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 .

quietly but briskly , as I was desperate to avoid meeting

would be hard to explain my mysterious

we arrived at the pack house entrance ,

flickered between me and Lenny then back

to us and then brushed past us , going

Seth !

anything

and go to your room

you so much ! I nodded and fled into the

in my room , I moved with

my dirty clothes , stuffing them into the sink to scrub away the evidence

mixing with the faint metallic smell of blood from minor scratches

the dirty clothes feverishly , one car trained to the door to pick up any movement

washed off the stains , restoring the dress

at the corner of

and soothing my tense r but doing nothing to cleanse the confusion clouding my mind

the worst of the grime , I wrapped myself in a soft bathrobe , my damp hair sticking

stared at my wet dress in the bucket , wondering what explanation to give on

, I stepped

Nanny entered ,

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

morning to you too , Nan and I had a wonderful

wolf Nymeris tormented me in

think living here is making you think youre some

maid back in the human world or at

as I crossed the room

I sipped slowly , pushing the bitter taste down my throat

for my brush and hair dryer on the

Lycan Leaders instructions

he didnt want you doing anything with your hands

Leaders gave the

didnt want you to use your hands

be slightly disappointed to find youve done their work when they arrive today

to get spoilt

maids at Blue Ridge are my mothers

my bath if I ever demand

care , just like she had

for a moment , letting myself relax , but it was Sort lived and Nanny

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

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

I said dismissively

press further , but Nanny didnt seem like she was going to

sniffing the air , ignoring my

the brush and the dryer aside , she gently lifted my hair from my shoulder

gave me all the confirmation I needed

had been bleeding a wound I had intended to

this happen ? How did you