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 was desperate to avoid

hard to

the pack house entrance

between me and

, he bowed curtly to us and then brushed past us , going his

Seth !

say anything to anyone

hurry and go to

much ! I nodded and fled into the pack

my room ,

them into the

skin , mixing with the

the dirty clothes feverishly , one car trained to the door

stains , restoring the dress to

it into a bucket at the corner of

cascaded over me , washing away the dirt and leaves and soothing my tense r

wrapped myself in a soft bathrobe , my damp hair

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

a few lies , I stepped out of

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

over to the vanity table where

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

sassy wolf Nymeris tormented

think living here is making you think youre some sort

a maid back in the human world or at Blue Ridge bathing me

as I crossed the room to sit at the vanity

in my hands , I sipped slowly , pushing the bitter

reaching for my

was the Lycan Leaders

want you doing anything with your

Lycan Leaders gave the

you to

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

to get spoilt

Blue Ridge are my mothers henchmen

ivy mixed in my bath if I

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

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

sniffed the air , het brows furrowing smell blood , she murmured , her voice

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

smell nothing I said

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

, ignoring my reassurance

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

gave me all the

that had been bleeding a wound I had intended to treat after

How did