The Alpha’s Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger

Chapter 166

166 Harvest Moon Festival Arrival Day … Miriam My heart swelled with pride as I stood near the edge of the training arena , watching Lyla read the itinerary .

Her poise and confidence reminded me so much of the life I once had .

The youth I thought would never end .

Now watching Lyla my child , grow into a better version of everything I was , made my eyes red with unshed tears .

I had thought having the baby would ruin my life forever , but now Im glad I did and listened to keep my baby .

She was the best decision I ever made .

Today was the first day of the Harvest Moon Festival .

Not only were packs arriving in their pairs : and numbers , but every hand was on deck to ensure the festival went well .

Mother Liora had entrusted Lyla with the significant task of managing all the young apprentices that had come to the pack .

Their job was to ensure the festival arena remained free from dark energy .

Lyla finished reading .

Her voice was firm but kind .

Make sure to double check every corner of the arena , she instructed .

We cant afford even a hint of negativity seeping into this celebration and Ferals .

The apprentices nodded earnestly , some already dispersing to their assigned areas .

Lyla then turned to me , practically bouncing on her toes as her eyes sparkled with excitement .

Nan … Im going to the gates , she said .

Nathan should be here any minute now , and I want to be the first person to welcome him .

Without waiting for more than my acknowledging nod , she darted away , leaving me to handle the rest of the delegation .

I watched her disappearing back , a fond smile on my face when suddenly , a voice came to me from behind .

What is that girl doing wearing the white pearl ? the voice asked .

It was Terra .

They selected Terra , like the other priestesses , to attend the Harvest Moon Festival , representing the current ailing Wisewoman .

Her presence here should fill me with joy but more than anyone , Ive been dreading this confrontation .

Also , as I have stopped talking with Mother Liora , this was her doing .

She must have briefed everything on Terra .

What were you thinking , Miriam ? she followed up without waiting for me to answer her first question .

We need to talk about that white pearl around the Moonsingers neck The smile on my face faded as I sighed heavily .

Not now , Terra , I said in a low voice , glancing around to ensure no one was listening .

not in the best of mood to talk about anything right now

grabbed my

sacred to Sigma , Miriam !

Sigma females

to help them control their

to be used as a wolf taming accessory , so why do you have it on her ?

Moon Festival Arrival Day The accusation in Terras voice irritated me

pearl represents

whats best

yet , and I intend to keep it that

your eyes ,

no longer a two

Shes an adult .

not ready yet ! I said through gritted teeth

What she had to suffer for the longest time and now that she can finally put her legs up … you want me to tell her that she stands at risk of being punished killed for who she is ? And you think having her

, youre holding her back denying her wolf the freedom to

find a way to regulate it , I said

of the gods , tell Mother Liora

is my daughter , my

, and as a friend , Im

not end well

all agree shes your daughter , but you

, you might put her at a greater risk

to face her and Mother

interested in talking to Mother Liora again

Miriam , Terra sighed

priestesses have noticed

Stop avoiding her .

another time , I

I want to deal with one thing at the same

, walking away before Terra could respond , leaving her standing alone

she had said was true

I regulated the pearl , like giving Lylas wolf freedom once every two or three weeks , everything would be fine , and that was the only way I could stop

I made my way back toward the pack house

the sight of her walking

lit up her face , and she linked hands with Nathan as they walked

or grin at something

brought a sad

happiness was worth any price I might have to pay

anyone deserved to be free , but that freedom would come with truths I wasnt ready to share

shifted to the delegate from Blue Ridge , walking at a distance behind

and dreading to see Luna Vanessa after all these years , but

Harvest Moon Festival Arrival Day

she stop to do something before coming to the pack house ? It was unlike her to miss such an important event , especially not

have

someone ? A deep voice rumbled behind

at the familiar scent even before I turned

behind me , his broad

commanding as ever , but there was something in his eyes a softness that made my wolf want to

me into

surface memories of stolen moments and whispered promises , of choices

have carried seemed to grow heavier under his neutral