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 .

We walked quietly but briskly , as I was desperate to avoid

be hard to explain my mysterious state

house entrance ,

gaze flickered between me and Lenny then back to

bowed curtly to us

worry about Seth ! Lenny said quietly

say anything to anyone

and go to your

much ! I nodded and

room , I

off my dirty clothes , stuffing them into the

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

one car trained to the door to pick

stains , restoring the dress

it into a bucket at the corner of the bathroom , I stepped into the shower

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

myself in a soft bathrobe , my

, wondering what explanation to give on how it ended up wet

, I stepped out of

Nanny entered , carrying a steaming

, 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

by yourself ? Good morning to you

sassy wolf Nymeris tormented me in

think living here is making you think youre some sort

I had a maid back in the human

as I crossed the

, I sipped slowly , pushing the bitter taste down my throat

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

Lycan Leaders instructions

want you

Leaders gave the

to use

done their work when they arrive today As if

to get

at Blue Ridge are my mothers

ivy mixed in my bath if I

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 still

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

sniffed the air , het brows furrowing smell blood , she murmured , her voice filled with

the hand of the chair

smell nothing I said

she wouldnt press further , but Nanny didnt seem like she was

the air , ignoring my reassurance that it

dryer aside , she gently lifted my hair

breath gave me all the confirmation I needed :

been bleeding a wound I had intended to treat after my bath , but Nannys arrival had

? How did you get this she