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 ,

hard to explain my mysterious state

arrived at the pack house entrance , the door opened and

flickered between me and Lenny then

he bowed curtly to us and then brushed past us

about Seth ! Lenny said quietly

wont say anything

go to your

nodded and fled into the pack house

, I moved

dirty clothes , stuffing them

, mixing with the faint metallic smell of blood from minor scratches I hadnt noticed earlier

, one car trained

the stains , restoring the dress to

at the corner of the bathroom , I stepped into

soothing my tense r but doing

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

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

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

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

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

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

sassy wolf Nymeris tormented me in

living here is making you think

I had a maid back in the human world or

I crossed the room to sit at the

I sipped slowly , pushing the bitter taste

laughed and came to stand behind me , reaching for

the Lycan

didnt want you

Lycan Leaders gave the instructions

to use your

slightly disappointed to find youve done their work when they arrive today As if ! I winced after taking

want to

at Blue Ridge are

in my bath if

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 while we still

medicine and closed my eyes for a moment , letting myself relax , but

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

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

I said dismissively

, but Nanny didnt seem like she was going

, ignoring my reassurance that it was

she gently lifted my hair from my shoulder and

of breath gave me all the confirmation I needed : she

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

happen ? How did you get

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