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 .

II We walked quietly but briskly , as I was

to

entrance , the

flickered between me and Lenny then

, he bowed curtly to us and then brushed past us

Seth ! Lenny

anything to anyone

hurry and go

I nodded and fled

, I moved

them into

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

washed the dirty clothes feverishly , one car trained

, restoring the dress

corner of the bathroom , I stepped

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

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

bucket , wondering what explanation to give on how it ended up wet

few lies , I stepped out

door to my bedroom opened and Nanny entered ,

over to the vanity table where she set the cup and turned to me , her keen eyes scanning the length of

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

Nymeris tormented me

is making you think youre some sort of princess

human world or at Blue Ridge

as I crossed

the cup in my hands , I sipped slowly , pushing

for my brush and hair dryer on the vanity

was the Lycan Leaders

want you

Lycan Leaders gave the

to use

youve done their work when they arrive today As if ! I winced after taking another sip

dont want to

maids at Blue Ridge are my mothers henchmen

ivy mixed in my bath if I ever demand that

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 world

my eyes for a moment , letting myself relax , but it

slightly as she sniffed the air , het brows furrowing smell

hand of the chair

I

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

sniffing the air , ignoring my reassurance that it was nothing

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

gave me all the confirmation

been bleeding a wound I had

? How did