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 .

147 Manifestation II We walked quietly but briskly , as I was desperate to

be hard to

as we arrived at the pack house entrance , the door

flickered between me and Lenny then back to me

a word , he bowed curtly to us and then

worry about Seth ! Lenny said

anything to anyone

go to your room

! I nodded and fled into

room , I moved

dirty clothes , stuffing them into the

mixing with the faint metallic smell of blood from minor scratches I hadnt noticed

dirty clothes feverishly , one car trained to

the stains , restoring the dress to its original colour

of the bathroom

washing away the dirt and leaves and soothing my tense r but doing

the grime , I wrapped myself in a soft bathrobe , my damp hair sticking to my shoulders

dress in the bucket , wondering what explanation to give

few lies , I stepped

Nanny entered , carrying a steaming cup

, smiling at me briefly before moving over to the vanity table where she set the cup and turned to me , her keen eyes scanning the length

you too , Nan and I had a wonderful night , …

Nymeris tormented

is making you think youre

maid back in the human world

said , avoiding Nannys gaze as I crossed the room to

, I sipped slowly , pushing the bitter

me , reaching for my

Lycan Leaders instructions

didnt want you doing

Leaders gave the

want you to use your

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

dont want to get spoilt

maids at Blue Ridge are my

my bath if I ever

brush and dry my hair with practised care , just like she had always done when I was a teenager at

and closed my eyes for a moment , letting myself relax , but it was Sort lived and Nanny suddenly paused mid stroke

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

tightening on the hand of the chair I sat on

I said dismissively

wouldnt press further , but Nanny didnt seem

the air , ignoring my reassurance that

lifted my hair from my shoulder and pushed aside the

all the confirmation I

that had been bleeding a wound I had intended to treat after

did you get