepted that line but I know a

not me insinuating that

that I’m so over this line

grateful for his condolence and I’ll

else … ”

please ! ” Lenny reached out to stop me

He’s not perfect but he spent four years