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 .

heart ; I could hear

as our gaze met again , sending a shiver through my entire body as if

so beautiful , I murmured , rubbing her your owner ? I asked

a smile

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

more insistence , and I felt

urge

do that so

?

her head , her gaze was filled with

second up and down my form , drawing a

sassy ,

small scoff as she took a step backwards , gazing

voice resonated deep in

jumped with fright and was about to find the voice again when it

am you , and

one , bound by

what

My eyes widened .

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

for years , literally …

, covering my mouth

know what to

? Not good enough for you ? she asked ,

you to name

do it today

around doing nothing and you need me more

your Moonsinging abilities to

still trying to wrap my head around how well we could

sure I mentioned Ive been inside you for years

she pounded her paws on the ground in

I can fully come to

the reason I gave you for not having a name ? Something about the Moon Goddess is not responsible for

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you want to be called ? Do you have anything in particular ? * Before you blurt out anything , you can only name me once

you call me by a name , theres no going

, until youre sure of a really … really nice

okay ! I scoff

an attitude , but well deal with that later

blame me for having

in one place for

run too

and choose a name

She urged .

has really stuck long with you ? I thought for a moment and was about to speak when she filtered into my mind

Lyla … just say it in your mind , Ill be able to know Oh , sorry ! I gave her an apologetic

What ? her eyes widened

a name that matches my

Truffle … I feel embarrassed already Whos Lax

wolf and Nathans wolf

I nodded ,

I was up to discussing

Since your vocabulary is so extensive , how about you tell me what you want

cold already ? I shivered , rubbing