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 .

II We walked quietly but briskly , as I was desperate to avoid

hard to explain my mysterious

house entrance , the

gaze flickered between me and Lenny then back to me

a word , he bowed curtly to us and then brushed past us ,

! Lenny said

say anything

go

nodded and fled into the pack house

in my room , I moved

my dirty clothes , stuffing them into the sink to scrub away the

, mixing with

dirty clothes feverishly , one car trained to the door to pick up any

stains , restoring the

a bucket at the corner of

and soothing my tense r

washing off the worst of the grime , I wrapped myself in a

stared at my wet dress in the bucket , wondering what explanation to give on how it ended up wet

lies ,

Nanny entered , carrying a steaming cup of my morning medicine

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

night ? Did you just bathe by yourself ? Good morning to you

sassy wolf Nymeris tormented me in my sleep

I think living here is making you

had a maid back in the human world or at Blue

crossed

sipped slowly , pushing the

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

was the Lycan Leaders

didnt want you doing anything with your

Lycan Leaders gave the

to use your

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

dont want to

at Blue Ridge are my mothers

getting poison ivy mixed in my

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

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

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

grip tightening on the hand of the chair I sat on as 1 imitated

I said dismissively

wouldnt press further , but Nanny didnt seem like she was

continued sniffing the air , ignoring my reassurance that it was nothing

, she gently lifted my hair

the

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

this happen ? How did you