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 avoid meeting

to explain my

at the pack house entrance , the

gaze flickered between me and Lenny then back

saying a word , he bowed curtly to us

worry about Seth !

anything

and go to your room

much ! I nodded and fled into the

, I moved

dirty clothes , stuffing them into the sink to scrub

with the faint metallic smell of blood

washed the dirty clothes feverishly , one car trained to the door to

the stains , restoring the

bucket at the corner of the bathroom , I stepped

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

off the worst of the grime , I wrapped myself in

bucket , wondering what explanation to

coming up with a few lies , I stepped out of

opened and Nanny entered , carrying a steaming

before moving over to the vanity table where she set

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

tormented me in

I think living here is making you think

the human world or at Blue Ridge bathing

I crossed the room

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

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

was the Lycan Leaders

you doing

Lycan Leaders gave

want you to use your

youve done their work when they arrive today

to

Blue Ridge are my

in my bath

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

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

, het brows furrowing smell blood , she murmured

the hand of the chair I sat on as 1 imitated her previous

nothing I said

Nanny didnt seem like she was going to

the air , ignoring my reassurance that it was nothing

lifted my hair

sharp intake of breath gave me all the confirmation I

a small gash on my neck that had been bleeding a wound I had

happen ? How did you