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 .

, as I was

hard to explain my mysterious

arrived at the pack house entrance

me and Lenny then back to me

to us and then brushed past us , going his

! Lenny said

wont say anything to

and go to your

you so much ! I nodded and fled into the

my room , I moved

stripped off my dirty clothes , stuffing them

skin , mixing with

trained to the

restoring

the corner of the bathroom ,

leaves and soothing my tense r but doing nothing to cleanse the

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

wondering what explanation to give

, I

door to my bedroom opened and Nanny entered , carrying a

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

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

sassy wolf Nymeris tormented me

I think living here is making you think

human world or

, avoiding Nannys gaze as I crossed the room to sit at

hands , I sipped slowly , pushing the bitter taste

stand behind me , reaching for my brush and hair dryer on the vanity table

the Lycan

said he didnt want you doing anything with your

gave

you to use your

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

want to

Blue Ridge are my mothers

mixed in my bath if

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

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

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

grip tightening on the hand of the

nothing I said dismissively

but Nanny didnt seem like she was

continued sniffing the air , ignoring my reassurance

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

of breath gave me all the confirmation I needed : she had caught me

gash on my neck that had been bleeding a wound I had intended to treat after my bath ,

happen ? How did