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 .

Id always imagined for myself- the kind of bond my parents

, hoping the ached would subside

broke through

, meeting my gaze in the mirror

time to announce the new date of your joining ceremony officially

this celebration , I think its time to let everyone know and it would

silently , my reflection showing a perfect mask of composure they hid the turmoil 14 When you love somecon … I nodded silently

my grandfather turned to Cassidy

a wedding as soon as the festival ends , my dear ? Cassidy glanced up

Elder

she replied evenly , though there was a quietness

seem like herself these

because he frowned slightly ,

quiet lately

Almost too quiet .

all right ? Im fine , she replied quickly

away immediately , offering a smile to my grandfather that didnt quite

gone for a few days , more than a week , without any altercation , and I noticed she was no longer

if she was around , she would remain

or maybe unwilling to press further

servant finally finished fastening my cloak , bowed and

minute arrangements and gestured for Cassidy to follow him

she left the room with

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

, it was just me

with concern and curiosity as soon

itinerary and tucking it

you alright ? Lenny asked softly

sighed and shook

if I say I am

, my reflection staring back at me with a weariness that felt

, I began with a hollowness

Lyla during the Harvest Moon Festival Lennys eyes

yes ? A bitter

I did .

was the hardest yes Ive

pretending I wasnt green with envy

the pins

about me and

this hard : Lenny sighed and patted me comfortingly on my

love someone is to let them go

to be happy ? A

my heart loves dearly ?

worried that Ill never be what Cassidy wants and it breaks my heart every time I

paused , closing my eyes , literally

make each other unhappy ;

is closed

worships the ground she walks on

this path

anyone , I know your history clearly and I know how much shes