The Alpha’s Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger

Chapter 163

163 Marrying Clarissa .

Nathan Clarissa , I began firmly .

The kiss youre referring to was the Truth and Dare Festival , which was like years ago .

It was a game .

I gave you a peck on the forehead , nothing more .

Lyla was there too .

told me you But you liked me ? She cried .

What ? I laughed .

Yes , I like you .

We grew up together , its a normal expression isnt it .

Or would you rather I hate you ? Her expression darkened .

You dont understand .

I refused my mate because of you .

My feelings for you are stronger than anything Ive ever felt.as My chest tightened .

I opened my mouth to respond , but Clarissa came closer and reached for me before I could .

I love you , she burst out .

Ive always loved you .

Ive waited for you all these years , Nathan ; I want to be with you .

Lyla doesnt deserve you ; you should be with me and not her .

Can you calm down for a second ? I stepped back , feeling suddenly hemmed in with her in my office .

Just go to the couch , and we can resolve everything amicably without tension rising My father was right .

How had I missed this ? How could I not have seen the signs leading to this moment ? As I tried to find the correct response , something kind but obvious , Clarissa a again covered the distance between us .

She reached for me again , standing on her toes , putting her hands around my neck , and tugging me toward her .

Before I could react , she tried pressing her lips to mine .

I jerked back instantly , my hands coming up gently but firmly to push her away .

Please , I begged .

Stop this .

This isnt right .

She broke into tears as she clutched at my shirt .

Im the right one for you , Nathan , she insisted , her voice breaking .

What does Lyla have that I dont ? What do you see in her ? Ive been here all along , Nathan .

Im supporting you through everything … we were good before Lyla showed up .

I am standing right here … please look at me … for once , please , she was crying profusely

the right words to lighten

they might read a different meaning into the situation , especially since she

, please …

pry her hands away from my shirt , but I didnt want to hurt

a minute ? Lets talk about

was a brief knock at

pushed open , my father

the doorway for a minute , taking in

can come back later , he said , but

fine

was just

finally let go of my

response , she hurried out of

door behind her and turned to

a slight change to the logistics for the Harvest Moon and … What you saw earlier is not what you

started saying … Its fine , Nathan ! my father stopped me with a

warned you so badly , but what good will that do ? I ran a hand through my hair ,

her feelings

, but

an amused glint flashing

about it ? Which of the sisters would you choose ? Dad , this is not a joke ; Im

course , I want Lyla … Ive

happening ? Now , you cannot marry any of them , my father said

you shouldnt come in

a teenager ; Im sure shell have a change of

about that

is just a phase and nothing more

say ? my dad chuckled

, I dont know the best

and I dont want to make it worse

… shes the one I want , and I

Lyla and told him about my plans to make

clear when

for

its tricky

th Alpha , sometimes that means

this to

my fathers words hitting

Youre right .

make sure theres no room for understanding Good , my father said

, can we go back to reviewing this ? he waved

were done and my father left the room , I sat back down

up my phone and dialled Lylas number , needing to hear her voice to remind myself of what truly

washed over me

Hey .

I said softly .

to hear from

163 Marrying Clarissa .

She laughed .

? I contemplated telling her about Clarissa and the earlier drama , but I decided against it

be difficult to explain such things

no idea , I murmured ,

evening , I stood in front of the Alpha building , contemplating if

before going to White Moon Pack for the Harvest

go there

without being on my toes , but standing here now , I felt that my carefully thought out rejection was