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 .

147 Manifestation II We walked quietly but briskly , as I was desperate to avoid meeting anyone

be hard to explain my mysterious state

at the pack house entrance , the door

flickered between me and Lenny then back to

curtly to us and then brushed past us ,

about Seth !

say anything to anyone

and go to your room

I nodded

room ,

, stuffing them into the sink to

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

one car trained to the door to pick up

restoring the dress to its original colour

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

and soothing

, I wrapped myself in

at my wet dress in the bucket , wondering what

with a few lies , I stepped out of

my bedroom opened and Nanny entered , carrying a steaming cup of my morning medicine

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

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

Nymeris tormented

here is making you think youre some

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

avoiding Nannys gaze as I crossed

, I sipped slowly ,

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

Lycan

you doing

Leaders gave the instructions

to

when they arrive today As if ! I winced after

to get

maids at Blue Ridge are my mothers henchmen

poison ivy mixed in my bath if

laughed it 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

moment , letting myself relax , but it was Sort lived and Nanny suddenly paused mid

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

grip tightening on the hand of the chair I sat on

nothing I said

further , but Nanny didnt seem like she was going to relent soon

air , ignoring

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

all the

on my neck that had been bleeding a wound I had intended to treat after

did this happen ? How did you get

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