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 .

as a quiet smile crossed his

don’t hate

if he was collecting his thoughts

that he got involved in the drama between you and

daughter too , Lyla … I watched you grow

”

at his

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

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

not resentment

… caution , ” he hesitated , then continued

sway

And you already

much as I want to protect him from

, I feel like no one can give him

he shook his head , “ I can

C

hate me

him as

”

honesty in his words and

stared at him ,

think I’d steer

his head

get him involved with Alpha

his Beta came to the meeting today , I know he’s aware that you’re around

”

mother requested it , ” I

think those uptight Lycans would leave their duties and come for something as trivial as this ? He didn’t even have the decency to come

with pain .

” I whispered softly

Yes ! ” he

for you ,

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

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

”

sighed , looking off into the distance

me , he wore a grimace

Alpha Ramsey doesn’t look like someone who

never allow anyone play with his

”

rejected me already ,”

it

the kind of

he wants .

don’t think that meant anything to him ,

loves you … the

who you want , although I don’t think Ramsey would give you

”

can’t do that ,” I shook my head annoyed at the fact

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

”

human world ? ”

as we’re done with

and I