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

hard to explain my mysterious state

the pack house entrance , the door

between me and Lenny then back to

a word , he bowed curtly to us and

! Lenny said

wont say anything to

go to

so much ! I nodded and fled into the

room , I

, stuffing them into the sink to scrub

skin , mixing with the faint metallic

the dirty clothes feverishly , one car trained to

the stains , restoring the dress to

into a bucket at the corner of the bathroom , I

me , washing away the dirt and leaves and soothing my tense r but doing nothing to cleanse the confusion clouding my mind

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

the bucket , wondering what explanation to give on how it ended

lies , I stepped

the door to my bedroom opened and Nanny

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

? Good morning to you too , Nan and

tormented me in my sleep

making you think youre some sort

the human world or at

I crossed the room to sit at

, I sipped slowly

behind me , reaching for my brush and hair

the Lycan Leaders

he didnt want you doing

Lycan Leaders gave

to use your

disappointed to find youve done their work when they

want to get

Blue Ridge are my mothers henchmen

my bath

care , just like she had always

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

as she sniffed the air , het brows

tightening on the hand of the chair I sat

I said

press further , but Nanny didnt seem like she was

sniffing the air , ignoring my reassurance that it was

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

me all the confirmation I needed

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

How did