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

would be hard to explain my mysterious

pack house entrance , the door opened and

flickered between me and Lenny then back to me

curtly to us and then

!

say anything

and go

I nodded and fled

room , I

off my dirty clothes , stuffing them into the sink to scrub away the evidence

scent of the forest still clung to my skin , mixing with the faint metallic smell of blood

clothes feverishly , one car trained to the door to pick up any movement

stains , restoring the dress to its

at the corner of the bathroom ,

the dirt and leaves and soothing my tense r

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

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

few lies , I stepped out of the

, the door to my bedroom opened and Nanny

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

bathe by yourself ? Good morning to you too , Nan and

wolf Nymeris tormented

you think youre some sort of

back in the human world or at Blue Ridge bathing me

, avoiding Nannys gaze as I crossed the room

, I sipped slowly , pushing the

me , reaching for my brush and hair

was the Lycan Leaders

didnt want you doing

Lycan Leaders gave the instructions

you to use your hands

find youve done their work when they arrive

dont want to

Ridge are my mothers

mixed in my bath if I

started to brush and dry my hair with practised care , just like she had always done when I was

medicine and closed my eyes for a moment , letting myself relax

nostrils flaring slightly as she sniffed the air , het brows furrowing smell blood , she

my grip tightening on the hand of the chair I sat on as 1

I said

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

ignoring my reassurance that it was nothing

aside , she gently lifted my hair from my

me all the confirmation I needed

on my neck that had been bleeding a wound I had intended to treat after my bath , but Nannys arrival had

this happen ? How did