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 I was desperate to avoid meeting anyone

be hard to

at the pack house entrance , the door opened and Seth came out

flickered between me and Lenny

bowed curtly to us and then brushed past us

about Seth ! Lenny

wont say anything to anyone

and go to

much ! I nodded and fled into the

in my room , I moved

stuffing them into

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

, one car trained to the door to pick

, restoring the dress to its original colour

a bucket at the corner of the bathroom , I stepped into the

leaves and soothing my tense r

wrapped myself in a soft

stared at my wet dress in the bucket , wondering what explanation to give on

coming up with a few lies ,

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

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

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

wolf Nymeris tormented

living here is making you think youre

the human world or at Blue Ridge

, avoiding Nannys gaze as I crossed the

sipped slowly , pushing the bitter taste down my

stand behind me , reaching for my brush and hair

Lycan Leaders instructions

you doing anything with

Leaders gave the

didnt want you to

youve done their work when they arrive today

to get spoilt

at Blue Ridge are my mothers henchmen

ivy mixed in my bath if I ever demand that

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

letting myself relax , but it was Sort

the air , het brows furrowing smell blood , she murmured , her voice filled

stiffenedd , my grip tightening on the hand of the chair I sat on as 1 imitated her previous nent

nothing I said dismissively

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

continued sniffing the air , ignoring my

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

sharp intake of breath gave me all the

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

this happen ? How did you get this she sounded hysterical