The Alpha’s Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger

86 Do you hate me ?

Lyla

I screamed and stumbled backwards .

Just as I felt myself slipping , strong hands reached out , steadying me .

I looked up , ready to bolt only to meet Beta Jeremy’s calm gaze .

His expression softened as he pulled me to my feet , still keeping me close as his eyes surveyed the garden before he asked .

“ Are you alright ? Did you see something that frightened you ? ”

Quickly , I stepped back , straightening my clothes with shaking hands and avoiding his gaze .

I was sure of what I had felt .

“ I’m sorry , I thought … I thought you were someone else .

”

Curiosity flashed through his eyes as he stared at me .

I know he had questions but he seemed to think better of it and merely nodded , going with my explanation .

He took a step back .

“ Nathan was worried about you , so I came to fetch you .

Come with me , we’ll be leaving soon .

”

Without a word , I walked towards him and together , we fell into step beside each other .

We walked in silence as we moved through the garden paths with only the light from the moon .

I sneaked a look at Beta Jeremy , his hands were clasped behind him , his gaze fixed ahead … I wondered what he was thinking .

Since my return , there was this unspoken tension between us as if he was silently blaming me .

for something .

When we emerged out of the garden , I stopped .

Immediately , he also stopped and turned to me .

“ I know you hate me .

”

He arched his brow for a moment , studying me quietly .

“ What makes you think that ? ”

I wrapped my arms around myself as if I was trying to hold myself together .

“ Because I’m the reason Nathan was imprisoned for four years , I said .

“ You … you must hate me for it .

on his forehead flattened as a quiet smile crossed his face

hate you

if he

Nathan in the beginning for risking everything to keep you safe ? Yes ! I was frustrated that he got involved in the drama between you and your mate … but I didn’t hate you and that’s normal as a

daughter too , Lyla … I watched you grow

”

surprised at his words

confirmation of my fears maybe , but

why have you been acting awkward and distant ? And in the car earlier , those icy looks you gave me as if you resented me …

, letting his

not resentment ,

caution , ” he hesitated , then continued

know you’ll sway Nathan ,

you already did

I want to protect him from you , I

I feel

you together again … he shook his head , “ I can

C

you hate me ?

good to him

”

his words and voice surprise me

,

steer

shook his head

get him involved with Alpha Ramsey again

his Beta came to the meeting today , I know he’s

”

he came because my mother requested it , ”

their duties and come for something as trivial as this ? He didn’t even have the decency

with pain .

… ” I whispered softly

Yes ! ” he

Beta came for

know what’s the story between you three and honestly , I am not interested but I need you to assure me that you’ll protect my son from

I’ve met a lot of people in my life … Alphas ,

”

off into the distance

he looked back at me , he

Alpha Ramsey doesn’t look like someone who would give

a child who will never allow

”

me already ,” I shook my head

agreed it was

am not the kind of

he wants .

to him , Lyla ! ”

He’s not obessed with you either … he loves you

this time around who you want , although I don’t think

”

,” I shook my head annoyed at the

We don’t mean anything to each other and I can be with whom ever I wish

”

human world ? ” he asked me

with father’s burial ,”

already have life there and I intend