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 .

Manifestation II We walked quietly but briskly , as I was desperate to

to explain

pack house entrance , the door opened and

gaze flickered between me and Lenny

curtly to us and then brushed past us , going his

!

wont say anything to anyone

hurry and go to

! I nodded and fled into

room , I moved with purpose

clothes , stuffing them into the sink

my skin , mixing with the faint metallic smell

clothes feverishly , one car trained to the door to

restoring the

a bucket at the corner of the

soothing my tense r

off the worst of the grime , I wrapped myself in a

in the bucket , wondering what explanation to give on

few lies , I

bedroom opened and Nanny entered , carrying a steaming cup

morning darling , 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

Nymeris tormented me in my

living here is making you think

in the human

crossed the room to

slowly , pushing the bitter taste down

behind me , reaching for my brush

the Lycan

didnt want you

gave the

to use

maids will be slightly disappointed to find youve done their work when they arrive today As

dont want to get spoilt

at Blue Ridge are my mothers henchmen

my bath if I ever

, just like she had always done when I was a teenager at Blue Ridge and while we still lived together in

eyes for a moment , letting myself relax , but it was

I saw her nostrils flaring slightly as she sniffed the air , het brows furrowing

tightening on the hand of the chair I sat on as 1 imitated her

smell nothing I said dismissively

didnt seem like she

ignoring my

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

breath gave me all the confirmation I needed :

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

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