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

hard to

at the pack house entrance , the door opened and Seth came out

and

curtly to us and then brushed past

about Seth ! Lenny said quietly

anything to anyone

and go to your

nodded

room ,

them into the sink to scrub

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

car trained

stains , restoring the dress to its

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

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

myself in a soft bathrobe , my damp hair sticking to

my wet dress in the bucket , wondering what explanation

, I stepped out of

cue , the door to my bedroom opened and Nanny entered , carrying a

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

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

Nymeris tormented me in my sleep

living here is making you

a maid back in the human world or at

Nannys gaze as I crossed the room to

hands , I sipped slowly , pushing the bitter

for my brush and

was the Lycan

said he didnt want you doing anything with your hands

Leaders gave

didnt want you to use

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

dont want to get

Ridge are

be getting poison ivy mixed in my

practised care , just like she had always done when I was a teenager at

a moment , letting myself relax , but

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

the hand of the chair I sat on

nothing I said

Nanny didnt seem like

continued sniffing the air , ignoring my reassurance

lifted my hair from my shoulder

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

I had intended to treat after my bath ,

did this happen ? How did