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 desperate to avoid meeting anyone

would be hard to explain my mysterious state

as we arrived at the pack house entrance , the door

gaze flickered between me and Lenny then back to me

a word , he bowed curtly to us and

about Seth !

anything to anyone

and go to your room

nodded and fled into the pack house

my room , I moved with

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

the forest still clung to my skin , mixing with

feverishly , one car trained

off the stains , restoring the dress to its original

corner of the bathroom , I

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

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

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

coming up with a few lies , I stepped out of

cue , the door to my bedroom opened and Nanny entered , carrying a steaming cup

darling , she said brightly , smiling at me briefly before moving over to the vanity table where she set the cup and turned to me , her

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

tormented me in

is making you think youre some sort

in the human world

avoiding Nannys gaze as I crossed the room to sit at

sipped slowly , pushing the

stand behind me , reaching for my

was the Lycan Leaders instructions

didnt want you

Lycan Leaders gave the instructions

didnt want you to use your hands

when they arrive today As if ! I winced after taking

to get

maids at Blue Ridge

mixed in my bath if I

hair with practised care , just like she had always done when

, letting myself relax , but it was Sort lived and Nanny

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

stiffenedd , my grip tightening on the hand of the chair I sat on as 1 imitated her previous nent

I

but Nanny didnt seem

sniffing the air , ignoring my reassurance that it was nothing

gently lifted my hair

of breath gave me all the confirmation I needed

had noticed a small gash on my neck that had been bleeding a wound I had intended to treat after

happen ? How did you get this