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 meeting anyone

be hard to

we arrived at the pack house entrance , the door opened and Seth

flickered between me and Lenny then back

us and then brushed

! Lenny said quietly

wont say anything

hurry and go to

so much ! I nodded and

in my room , I moved

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

mixing with the faint metallic smell of blood from

clothes feverishly , one car trained to the door to pick up any movement

washed off the stains , restoring the dress to its

corner of the

soothing my tense r but doing nothing to cleanse the confusion

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

bucket , wondering what explanation to give on

with a few lies , I stepped out of the

opened and Nanny entered , carrying a steaming cup of my

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

? Good morning to you too , Nan and I had a

tormented me in my sleep

here is making you think youre some sort of princess

back in the human world or

, avoiding Nannys gaze as I crossed the room

the cup in my hands , I sipped slowly , pushing

to stand behind me , reaching for my brush and

Lycan

said he didnt want you doing

Lycan Leaders gave the

didnt want you to use your hands

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

dont want to get spoilt

maids at Blue Ridge are my

my

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 while we

myself relax , but it was Sort

she sniffed the air , het brows furrowing smell blood

my grip tightening on the hand of the

nothing I said dismissively

further , but Nanny didnt seem like

, ignoring my reassurance that it was nothing

my hair from my shoulder and pushed aside the collar of

breath gave me all the confirmation I needed : she had caught

been bleeding a wound I had

did this happen ? How did you get this she sounded