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 .

briskly , as I was desperate to avoid

to explain my mysterious

at the pack house entrance , the door opened and

flickered between me and Lenny then back to

bowed curtly to us and

Seth ! Lenny said

say anything

hurry and go to

much ! I nodded and fled into the

, I

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

of the forest still clung to my skin , mixing with the faint metallic smell

, one car trained to

washed off the stains , restoring the dress to its original colour

the corner of

soothing my tense r but doing nothing to cleanse the

washing off the worst of the grime , I wrapped myself in a soft bathrobe , my

wet dress in the bucket , wondering what

lies , I stepped out

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

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

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

wolf Nymeris tormented me in

here is making you think youre

back in the human world or at Blue Ridge bathing

as I crossed the room

the cup in my hands , I sipped slowly , pushing the

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

was the Lycan Leaders

you doing

Lycan Leaders gave the

you to use your hands

disappointed to find youve done their work when

dont want to get spoilt

maids at Blue Ridge are my

mixed in my bath if I ever demand that

just like she had always done when I was a teenager at Blue Ridge and while we still lived together in the human

letting myself relax , but it was Sort lived and Nanny

the air , het brows furrowing smell blood

on the hand of the chair I

I said dismissively

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

sniffing the air , ignoring my reassurance

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

gave me all the confirmation I needed :

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

How did