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 desperate to avoid meeting anyone

be hard to

pack house entrance

flickered between me and Lenny then

, he bowed curtly to us and then brushed past us , going

worry about Seth ! Lenny

anything

go to your

so much ! I nodded and fled into the

room , I moved

them into the sink to scrub away the

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

feverishly , one car trained to

the stains , restoring the dress

the corner of the bathroom , I stepped into

, washing away the dirt and leaves and soothing my tense r but doing nothing to cleanse the confusion clouding my

myself in a soft

, wondering what explanation to give on how it ended up

a few lies , I

cue , the door to my bedroom opened and Nanny

she said brightly , smiling at me briefly before moving over to the vanity table where

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

sassy wolf Nymeris tormented me in

making you think youre some

I had a maid back in the human world or at Blue Ridge bathing me

avoiding Nannys gaze as I crossed the room to

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

stand behind me , reaching for my brush and hair

was the Lycan Leaders instructions

he didnt want you

Leaders gave the instructions

want you to use

to find youve done their work when they arrive today As if

dont want to get

maids at Blue Ridge are

ivy mixed in my bath if I

it off as Nanny 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 in the human world

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

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

, my grip tightening on the hand of the chair I sat on as 1 imitated her

nothing I said dismissively

press further , but Nanny didnt seem like

the air , ignoring my reassurance that it was

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

of breath gave me all the

had been bleeding a wound I had intended to treat

How did you get this she