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 a quiet smile crossed

don’t hate you

paused as if he was collecting his thoughts

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

Lyla … I

”

at his words

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

distant ? And in the car earlier , those icy looks you gave me as if you resented

letting his

resentment , Lyla

he hesitated

sway Nathan ,

you already did

I want to protect him from you , I

, I feel

together again … he shook his head

C

hate me

be as good to him as you

”

his words and voice surprise

at him , my mind

You think I’d steer him wrong ?

his head

involved with Alpha Ramsey again

that his Beta came to the meeting today ,

”

came because my mother requested it , ” I tried

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

with pain .

”

Yes ! ”

Beta came for

don’t know what’s the story between you three and honestly , I am not interested but I need you to assure me

Alphas , Lycans from across the world but Alpha

”

sighed , looking off into the

looked back at me , he wore a

Alpha Ramsey doesn’t look like someone who would give up

never allow anyone play

”

me already ,”

We agreed it was

the

he wants .

think that meant anything to him , Lyla ! ” Beta

you either … he loves you …

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

”

He can’t do that ,” I shook my head annoyed

each other and I can be with whom ever I wish to

”

to the human world ? ” he asked

done with father’s

there and I