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 .

briskly , as I was

to

we arrived at the pack house entrance , the door

me and Lenny then

, he bowed curtly to us and then brushed past us

worry about Seth !

wont say anything to anyone

and go to

I nodded and fled

room , I

clothes , stuffing them

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

feverishly , one car trained to

restoring the

corner of

soothing my tense r but doing nothing to cleanse the confusion

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

, wondering what explanation to give on how

coming up with a few lies , I stepped out of the bathroom

my bedroom opened and Nanny entered , carrying a steaming cup of my morning

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

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

Nymeris tormented me in

I think living here is making you think youre some sort

back in the human world or at Blue Ridge bathing me

as I crossed the room to

hands , I sipped slowly

to stand behind me , reaching for my brush and hair

Lycan

said he didnt want you doing anything

Leaders gave

want you to use your hands

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

to get spoilt

at Blue Ridge are

getting poison ivy mixed in my bath if

and dry my hair with practised care , just like she had always done

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

sniffed the air , het brows

the chair I sat on as 1

I said dismissively

she wouldnt press further , but Nanny didnt seem like she was going to

, ignoring my reassurance that it was nothing

my hair from my shoulder and pushed

the confirmation I needed : she had

gash on my neck that had been bleeding a wound I had

? How did you get