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 desperate to avoid meeting anyone

be hard to explain my

pack house entrance , the door opened and

flickered between me and Lenny then back to

us

about Seth !

wont say anything

hurry and go to

you so much ! I nodded and fled

in my room , I moved with purpose

them into the

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

, restoring the dress to its original colour

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

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

the worst of the grime , I wrapped myself in a soft

the bucket , wondering what explanation

a few lies , I stepped out of the bathroom

bedroom opened and Nanny entered , carrying a

where she set

to you too , Nan and I had

sassy wolf Nymeris tormented me

think living here is making you

back in the human world or

as I crossed the room to sit at the

slowly , pushing the bitter taste down my throat

behind me , reaching for my brush and hair dryer on the vanity

was the Lycan Leaders

didnt want you

Lycan Leaders gave

want you to

maids will be slightly disappointed to find youve done their work when they arrive today As if ! I winced after taking

want to get spoilt

maids at Blue Ridge

poison ivy mixed in my

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

a moment , letting myself

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

on the hand of the chair I sat on as 1 imitated her previous

I said

press further , but Nanny didnt seem

ignoring my

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

the confirmation

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

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