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

would be hard to explain

we arrived at the pack house entrance , the door opened and Seth came

flickered between me and Lenny then back to

us and then brushed

Seth !

say anything to

and go to your room

much ! I nodded

my room ,

off my dirty clothes , stuffing them into

forest still clung to my skin , mixing with the faint metallic

dirty clothes feverishly , one car trained to the

the stains , restoring the

into a bucket at the corner of the bathroom , I stepped into the shower

leaves and soothing my tense r but doing

, I wrapped myself in a soft bathrobe , my damp hair sticking to my shoulders

my wet dress in the bucket , wondering what explanation

, I stepped out of the bathroom

Nanny entered , carrying a steaming

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

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

tormented

I think living here is making you think

a maid back in the human world or at

gaze as I crossed

I sipped slowly , pushing the bitter taste down

came to stand behind me , reaching for my brush

the Lycan

you

Lycan Leaders gave

you to use your

their work when they arrive today As

dont want to get

Blue Ridge are

poison ivy mixed in my bath if I ever

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

myself relax , but it was Sort lived and Nanny suddenly

the air , het brows furrowing

body stiffenedd , my grip tightening on the hand of the

nothing I said dismissively

, but Nanny didnt seem like she

air , ignoring my reassurance that

my hair from my shoulder and pushed aside

gave me all the confirmation I needed : she

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

did you get this she sounded hysterical