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 .

briskly , as I was

would be hard to explain my mysterious

house entrance , the door opened and Seth came

flickered between me and Lenny then

curtly to us and then brushed past us , going his way

worry about Seth !

anything

hurry and go to your room

much ! I nodded and fled into

in my room , I

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

still clung to my skin , mixing with the faint metallic smell of blood from minor scratches I

, one car trained to the door to pick up any movement

, restoring the dress to its original

of the bathroom , I stepped into

washing away the dirt and leaves and soothing my tense r but doing nothing to

off the worst of the grime , I wrapped myself in a

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

coming up with a few lies , I stepped out of the bathroom

bedroom opened and Nanny entered , carrying a steaming cup

darling , she said brightly , 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 of

? Good morning to you too , Nan and I had a wonderful night ,

sassy wolf Nymeris tormented me

here is making you think youre some sort of princess

human world or at Blue Ridge

as I crossed the room to sit at

, I sipped slowly ,

stand behind me , reaching for

was the Lycan Leaders

didnt want you doing anything with your

Lycan Leaders gave the

you to use

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

want to

Ridge are my mothers

ivy mixed in my bath if I ever demand that

to brush and dry my hair with practised care , just like she had always done when I was a teenager at Blue Ridge and while we still lived together in the human

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

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

of the chair I sat

I

didnt seem like she was

the air , ignoring my reassurance that it

hair from my shoulder and pushed

gave me all the confirmation I needed

a wound I

did you get