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

would be hard to explain

house entrance , the door opened and Seth came

flickered between me and Lenny

bowed curtly to us and then brushed past us

Seth ! Lenny said quietly

say anything to anyone

go to your

! I nodded and fled

my room , I moved with purpose

, stuffing them into the sink to scrub away the evidence

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

washed the dirty clothes feverishly , one car trained to

washed off the stains , restoring the dress

the corner of the bathroom

dirt and leaves and soothing my tense

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

wondering what explanation to give on how it

few lies , I

bedroom opened and Nanny entered , carrying a steaming cup

the vanity table where she set the cup and turned to me , her keen eyes scanning the length of

morning to you too , Nan and I had a wonderful night , … that was a lie

sassy wolf Nymeris tormented me in my sleep

think living here is making you think youre some sort of princess

in the human

I crossed the room to sit at the vanity

sipped slowly , pushing

for my brush

Lycan Leaders instructions

he didnt want you doing anything with your

Leaders gave

to use your

when they arrive today As if ! I winced after taking another sip

want to get

maids at Blue Ridge are my mothers

ivy mixed in my bath if I

she had always done when I was a teenager at Blue Ridge and

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

as she sniffed the air , het brows furrowing smell blood , she murmured , her voice filled with

hand of the chair

I

didnt seem like she was going to relent soon

the air , ignoring my

gently lifted my hair

the confirmation I needed : she had caught

that had been bleeding a wound I

? How did you get this she sounded hysterical