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 .

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

, hoping the

my grandfather broke through

came closer to me , meeting my gaze

Harvest Moon Festival would be the perfect time to announce the

all the packs at ease and the joy that comes from this celebration , I think its time

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

my grandfather turned

the festival ends , my dear ? Cassidy glanced up from

, Elder

ready , she replied evenly , though there was a quietness in her

like

, because he frowned slightly , his eyes

quiet lately ,

Almost too quiet .

Im fine ,

gaze met for a brief moment in the mirror , but she turned away

a week , without any altercation , and

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

unwilling to press further , my grandfather nodded

finally finished fastening my cloak , bowed and

last minute arrangements and gestured for Cassidy to follow

she left the room with my grandfather without saying a word to

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

was just

, filled with concern and curiosity as soon as the

came closer , folding the itinerary and tucking it into his pocket

you alright ?

and shook my head

I say I

mirror , my reflection staring back at me

me earlier , I began with a

propose to Lyla during the Harvest Moon Festival

said yes ? A bitter laugh escaped

I did .

the hardest yes Ive ever given

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

already perfect attire moving the

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

Lenny sighed and patted me

with him , Ramsey , and sometimes , the greatest way to love someone is to let them go

? A sad smile curved

my heart loves dearly ? The

that Ill never be what Cassidy wants and it breaks my heart every time I try to imagine our future

my eyes , literally picturing myself and Cassidy as mates

each other unhappy ; I know

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

deserves a man who worships the

path

history clearly and I know