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

hard to explain

the pack house entrance ,

flickered between me and

, he bowed curtly to us and then brushed past

worry about Seth !

anything to anyone

hurry and go to your room

! I nodded and fled into the pack

my room ,

them into the sink to scrub

to my skin , mixing with the faint metallic smell of blood from minor scratches I

car trained to the door to pick up any movement

restoring the dress to its original colour

of the bathroom , I

cascaded over me , washing away the dirt and leaves and soothing

wrapped myself in a soft bathrobe , my damp hair sticking

the bucket , wondering what

coming up with a few lies , I stepped

Nanny entered , carrying a steaming cup of

moving over to the vanity table where she set the cup and turned to me

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

wolf Nymeris tormented

I think living here is making you

back in the human world or at Blue Ridge

avoiding Nannys gaze as I crossed the room to sit at

I sipped slowly , pushing the bitter taste down

to stand behind me , reaching for my brush

was the Lycan Leaders

he didnt want you

Leaders gave

didnt want you to

to find youve done their work when they

dont want to get spoilt

Blue Ridge

my bath

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 together in the human

and closed my eyes for a moment , letting myself relax , but it was Sort lived and Nanny suddenly

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

stiffenedd , my grip tightening on the hand of the chair I sat on as

smell nothing I

wouldnt press further , but Nanny didnt seem

the air , ignoring

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

breath gave me all the confirmation

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

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