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 .

please look at

find the right words to lighten the situation without causing more

into my office now , they might read a different meaning into the situation , especially since she was this close

… I tried

from my shirt , but I didnt want to

let me go for a minute ? Lets talk about

there was a brief knock

was pushed open , my father entered

stood at the doorway for a minute , taking in the

come back later , he said , but I cut

is fine

just leaving

Marrying Clarissa She finally let go of

dads response , she hurried out of the room , leaving in her wake an uncomfortable silence

dad closed the door behind her and turned to me , an unreadable

Harvest Moon and … What you saw earlier is not what

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

but what good will

her feelings for me

tried gently letting her down , but she wasnt

an amused glint flashing in his

? Which of the sisters would you choose ? Dad , this is not a joke ; Im being serious here

course , I want Lyla … Ive always

enjoy everything thats happening ? Now , you cannot marry any of them , my father

you shouldnt come in between

just a teenager ; Im sure shell have a change of mind in the near future

positive about

phase

? my

I

hurting , and I dont want to make it worse , but

the one I want , and I

told him about my plans to make her

clear

for both of you to end up together

its tricky ,

Alpha , sometimes that means making decisions that wont

cannot allow this to fester

sighed , my fathers

Youre right .

no room for understanding Good , my father said , clapping me on the shoulder

, can we go back to reviewing this ?

after we were done and my father left the room , I sat

to

her warmth washed

Hey .

I said softly .

to

163 Marrying Clarissa .

She laughed .

day ? I contemplated telling her about Clarissa and the earlier drama , but

to explain such things over the phone

I murmured ,

Alpha building

wanted to solve whatever misunderstanding Clarissa and I had before going to White Moon

to go there with

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