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

to explain my mysterious

entrance , the door

me and Lenny then back to

, he bowed curtly to us and then brushed past

!

anything to anyone

hurry and go to your

I nodded and fled into

room ,

dirty clothes , stuffing them into the sink

my skin , mixing with the faint metallic smell of blood from minor

one car trained to the door

off the stains , restoring the dress to its original colour

at the corner of the bathroom , I stepped into

the dirt and leaves and soothing my

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

the bucket , wondering what explanation to give on

with a few lies , I stepped out of

and Nanny entered , carrying

before moving over to the vanity table where she set the cup and turned to me , her keen eyes

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

wolf Nymeris tormented me

here is making you think youre some sort of princess

human world or at Blue Ridge bathing me

crossed the room to

in my hands , I sipped slowly , pushing the bitter taste down

me , reaching for my brush and hair dryer on

Lycan Leaders instructions

he didnt want you doing anything with your hands

Leaders gave

you to use

find youve done their work when they arrive today As if ! I winced after taking another sip

want to get

at Blue Ridge

be getting poison ivy mixed in my bath

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

eyes for a moment , letting myself relax , but it was Sort lived and Nanny suddenly paused mid

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

stiffenedd , my grip tightening on the hand of the

I said

further , but Nanny didnt

continued sniffing the air , ignoring my reassurance that it

brush and the dryer aside , she gently lifted my hair

all the confirmation I needed : she had caught

a wound I had intended to treat after my bath , but

did this happen ? How did you get