The Alpha’s Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger

85 Grief turning into ambition …

Nathan

I watched helplessly as Lyla disappeared into the garden .

I knew she was hurting ; I had walked in on her mother hurling hateful words at her again .

I had seen the pain in her eyes when she told me not to pity her and every fibre of my being wanted to go after her .

But before

I could move , my father gripped my shoulders , stopping me in my

tracks .

“ You’re Alpha now , Nathan , ” he said in a steely voice , giving me a hard glare .

“ Not just Alpha to

Blue Ridge but also head of the Alpha Council .

You can’t just run off whenever it pleases you .

You have responsibilities now lots of them .

”

–

I turned to face my father , clenching my jaw .

“ This is Lyla , we’re talking about dad .

You saw how she was humiliated .

She’s hurting and I need to go to her .

”

His gaze softened slightly but his grip on my shoulders remained stronger .

“ I understand , Nathan .

But this is what it means to lead .

You have other Alphas waiting to meet you as their new leader .

You’ll see Lyla soon enough .

So stay and talk to the other Alphas … I’ll go after her myself and bring her back to you .

”

Before I could protest , my father was already moving towards the garden following the path Lyla had taken a moment ago .

Alone now , I turned back toward the council hall , though my mind was

still on her .

As I entered the hall , I felt restless , unable to shake off the growing anxiety gnawing at me in my heart .

I stood near the back of the room , my eyes alternating between the garden and taking in Alphas that came to greet me and introduce themselves and their Betas even though I knew almost everyone .

Minutes went by and most of the Alphas had left , leaving just a few of us .

I was done with exchanging pleasantries and now I stood sentry in front of the building telling myself that I would go after them if I didn’t see my dad in the next five minutes .

“ You’ll make a fine Alpha , a voice broke through my thoughts .

When I turned , I saw Alpha Calder standing beside him , a quiet gleam in his eyes .

From all of the Alphas in the region , he was shrewder .

on

Alpha Logan was alive , whenever the pack

, he would check , double check and recheck for hidden

was no one’s friend and no one’s enemy , making

my gaze drifting back to where my father had disappeared

Calder seeing that I was barely giving him attention cleared his throat pointedly ,

? I turned to him with

wanted to offer my congratulations and of course a piece of

Even

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turning into ambition …

you sound pissed , I’m still going to

”

,” I replied as my attention drifted toward the garden

don’t need your advice

”

relax , Alpha Nathan , ” Calder chuckled , noticing my distraction

control because what I’m

”

I

“ I’m listening .

”

about Alpha Logan’s widow

you plan to do about her

caught me off guard

trying to understand why

I repeated just to be

? ”

was fixed on me as he continued speaking

Alpha now ,

you to handle pack affairs and

paused , narrowing his eyes

You need to find a way to

did , trying to sway the council

an aggrieved widow , Alpha Calder , ” I said quietly , watching

I’m sure those are just

”

,” he

saw the way she was with her daughter for choosing you

pose

you don’t stop her , she might try to usurp your position banking

your position sooner or later and she has shown us she won’t back down

”

of the reasons

your concerns Alpha Calder but Luna Vanessa is a smart

council hall earlier but still ,

”

You can never know

slightest tip , not necessarily money

and it turns out to be a boy , she would

”

finally agreed “ I’ll keep it in

, I have

She’s still grieving .

”

enough ! ” he nodded , holding his hands

But remember , Alpha Nathan , grief has a way of turning

must protect your

she might try to exploit it

”

a quiet sigh , understanding the advice but hating

, offering a polite

I could respond further ,

there’s the matter of

fated

, surprised at the smooth way he was changing

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You’re Alpha now , having a Luna is the next