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 to avoid meeting

to explain my

entrance ,

flickered between me and Lenny then back

curtly to us and then brushed past us , going

about Seth !

anything

go to your

much ! I nodded and fled

in my room ,

clothes , stuffing them into the sink to scrub

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

, one car trained

washed off the stains , restoring

a bucket at the corner of the bathroom

and leaves and soothing my tense r but

in a soft bathrobe , my damp hair sticking to my

bucket , wondering what

coming up with a few lies , I stepped out of the bathroom

and Nanny entered

, smiling at me briefly before moving over to the vanity table where

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

wolf Nymeris tormented me in

living here is making you

human world or at Blue Ridge bathing me

crossed the

my hands , I sipped slowly , pushing the bitter taste down my throat

and came to stand behind me , reaching for my brush and hair dryer on

Lycan Leaders instructions

you doing anything

gave

didnt want you to use

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

want to get

Ridge are

be getting poison ivy mixed in my bath if I

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

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

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

, my grip tightening on the hand of the chair

smell nothing I said

but Nanny didnt seem like she was

the air , ignoring my reassurance that it was nothing

my hair from my shoulder and pushed

me all the confirmation I needed :

small gash on my neck that had been bleeding a wound I had intended

this happen ? How did you get this she sounded hysterical