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 .

We walked quietly but briskly , as I

would be hard to explain my

as we arrived at the pack house entrance , the door opened

flickered between me and

bowed curtly to us and then brushed past us

worry about Seth ! Lenny said

anything

hurry and go to your room

so much ! I nodded and fled into the

in my room , I moved

dirty clothes , stuffing them into the sink to scrub

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

feverishly , one car trained to the

, restoring the dress to its original colour

at the corner of the bathroom ,

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 to my shoulders

in the bucket , wondering what explanation to give on how

lies , I stepped out of the bathroom

opened and Nanny entered , carrying a steaming

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

Good morning to you too ,

Nymeris tormented me in my

making you think youre some sort of princess

human

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

slowly

reaching for my brush and hair dryer on the

was the Lycan Leaders instructions

said he didnt want you doing anything with your

Lycan Leaders gave the instructions

want you to use

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

want to get spoilt

Blue Ridge are my mothers

mixed in my bath if

hair with practised care , just like she had always done when I was a teenager at Blue Ridge and while we still lived

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

as she sniffed the air , het

tightening on the hand of the chair I sat on as 1 imitated her previous nent

I said dismissively

press further , but Nanny didnt seem like she was

air , ignoring my reassurance

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

me all the confirmation I needed

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

this happen ? How did you