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 .

but briskly , as I was desperate to avoid

would be hard to explain my mysterious state

entrance , the door opened and Seth

and Lenny then

us and then brushed

!

wont say anything to anyone

hurry and go to your room

! I nodded and fled into

my room , I moved

stuffing them into the sink

earthy scent of the forest still clung to my skin , mixing with the faint metallic smell of blood from minor scratches I hadnt noticed earlier

washed the dirty clothes feverishly , one car trained to the door to pick

off the stains , restoring the

into a bucket at the corner of the bathroom ,

me , washing away the dirt and leaves and soothing my tense r but doing nothing

myself in a soft bathrobe , my damp

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

,

Nanny entered , carrying a steaming

vanity table where she set the cup and turned

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

sassy wolf Nymeris tormented me in my sleep

is making you think youre some sort of

human world or at

avoiding Nannys gaze as I crossed the room to sit

slowly

me , reaching for my

the Lycan Leaders

he didnt want you doing anything with

gave

want you to

disappointed to find youve done their work when they arrive today As if

to get spoilt

Blue Ridge

my bath if I ever demand that

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 lived together in

moment , letting myself relax , but it was Sort lived and

flaring slightly as she sniffed the air , het brows furrowing smell blood , she

on the hand of the chair I sat on as 1

smell nothing I

, but Nanny didnt seem like she was

, ignoring my reassurance that it was nothing

my hair

all the confirmation I needed :

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

did you get this she sounded hysterical