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 .

walked quietly but briskly , as I was desperate

be hard to explain my mysterious

entrance , the door opened and Seth came out

me and Lenny

curtly to us and then

Seth !

say anything to

hurry and go to your room

you so much ! I nodded and fled into the

my room , I

, stuffing them into the sink to

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

trained to the door to pick up

, restoring the dress to its original

the corner of the bathroom , I stepped into the

dirt and leaves and soothing my tense r but doing nothing to

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

the bucket , wondering what explanation to

with a few lies , I

, the door to my bedroom opened and Nanny

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

morning to you too , Nan and I had a wonderful night , … that was a

sassy wolf Nymeris tormented

here is making you think youre some sort of

a maid back in the human

avoiding Nannys gaze as I crossed the room

sipped slowly , pushing the bitter

, reaching for my brush and hair dryer on

was the Lycan

he didnt want you doing anything with your hands

gave

didnt want you to use your hands

work when they arrive today As if ! I winced after taking

dont want to get spoilt

Ridge are my

mixed in my bath if I ever demand that

brush and dry my hair with practised care , just like she had always

the medicine and closed my eyes for a moment , letting myself relax , but it was Sort

her nostrils flaring slightly as she sniffed the air , het brows furrowing smell

of the chair I sat on as 1 imitated her

nothing I said dismissively

but Nanny didnt seem like

the air , ignoring my reassurance

hair from my shoulder and

gave me all the confirmation I

I had intended to treat after

happen ? How did you get this she sounded