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 parents had and something Id never quite managed to

hoping the ached

, my grandfather broke through my thoughts

me ,

perfect time to announce the new date of your joining ceremony

this celebration , I think its time to let

When you love somecon … I

grandfather turned

as soon as the festival ends , my dear ? Cassidy glanced up from her phone

Elder Eldric

replied evenly , though there was a quietness in

doesnt seem like herself these days

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

quiet lately

Almost too quiet .

? Im fine ,

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

, without any altercation , and I noticed

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

maybe unwilling to press

finished fastening my cloak ,

last minute arrangements and gestured for Cassidy to follow him

before she left the room

was used to her complaints and ceaseless questions about things that didnt matter

just me and

and curiosity as soon as the

, folding the itinerary and tucking it into his

? Lenny asked softly

and shook my

I

not , Lenny I turned to the mirror , my reflection staring back at me with a weariness

to see me earlier , I began with a hollowness

Lyla during the Harvest Moon Festival Lennys eyes

yes ? A

I did .

yes Ive ever given in my life

apart and pretending I wasnt green with envy , but the truth ? Its

already perfect attire moving the pins as my

Priest said about destiny , about balance , about me and Lyla … I dont believe

Lenny sighed and patted me

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

be happy ? A sad smile curved my

I deserve to be with the woman my heart

breaks my heart every time I try to imagine

eyes , literally picturing myself and Cassidy

unhappy ;

for a bit but , my heart is closed

man who worships the ground she walks

path

than anyone , I know your history clearly and I know how much shes practically being chasing after