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 .

but briskly , as I was desperate to avoid meeting

be hard to explain my mysterious state

entrance , the door opened and Seth came out

between me and Lenny

to us and then brushed

! Lenny

say anything to anyone

hurry and go to your

I nodded and fled into the pack

room , I moved with purpose

clothes , stuffing them into the sink to scrub away the

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

trained to the door to pick

washed off the stains , restoring the dress

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

over me , washing away the dirt and leaves and soothing my tense

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

wondering what explanation to give on how it ended up wet

, I stepped out of the

the door to my bedroom opened and Nanny

where she set the cup and turned to me , her keen eyes scanning the length

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

sassy wolf Nymeris tormented me in

making you think

maid back in the human world or at Blue Ridge

gaze as I crossed the room

my hands , I sipped slowly , pushing the

, reaching for my brush and hair dryer on the

the Lycan Leaders

you doing anything

Leaders gave the

want you to

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

want to get

Ridge are my mothers

poison ivy mixed in my bath if

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

myself relax , but

she sniffed the air , het brows furrowing smell

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

nothing I said dismissively

but Nanny didnt seem like she was going

ignoring my reassurance that it

lifted my hair from my shoulder and pushed aside the collar of my

of breath gave me all the confirmation I needed : she had

bleeding a wound I had intended to treat after

did you get this she sounded