The Alpha’s Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger

172 The turning point Lyla POV My first instinct was to leave the room since Cassidy was here .

The last time I saw her and at an enclosed space like this was that time at the cafe.

Since then , we havent met at close quarters like this .

Cassidy ! Ramsey called out alarmed .

Now that the door was open , I could hear piercing screams and loud shouts coming from all over the place .

Ramseys body became tensed as if poised for a fight .

He pulled away from What happened ? Why are you crying ? She was shaking her head languidly .

Theyre attacking everyone at the Festive ground .

Creatures without form and its my fault .

Shit ! Ramsey turned to Seth who despite everything still had a neutral expression on his face .

Quick , fetch me the Gammas and Lenny .

I need him now .

He was already walking to the door , brushing past Cassidy who was sobbing .

He didnt have time to question how the attack was her fault .

That would come later .

Ill come with you , I volunteered , falling behind him .

No , stay here .

Youll be safe and no matter what , do not open the door for anyone .

Seth , youre with me .

Before I could protest and insist , the door to his room closed with a click , leaving me and Cassidy locked in .

I stood in stunned silence , my heart pounding as I heard him barking orders to people outside .

His refusal to accept my help stung , but I had no time to dwell on it .

The air in the room shifted , growing thick with an unspoken tension .

Gingerly , I walked to the door and tried to pry it open but it refused to give way , as if it had been locked from outside .

The sound of Ramseys footsteps and Seths quiet one faded down the hallway , leaving an oppressive silence in their wake .

I turned , suddenly feeling afraid , to see Cassidy with tears streaming down her face , take a step towards my direction .

I took another step backward , until I was almost at the door .

As I watched , something chilling happened Cassidys tears that had been coming in torrents a second ago simply stopped .

Like someone had turned off a faucet .

I had a bad feeling about this .

Cassidy wiped at the remnants of her tears on her cheeks , a cold smile spread across her face as she advanced towards me , her movements predatory .

There was a menacing glint in her eyes .

I warned you didnt 17″ she said in a cold tone .

Her voice carrying none of its usual sweetness she always had when she was around Ramsey .

I told you to say away from Ramsey .

But no , you couldnt listen .

couldnt help yourself

? 172 : The turning point I took a cautious step back , my mind

front of me was nothing like the woman

something dangerous , almost sinister about her

never had I perceived this sort of coldness coming

, fighting the anxiety gnawing at my insides

mean to intrude

was only trying to …

it ? Cassidy laughed , producing a hollow

or should I say Moonsinger , always running to

to be near him

eyes glinting with something that made me wish , I had Nymeris

responses ASAP I wasnt

I promise .

… Trying to what ? she interrupted

the hero ? Or maybe she took a step closer you were just trying to warm your

My jaw tightened .

not fair ,

wasnt trying to steal

is free to make his own choices , just like you are

let out a bitter

choices ? You think I havent seen the way you look at me , the way

You never have .

thinking straight , I tried to reason with her ,

think is happening tween Ramsey and me … Stop lying! her voice cracked like a whip

since you

little , piteous acts

how you wanted to practically fuck him that day at the training ground and how you pretended to be unwell so he could carry you ? My jaw dropped

that , Cassidy

I truly sick .

out for a few days you could … I dont

, who needs

Ramseys

lips curled into

look at him ? I knew I could argue back and forth

, trying to be brutally

did come

the reasons you

came because Im scared

to me that I dont

rolled her

me your pathetic excuses

is , Lyla ? Youve

powers who lives amongst us

another stp , her voice

But youre nothing .

weak little girl with lots of Daddy issues, whos about to learn her

you so much ? I shot back ,

Im so insignificant , why do I threaten you so much ? I shot back , even as my pulse raced

be his mate ,

Youve won .

do you want ? Something flickered in her eyes

deserves to choose

doesnt choose you , maybe thats something you need to accept ? What I want ? she

want you to suffer

what true powerlessness feel like

youre cleaver , dont you ? Standing there , pretending you do not want him

, willing myself to

dont have to do this

whatever jealously this isnt the way

of you ?

jealous disgusted

could dare to think youre worthy