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 .

his forehead flattened as

hate you , Lyla

if he was collecting his thoughts

risking everything to keep you safe ? Yes ! I was frustrated that he got involved in the drama between you and your mate … but I

, Lyla … I watched

”

was surprised at

response , some form of confirmation of my fears maybe , but he was gazing at me

the car earlier , those icy looks you gave me

letting his guard slip

resentment ,

, ” he hesitated , then

know you’ll sway Nathan ,

And you already

protect him

and when it comes to you , I feel like no one can give him any advice

his head , “ I can only

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Do you hate me ?

be as good to him

”

words and

him ,

I’d steer him wrong ?

his head

get him involved

meeting today , I know he’s aware

”

my mother requested it , ” I

and come for something as trivial as this ? He didn’t even have the decency to come to Pack house after your father

with pain .

”

Yes ! ” he nodded

came for

between you three and honestly , I am not interested but I need you to assure me that you’ll

Alphas , Lycans from across the world but Alpha Ramsey is

”

, looking off into the distance

back at me

look like someone who would give up anything he

like a child who will never allow anyone

”

,” I

We agreed it was

the kind of woman

he wants .

anything to him , Lyla ! ”

loves you … the same way my Nathan does ,” he sighed

who you want ,

”

,” I shook my head

don’t mean anything to each other and I

”

back to the human world ? ” he asked me

As soon as we’re done with father’s burial ,”

and I intend to go back to