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 .

lines on his forehead flattened as

hate

he

! 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 parent

, Lyla … I

”

at his words

, I had expected a harsher response , some form of confirmation of my fears maybe , but he was

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

signed , letting his guard slip

not resentment ,

… caution , ” he

Because I know you’ll sway Nathan , ” he admitted

you

to protect him from you ,

when it comes to you , I feel

you together again … he shook his head , “

C

hate me

be as good to him as you were before

”

words

him , my mind

steer him wrong ? ”

his head

involved with Alpha Ramsey again

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

”

But he came because my mother requested it , ” I tried

as this ? He didn’t even have the decency to come to Pack

with pain .

” I

Yes ! ”

for you

honestly , I am not interested but I need you to assure me that you’ll protect my son from Alpha

my life … Alphas , Lycans from across the world but Alpha Ramsey is something else

”

, looking off into the distance

at me

who would give

a child who will never allow anyone play

”

rejected me already ,”

We agreed it was

not the kind of woman

he wants .

meant anything to him ,

you either … he loves you … the same way

have to make it clear this time around who you want , although I don’t think Ramsey would give

”

shook my head annoyed at the

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

”

the human world ? ” he asked

with father’s burial ,” I nodded

have life there and I intend to go