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

hard to explain my mysterious

as we arrived at the pack house entrance ,

and Lenny then

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

! Lenny said

anything to

hurry and go to

I nodded

in my room , I moved with purpose

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

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

dirty clothes feverishly , one car trained to the door to

stains , restoring the dress to

at the corner of the bathroom , I

me , washing away the dirt and leaves and soothing my

the grime , I wrapped myself in a soft bathrobe ,

wondering what explanation to give on how it ended up wet

a few lies ,

the door to my bedroom opened and Nanny entered

table where she set the cup

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

wolf Nymeris tormented me in

here is making you think youre some

a maid back in the human world or at Blue Ridge bathing

crossed

in my hands , I sipped slowly

to stand behind me , reaching for

Lycan Leaders instructions

want you doing anything

gave the instructions

want you to use your

will be slightly disappointed to find youve done their work when they arrive today As if ! I winced after taking another sip

to get spoilt

Ridge

in my bath if I

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

, letting myself relax , but it was Sort lived and Nanny suddenly

, het brows furrowing smell blood , she murmured , her voice filled with

the hand of the chair I sat on as

I

but Nanny didnt seem like she was

air , ignoring my

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

all the confirmation I needed : she had caught

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