The Alpha’s Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger

146 The Manifestation I Lyla I was in the middle of a clearing .

The moon was shining brightly … so bright that if I reached out for it , I would touch it .

The stars shone with such bright intensity that Id never seen before , pulsing with the rhythm of my heartbeat … the forest was quiet except for the quiet chirp of crickets in the distance .

Lyla … A voice called out to me , filling the space with warmth .

For the first time since my second cleansing , I felt at ease .

As if a voice calling my name in the middle of nowhere was the most natural thing Id ever seen like Id been waiting for my whole life without realizing it .

Slowly , I turned towards the source of the voice .

But I saw Mother Liora pouring water over my head in a ceremonial gesture .

Beside her , Nanny clasped my hands so tightly that I could see her veins popping out from under her skin and she had a serene aura around her .

But something was not right .

Something didnt feel right for a moment .

I was standing here and Mother Liora , Nanny and I were standing a short distance away from me , barely acknowledging my presence .

How was I standing in the clearing while simultaneously standing in front of Mother Liora and Nanny ? I squinted , letting the moonlight illuminate the scene just to make sure the person there wasnt me , but then , I saw her clearly … it was me alright .

Similar features , the same dress … everything was the same .

I tried to move forward , to close the gap between the two versions of myself , but I was rooted to the ground .

I opened my mouth to cry out , but no words would come out .

Lyla … The voice called again , closer this time .

I felt a light brush against my leg and when I looked down , blue eyes brilliant and piercing stared back at me .

Hidden in my shadow and from the moons glow was a magnificent wolf .

Her fur shimmered like liquid starlight , tinted with sparkles of silver and gold .

Under the moonlight , she looked nearly white , but on a closer look , she was a paler colour between silver and white .

Her legs were long and elegant , nearly as tall as mine , and her tail was unlike anything I had ever seen it ended in a forked tip , resembling two branches joined into a longer stem .

She was breathtaking .

Ravishingly beautiful probably the most beautiful wolf Id ever seen .

I thought Nannys wolf was beautiful , but this creature was something else entirely .

She was art brought to life as if the Moon Goddess was so intentional in making her .

100 The Mandestation ! The wolf circled my legs , her lithe body brushing against me .

She rubbed herself against mine , nudging my hand with her nose , urging me to touch her .

I stood momentarily watching her , feeling a burst of happiness course through my body .

Never have I felt so connected to something as I did now .

a synchronization with her heart ; I could hear her heartbeat and feel every part of her within

to the ground , stroking her fur as our gaze met again , sending a shiver through my entire body

, rubbing her your

a smile

is Her mouth parted slightly , revealing a small set of white pearly teeth , but there was no threat in her expression , only understanding

more insistence ,

urge to hug

wanted to do that so badly

? I murmured again

her gaze was filled with an intelligence that

a second up and down my form , drawing

sassy , I

heard a small scoff as she took a step backwards , gazing at me

resonated deep

again when it came loud and clear

Lyla … I am you , and Im standing in front

are one , bound by the Moon

time to embrace what youre meant to be

My eyes widened .

my head … youre talking to me in my head , The subtle eye

to you for years , literally … you listen to every other

, covering

dont know what to say

you ? she asked , practically glaring

to name me the last

do it

around doing nothing and you need me more than

your Moonsinging

, still trying to wrap my head around how well we could

been inside you for years

paws on the ground in front of me

… thanks to the cleansing , I can fully come to you ,

name ? Something about the Moon Goddess is

wa mth that ! 24 4 146

anything in particular ? * Before you blurt out anything , you

name , theres no

sure of a really … really

okay ! I scoff

attitude , but well deal with that later

me for having an

one place

legs would love to run too and

and choose

She urged .

how they name wolves ? How about the name of something or someone that has really stuck long with you ? I thought

in your mind , Ill be able to know

What ? her eyes widened with shock as she

give me a name that matches my appearance

answering Truffle … I feel embarrassed already Whos

Nathans

nodded

think I was up to

Honey ? Love ? Are those the only words in your vocabulary ? Since your vocabulary is so extensive ,

cold already ? I shivered ,