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

would check , double check

one’s enemy , making him a scary

my gaze drifting back to where

that I was barely giving him attention cleared

What is it , Alpha Calder ? I turned to him

wanted to offer my congratulations and of course a piece of

Even

19

into ambition

, I’m still going to tell you

”

message , Alpha Calder ,” I replied as

I really don’t need

”

Nathan , ” Calder chuckled ,

sure your father has everything under control because what I’m about to tell you requires

”

I turned to him

“ I’m listening .

”

It’s about Alpha Logan’s widow – Luna

to do about

question caught me off

stared at the cunning man trying to understand

” I repeated

? ” I

gaze was fixed on me as he continued

You’re Alpha now

Pack members would expect you to handle pack affairs and ensure that they’re not confused

paused , narrowing his

a way to

the council , getting

an aggrieved widow , Alpha Calder , ” I said

those are just angry

”

,” he gave me a pointed

was with

pose

, she might try to usurp your position banking on her late husband’s loyalty amongst pack members and all other smaller

would challenge your position sooner or later and she

”

the reasons I hated

but Luna

hall earlier but still , I know

”

can never know

not

her child and it turns out to be a

”

! ” I finally agreed “ I’ll keep it

now , I have

She’s still grieving .

”

! ” he nodded , holding

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

must protect your position as Alpha

weakness , she might try to exploit it

”

quiet sigh , understanding the advice but

back at Calder , offering a polite

could respond

there’s the matter of choosing a

have a fated mate

of his question , surprised at the smooth way he was

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Griel turning into ambition

Alpha now , having a