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 .

quietly but briskly , as I was

hard to explain my mysterious

entrance , the door opened and Seth came out

between me and

he bowed curtly to us and then brushed past us ,

Seth ! Lenny

say anything

hurry and go to your

I nodded and fled into the pack house

, I moved

, stuffing them into the sink to scrub

mixing with

trained to the

off the stains , restoring the dress to its original

it into a bucket at the corner of

cascaded over me , washing away the dirt and leaves and soothing my tense r but doing nothing to cleanse the confusion clouding my mind

grime , I wrapped myself in a soft

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

lies ,

my bedroom opened and Nanny entered , carrying

she said brightly , smiling at me briefly before moving over to the vanity table where she set the cup and turned to me , her keen eyes scanning the length of my body

you too , Nan and I had a wonderful night ,

Nymeris tormented me

I think living here is making you think youre

back in the human

I crossed the room to sit at

my hands , I sipped slowly , pushing the bitter taste

stand behind me , reaching for my brush

was the Lycan Leaders

he didnt want you doing

Lycan Leaders gave

you to use your hands

when

dont want to get spoilt

Blue Ridge are my

ivy mixed in my bath if I ever demand

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

air , het brows furrowing smell blood , she murmured , her

grip tightening on the hand of the chair I sat

I said

further , but Nanny didnt seem like she was going to

the air , ignoring my reassurance that

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

gave me all the confirmation I needed : she had caught me

that had been bleeding a wound I had intended to treat

this happen ? How did