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 a

don’t hate you ,

as if he was collecting his thoughts

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

Lyla … I watched you grow

”

surprised at

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

why have you been acting awkward and distant ? And in the car earlier , those icy looks you

signed , letting his

resentment , Lyla

” he hesitated , then continued

sway

And you already

I want to protect him from

it comes to you , I feel like no one can give him

he shook his head , “ I can

C

you hate

good to him as you were before

”

words and voice

stared at him , my mind racing

think I’d steer him wrong

his

You’ll get him involved

that his Beta came to the meeting today , I know

”

requested it , ” I

as this ? He didn’t even have the decency to come to Pack house after your father was pronounced

with pain .

” I whispered softly

Yes ! ” he nodded

came for

interested but I need you to assure me

met a lot of people in my life … Alphas , Lycans from across the world but Alpha Ramsey is something else

”

, looking off into the

at me , he wore a

look like someone who would give up anything

will never

”

rejected me already ,” I shook

it

the kind of woman

he wants .

don’t think that meant anything to him

obessed with you either … he loves you … the

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

”

do that ,” I shook my head

each other and I can be with whom

”

to the human world

we’re done with father’s burial ,”

and I