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 ,

hard to explain

arrived at the pack house entrance , the door opened and Seth

gaze flickered between me and Lenny then back to

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

about Seth ! Lenny said quietly

say anything to

and go to

much ! I nodded and

, I moved with purpose

stripped off my dirty clothes , stuffing them into the

clung to my skin , mixing with the faint metallic smell of blood from

washed the dirty clothes feverishly , one car trained

, restoring the dress to its original colour

bucket at the corner of the bathroom

soothing my tense r but

grime , I wrapped myself in a soft

wet dress in the bucket , wondering what explanation to give on how

coming up with a few lies , I stepped

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

at me briefly before moving over to the vanity table where she set the cup and turned to me , her keen eyes

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

wolf Nymeris tormented me

here is making you think youre

back in the human world or at Blue Ridge bathing

, avoiding Nannys gaze as I crossed the room to sit at

in my hands , I sipped slowly , pushing the bitter

stand behind me , reaching for my brush and

the Lycan Leaders instructions

want you doing anything with your

Lycan Leaders gave

didnt want you to use your hands

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

to

Ridge are my

mixed in my

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

a moment , letting myself relax , but it was Sort lived and Nanny suddenly

, het brows furrowing smell

on the hand of the chair I sat on as 1

nothing I

wouldnt press further , but Nanny didnt seem like she

ignoring my reassurance that it was

gently lifted my hair from my shoulder and

all the confirmation I needed : she

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

happen ? How did you get this she