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 .

quietly but briskly , as I was desperate to avoid meeting anyone

hard to

pack house entrance

between me and Lenny then back to me

curtly to us and then brushed

worry about Seth ! Lenny

anything to

go to

! I nodded and fled

, I moved with purpose

stuffing them into the sink to

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

clothes feverishly , one car trained to

stains , restoring

at the corner of the

and soothing my tense r

grime , I wrapped myself in a soft bathrobe

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

with a few lies , I stepped out

bedroom opened and Nanny entered , carrying a steaming cup of my morning

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

? Good morning to you too , Nan and I had a wonderful night ,

wolf Nymeris tormented me in

making you think youre

back in the human world

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

, I sipped slowly ,

reaching for my brush and hair dryer on the vanity

the Lycan

he didnt want you

Lycan Leaders gave the instructions

want you to use

youve done their work when they arrive today As if

want to get spoilt

at Blue Ridge are my mothers henchmen

poison ivy mixed in my bath if I

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

for a moment , letting myself

sniffed the air , het brows furrowing

, my grip tightening on the hand of the chair I sat on as 1

nothing I

didnt seem

sniffing the air , ignoring my reassurance that

gently lifted my hair from my shoulder and pushed

the

a wound I had intended to treat after my bath , but Nannys arrival had suspended it

did you get this she sounded