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

would be hard to

house entrance ,

me and Lenny then back to

a word , he bowed curtly to us and then

Seth ! Lenny said quietly

anything

go to your room

nodded

my room , I moved

clothes , stuffing them into the

earthy scent of the forest still clung to my skin , mixing with the

car trained to the

washed off the stains , restoring the

the corner of the bathroom , I stepped into

dirt and leaves and soothing my tense r but doing nothing to cleanse the confusion

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

at my wet dress in the bucket , wondering what explanation to give

with a few lies , I

and Nanny entered , carrying a steaming cup of my

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

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

wolf Nymeris tormented me in my

you

maid back in the human world or at Blue

avoiding Nannys gaze as I crossed the room to sit

sipped slowly , pushing the bitter

stand behind me , reaching for

Lycan

said he didnt want you doing

Leaders gave the instructions

to

maids will be slightly disappointed to find youve done their work when they arrive today As if ! I winced after taking another sip

dont want to get spoilt

maids at Blue Ridge

getting poison ivy mixed in my bath if

with practised care , just like she had always done when I

letting myself relax , but

she sniffed the air , het brows furrowing smell blood , she

tightening on the hand of the chair I sat on as 1 imitated

I

Nanny didnt seem like she was going to

continued sniffing the air , ignoring my reassurance that it was

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

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

wound I had intended to

How did you get