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

alive , whenever the pack wanted to collaborate with Alpha Calder’s

check , double check and recheck for

and no one’s enemy , making him a

drifting back to where my father had

that I was barely giving him attention cleared his throat pointedly , demanding my attention

What is it , Alpha Calder ? I turned to him with a

congratulations and of course a piece of advice if

Even

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turning into ambition …

, I’m still

”

, Alpha Calder ,” I replied as my attention drifted toward the

And I really don’t need your advice , especially

”

, Alpha Nathan , ” Calder chuckled

has everything under control because what I’m about to tell

”

I turned to him

“ I’m listening .

”

It’s about Alpha Logan’s widow – Luna

do you plan to do about her

question caught me

man trying to understand why he was asking that question

Luna Vanessa ? ” I repeated just

you mean ? ” I asked carefully

was fixed on me as he continued speaking

Alpha now

members would expect you to handle pack affairs and ensure

, narrowing

a way

did , trying to sway the council , getting

Alpha Calder , ” I said quietly , watching

sure those are just

”

,” he gave me

saw the way she was with her daughter for choosing

could pose a risk

banking on her late husband’s loyalty amongst pack members and

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

”

of the reasons I hated

I understand your concerns Alpha Calder but Luna Vanessa is a smart woman

but

”

can never

tip , not necessarily money can sway them

it turns out to be a boy , she would be trying to contest for your position again

”

! ” I finally agreed “ I’ll keep it in mind

have no

She’s still grieving .

”

Fair enough ! ” he nodded , holding his hands behind

Nathan , grief has a way of turning into

your position as Alpha

, she might try to exploit it

”

a quiet sigh , understanding the advice but

back at Calder , offering a polite

respond further ,

matter

have a fated

stiffened at the boldness of his question , surprised at the

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Griel turning into

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