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 to avoid

to explain my mysterious

at the pack house entrance

me and Lenny then back to me

word , he bowed curtly to us and then brushed past us , going his way

! Lenny said quietly

wont say anything to anyone

go to

! I nodded and fled into the pack

in my room , I moved

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

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

, one car trained to the door to

washed off the stains , restoring the dress to

of the bathroom , I

dirt and leaves and soothing my tense r but doing

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

the bucket , wondering what explanation to give on how it ended

few lies , I

to my bedroom opened and Nanny

briefly before moving over to the vanity table where she set the cup and turned to me , her keen eyes scanning the length of my body

? Good morning to you too

sassy wolf Nymeris tormented me

you

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

said , avoiding Nannys gaze as I crossed the room to

, I sipped slowly , pushing the bitter taste down my throat

, reaching for

the Lycan Leaders

he didnt want you doing anything

Lycan Leaders gave

to use your hands

when they

to get spoilt

maids at Blue Ridge

getting poison ivy mixed in my bath if I ever

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

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

slightly as she sniffed the air ,

tightening on the hand of the chair

smell nothing I said

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

continued sniffing the air , ignoring

aside , she gently lifted my hair from my shoulder and pushed aside

all the confirmation I needed : she had caught me

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

How did you