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

to explain my mysterious state

as we arrived at the pack house entrance

between me and Lenny then back

word , he bowed curtly to us and then brushed

! Lenny

say anything to anyone

and go to your

nodded and fled

in my room ,

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

still clung to my skin , mixing with

trained

stains , restoring

the corner of the bathroom , I stepped

soothing my tense r but doing nothing

off the worst of the grime , I wrapped myself in

my wet dress in the bucket , wondering what explanation to

few lies , I stepped out

bedroom opened and Nanny

, 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 my

bathe by yourself ? Good morning to you too , Nan and I had a wonderful night , … that was a

Nymeris tormented me in my sleep

is making you think youre some

the human world or

as I crossed

I sipped slowly

stand behind me , reaching for my brush and hair dryer on the vanity

Lycan

he didnt want you doing anything with

Leaders gave the instructions

didnt want you to use

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

dont want to

Blue Ridge are

poison ivy mixed in my bath if I ever

slowly started 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

my eyes for a moment , letting myself relax , but

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

grip tightening on the hand of the chair

smell nothing I said

further , but Nanny didnt seem

sniffing the air , ignoring my reassurance that

my hair

gave me all the confirmation

that had been bleeding a wound I

? How did you get this she