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 .

but briskly , as

to explain

the pack house entrance , the door opened and Seth came

flickered between me and Lenny then

to us and then brushed past us ,

Seth ! Lenny said quietly

wont say anything to anyone

hurry and go to

nodded and fled into

my room , I moved with purpose

stuffing them into the sink

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

car trained to the door

stains , restoring the

bucket at the corner of the bathroom ,

dirt and leaves and soothing my tense r but doing nothing to

off the worst of the grime , I wrapped myself in

, wondering what explanation

few lies , I stepped out of the bathroom

and Nanny entered , carrying a steaming

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

you too , Nan

Nymeris tormented me in my sleep

you think

back in the human world

as I crossed the

the cup in my hands , I sipped slowly , pushing the bitter taste down

, reaching for my brush and hair dryer on the vanity table

was the Lycan Leaders instructions

he didnt want you doing anything with your hands

gave the

didnt want you to use

their work when they arrive today As if !

to get spoilt

Blue Ridge are my

poison ivy mixed in my bath

hair with practised care , just like she had always done when I was a teenager at Blue Ridge and while we still

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

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

tightening on the hand of the chair I sat on as

smell nothing I said

Nanny didnt seem like she

air , ignoring my reassurance that it

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

sharp intake of breath gave me all the confirmation

gash on my neck that had been bleeding a wound I had intended to treat after my bath , but Nannys arrival had suspended it

happen ? How did you get this she sounded hysterical