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 .

Manifestation II We walked quietly but briskly ,

hard to explain my mysterious

entrance , the door opened and Seth came out

between me and Lenny then back to

bowed curtly to us and then brushed past us

worry about Seth !

say anything to

go to

so much ! I nodded

,

, stuffing them into the sink to scrub away the

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

the dirty clothes feverishly , one car trained to the

stains , restoring the dress to its

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

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

myself in a

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

coming up with a few lies , I stepped out of the bathroom

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

the vanity table where she set the cup

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

wolf Nymeris tormented me in my

is making you

a maid back in the human world or at Blue Ridge bathing

as I crossed the room to sit at the

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

for my

Lycan Leaders

he didnt want you doing

Leaders gave

you to use your

their work when they

to get spoilt

maids at Blue Ridge

getting poison ivy mixed in my

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 lived together in the human

the medicine and closed my eyes for a moment , letting myself relax , but it was Sort lived and Nanny suddenly paused mid

mirror , I saw her nostrils flaring slightly as she sniffed the air , het brows

hand of the chair I sat on as 1 imitated her

nothing I

but Nanny didnt seem like she

the air , ignoring

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

the confirmation I needed : she had caught

bleeding a wound I had intended to treat after my bath , but Nannys arrival had

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