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 desperate to avoid meeting

would be hard to explain my mysterious state

as we arrived at the pack house entrance ,

gaze flickered between me and

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

!

anything

go to your

much ! I nodded and fled

my room , I moved with purpose

stuffing them

the forest still clung to my skin , mixing with the

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

washed off the stains , restoring

of the bathroom , I

away the dirt and leaves and soothing my tense r but doing nothing to cleanse the confusion clouding my mind

washing off the worst of the grime , I wrapped myself in a soft bathrobe , my damp hair sticking to my

wondering what explanation to give on

, I stepped out of the

, the door to my bedroom opened and Nanny

, smiling 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

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

wolf Nymeris tormented me in

living here is making you think youre

in the human world or at Blue Ridge bathing

gaze as I crossed the room to sit

cup in my hands , I sipped slowly , pushing the

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

the Lycan Leaders

said he didnt want you doing anything with your hands

Lycan Leaders gave the

you to use your hands

their work when they arrive today

want to get

Ridge are my mothers henchmen

getting poison ivy mixed in my bath if I ever demand that

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

moment , letting myself relax ,

flaring slightly as she sniffed the air , het brows furrowing smell blood

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

nothing I said

press further , but Nanny didnt seem like

ignoring my reassurance that it was nothing

, she gently lifted my hair from my

of breath gave me all the confirmation I needed :

wound I

did this happen ? How did you get this