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

to explain my mysterious

arrived at the pack house entrance , the door opened and

between me and Lenny then back to me

to us and then brushed

worry about Seth !

anything

and go to your

so much ! I nodded and fled into the

, I

stuffing them into the sink to

clung to my skin , mixing with the faint metallic

one car trained to the

washed off the stains , restoring the dress to

of the bathroom , I stepped into

cascaded over me , washing away the dirt and leaves and soothing my tense r but doing nothing to cleanse the confusion clouding my mind

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

wet dress in the bucket , wondering what explanation to give on how

coming up with a few lies , I stepped out

and Nanny entered , carrying a steaming cup of my morning medicine

said brightly , smiling at me 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

to you too , Nan and I had a wonderful night , …

wolf Nymeris tormented me

making you think

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

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

hands , I sipped slowly , pushing the bitter

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

was the Lycan Leaders

didnt want you doing anything with your

Leaders gave the

you to

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

to get spoilt

Ridge are my mothers

be getting poison ivy mixed in my bath if I ever demand

it off as Nanny slowly started to brush and dry my hair with practised care , just like she had always done when I was a teenager at Blue Ridge and

for a moment , letting myself

she sniffed the air , het brows

stiffenedd , my grip tightening on the hand of the chair I sat on as 1 imitated her previous

nothing I

wouldnt press further , but Nanny didnt

sniffing the air , ignoring my reassurance

aside , she gently lifted my hair from my shoulder

intake of breath gave me all the confirmation I needed : she

been bleeding a wound I had intended to treat

did this happen ? How did you get this