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

sighed wearily , hoping the ached would subside

my grandfather broke through

me , meeting my gaze in the mirror

perfect time to announce the new date

that comes from this celebration , I think its time

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

turned

ready for a wedding as soon as the festival ends , my dear ? Cassidy glanced up from her

Elder

, she replied evenly , though there was a quietness

doesnt seem like herself

grandfather must have noticed it too , because he frowned slightly , his eyes narrowing at her

quiet lately ,

Almost too quiet .

everything all right ? Im fine , she replied

the mirror , but she turned away immediately , offering a smile

few days , more than a week , without any altercation , and

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

to press further ,

finally finished fastening my cloak , bowed

arrangements and

rose gracefully , sparing me one last lingering glance before she left the room with my

ceaseless questions about things that didnt matter , so seeing this mute version

just me and

on me , filled with concern and curiosity as soon as

itinerary and

alright ? Lenny

shook

I say

I turned to the mirror , my reflection staring

see me earlier , I

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

? A bitter laugh escaped my

I did .

yes Ive ever given in my

watching him as something inside me tore apart and pretending I wasnt green with envy , but the truth

moving the pins as my hands trembled slightly

, about me and Lyla … I dont believe it

this hard : Lenny sighed

, the greatest way to love someone is to let them go , knowing you cannot provide 170 When you love

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

it breaks my heart every

paused , closing my eyes , literally picturing

each other unhappy ; I know that much

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

man who worships the ground she walks

chooses this path herself ,

your history clearly and I know