The Alpha’s Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger

Chapter 170

170 When you love someone ….

Ramsey I stood before the floor length mirror in my room , watching as the servant meticulously adjusted my ceremonial attire for the Harvest Moon Festival , which would begin at midnight .

My room , which used to be a sanctuary , felt suffocating despite its size .

My grandfather , Elder Eldric , stood near the tall windows , his cane lightly tapping the floor as he gazed at the servant .

intently , as if taking his eyes away would cause something to go awry .

Lenny my Beta leaned against the small reading desk at the corner of my room , reviewing my itinerary for the evening and reminding me what I had to do or not while Cassidy lounged on the chaise , scrolling through her phone .

Even the servant assisting me with my attire moved silently .

yet managed to add to the suffocating atmosphere .

It was weird that I had almost everyone in the room who adored me , yet I felt like the most unloved person in the world .

For the longest time , my grandfather would always come to hang around whenever there was a big festival to watch me dress up .

He loved it more than anything .

And then , you have to recognize , Alpha Ray , his pack had the most bountiful harvest this year up West and they paid all their taxes and pledges , too .

Theres also Alpha Cade , who helped a lot of the smaller packs when they suffered through those Feral attacks months back .

He sent out his warriors and protected his own pack with his family .

I heard theyre all skilled warriors , Lenny was saying .

One year after a child is born , regardless of the sex , theyre made to start learning basic combat skills , my grandfather chirped .

So , the entire population from the West can fight .

I wish we had implemented it before .

It would give me peace if I knew half the members of the White Moon Pack can deflect a blow .

Dont worry , Elder Eldric , Lenny soothed him .

This generation of kids were raising will become skilled warriors .

Lexhaled slowly again , wishing the knot in my chest would loosen , but my chest was still heavy with emotions I could barely name .

My mind wandered to the scene at the bonfire earlier Lyla and Nathan .

Their happiness had radiated like the flames themselves .

Lylas laughter , their shared glances filled with want for each other , had stirred up a storm of conflicting emotions within me .

The image of them together refused to leave my mind .

Their happiness had been genuine , unforced .

kind of bond my

sighed wearily , hoping the

, my grandfather broke through

, meeting my gaze in

Harvest Moon Festival would be the perfect time to announce the new

comes from this celebration , I think its time to let everyone

When you love somecon … I nodded silently , my reflection showing a perfect mask of composure they hid the

turned to Cassidy

you ready for a wedding as soon as the festival ends , my dear ? Cassidy glanced up from her phone , her expression calm but distant

Elder Eldric

though there was a quietness in her tone that I

like herself these

it too , because he frowned slightly

been quiet lately

Almost too quiet .

all right ? Im

she turned away immediately

, without any altercation , and I noticed she was

her pack or , if she was around , she would remain confined in

maybe unwilling to press

cloak , bowed and excused

grandfather also muttered something about last minute arrangements and gestured for

before she left the room with

used to her complaints and ceaseless questions about things that didnt matter , so seeing this mute version of her … I loved

was just me and

concern and curiosity as soon as

folding the itinerary and tucking it into his pocket

? Lenny asked

and shook my head

be lying if I say I am

, my reflection staring

see me earlier , I began with a hollowness in my voice

my permission to propose to Lyla during the Harvest Moon Festival Lennys eyes widened in surprise

A bitter

I did .

Ive ever given

me tore apart and pretending I wasnt green with envy , but the

attire moving the pins as my hands

the Moon Priest said about destiny , about balance , about me and Lyla … I dont believe it anymore

sighed

Ramsey , and sometimes , the greatest way to love someone is to let them go , knowing you

be happy ? A sad smile curved my

deserve to be with the woman my heart loves dearly ? The woman

never be what Cassidy wants and it breaks my heart every time I try

, closing my eyes , literally picturing myself

make each other unhappy ; I know that

even for a bit but , my heart is closed off from her entirely and I

a man who worships the ground she walks on

chooses this path herself ,

I know your history clearly and I know how much