The Alpha’s Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger

147 Manifestation II When my body volted awake , the first thing I noticed was the rough ground beneath me damp earth and scattered leaves pressing against my skin .

lot again , I thought as panic rose in my chest .

1 blinked rapidly as the towering trees around me blurred into my view .

I was in the forest again , no doubt .

I scrambled into a seating position , the dried leaves beneath me crinkling with my frantic movement .

My hands flew to my hair , clutching at the strands tightly as my fingers trembled .

My eyes darted around the clearing , trying to piece together the puzzle of how I had ended up here- again , My breathing was shallow and uneven .

Why how ? I stammered under my breath , my voice cracking with disbelief .

My chest heaved as I spun , searching for any clue that might ground me in reality .

A voice interrupted my spiralling thoughts .

Youre awake I whirled toward the sound , startled , my heart pounding like a drum .

Leaning casually against a nearby tree , his arms crossed , stood Lenny .

He had a calm , concerned , almost amused expression on his face .

* Lenny ? * I called out shakily .

What what are you doing here ? He pushed off the tree and walked over to where I was .

I could ask you the same thing , he said , offering his hand , but Im not interested in explanations right now , he added flatly , cutting off any excuse I might want to give .

I stared at his outstretched hand before tentatively placing my hand on his .

My fingers felt cold and stiff as he helped me to my feet and held me for a few seconds as I swayed slightly , still disoriented .

The last night shift patrol team found you out here , he continued in a clipped but not unkind tone .

Thankfully , they brought it to my attention before anyone else saw .

Were fortunate its still dawn and most of the pack is asleep .

You can sneak back into the pack house without questions .

His tone brooked no room for argument , so I nodded mutely .

Feeling my cheeks redden as I avoided his gaze .

Can you walk on your own ? Do you want me to hold you or carry you ? he asked .

I can walk I said quickly , although I still felt slightly dizzy .

Lets go then , he said , motioning me to follow .

We walked quietly but briskly , as I was desperate to avoid meeting anyone

to explain my mysterious state

house entrance , the door opened and

between me and Lenny then back to me

a word , he bowed curtly to us and then brushed past

about Seth ! Lenny

wont say anything

go to your room

so much ! I nodded

in my room , I moved with

off my dirty clothes , stuffing them into the sink to

skin , mixing with the

, one car trained to the door to

, restoring the dress to its original colour

bucket at the corner of the bathroom , I stepped into

water cascaded over me , washing away the dirt and leaves and soothing my tense r but doing nothing to cleanse the confusion

wrapped myself in a soft bathrobe , my damp hair

dress in the bucket , wondering what explanation to give on

few lies , I

bedroom opened and Nanny

moving over to the vanity table where she set the cup and turned to me , her keen

by yourself ? Good morning to you too , Nan and I had a

wolf Nymeris tormented me in my

I think living here is making you think

human

, avoiding Nannys gaze as I crossed

slowly , pushing

and came to stand behind me , reaching for my

Lycan

he didnt want you doing anything with your hands

Leaders gave the instructions

want you to use

will be slightly disappointed to find youve done their work when they arrive today As if ! I winced

to

at Blue Ridge are my mothers henchmen

my bath if I ever demand

brush and dry my hair with practised care , just like she had always done when

closed my eyes for a moment , letting myself relax , but it was Sort lived

her nostrils flaring slightly as she sniffed the air , het brows furrowing smell blood ,

, my grip tightening on the hand of the chair I sat on as 1 imitated her previous

smell nothing I said dismissively

further , but Nanny didnt seem like

ignoring my reassurance that it was nothing

and the dryer aside , she gently lifted my hair from my shoulder and pushed aside the collar of

all the confirmation I needed

had been bleeding a wound I had intended

How did you get this she