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 .

walked quietly but briskly , as I was

to

pack house entrance , the door opened

me and Lenny

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

worry about Seth ! Lenny said quietly

anything

and go to your room

so much ! I nodded and fled

, I moved with

stuffing them into the sink to scrub away the evidence

skin , mixing with the faint metallic smell of blood from

car trained to the door to pick up

off the stains , restoring the dress to its original

of the

the dirt and leaves and soothing my tense r

of the grime , I wrapped myself in a soft

wondering what explanation to give

lies , I stepped

opened and Nanny entered , carrying a steaming cup

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

to you too , Nan and I

sassy wolf Nymeris tormented me in my

is making you think

in the human world or at Blue Ridge

Nannys gaze as I crossed the room to sit at the vanity

, I sipped slowly , pushing

for

the Lycan Leaders

he didnt want you

Lycan Leaders gave the

want you to use your

youve done their work when they arrive

want to

at Blue Ridge are my mothers

be getting poison ivy mixed in my

brush and dry my hair with practised care , just like she had always done when I was

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

she sniffed the air , het brows furrowing smell blood , she murmured

the hand of the chair

I said

but Nanny didnt

continued sniffing the air , ignoring my reassurance

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

breath gave me all the confirmation I needed :

gash on my neck that had been bleeding a wound I had intended to treat after my bath , but Nannys arrival had suspended it

this happen ? How did you get this she sounded hysterical