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 .

Manifestation II We walked quietly but briskly , as I was desperate

hard to

the pack house entrance , the door opened and Seth came

flickered between me and Lenny then

a word , he bowed curtly to us and then brushed past us , going his way

! Lenny said quietly

anything to anyone

go to your room

you so much ! I nodded

room , I moved

, stuffing them into the sink to scrub away the

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

trained to the

washed off the stains , restoring the dress to its original

a bucket at the corner of the

the dirt and leaves and soothing my tense r but doing nothing to cleanse the confusion

grime , I wrapped myself in a

bucket , wondering what explanation to give

up with a few lies , I stepped

my bedroom opened and Nanny entered , carrying

, smiling at me briefly before moving over to the vanity table where

just bathe by yourself ? Good morning to you too , Nan and I had a wonderful night , … that

tormented me in my sleep

living here is making you think youre some

back in the human world or

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

hands , I sipped slowly , pushing the bitter taste down

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

was the Lycan Leaders instructions

you doing anything

Leaders gave

to use

to find youve done their work when they arrive today As

want to

Ridge are my mothers henchmen

mixed in my bath if I ever demand

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

closed my eyes for a moment , letting myself relax , but it was Sort lived and Nanny suddenly paused mid

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

hand of the chair I sat on as 1 imitated

nothing I

, but Nanny didnt

the air , ignoring

aside , she gently lifted my hair

all the confirmation I needed : she had caught

noticed a small gash on my neck that had been bleeding a wound I had intended

How did you get this she sounded