The Alpha’s Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger

Chapter 180

180 The proposal … Lyla Everyone on the Festival grounds parted like a wave , creating a path as Nathan approached me guiding the wooden platform that held the proposal .

Around us , people murmured , pointing excitedly at us .

My heart pounded in my chest as he drew closer .

His usual confidence was replaced by an endearing nervousness that made him look younger and more vulnerable .

He carried a bouque of night blooming jasmine , the rarest of flowers youd ever see in our world .

I cant believe he remembered .

Of course he had .

Wed spent countless nights in the garden as teenagers , where Id told him how the flowers reminded me of the sweet memories of my childhood .

Finally , the platform rolled to a stop and Nathan stepped off as he came to stand directly before me .

The bouquet trembled slightly in his hands as he extended it toward me .

For you .

he said , in a tone softer than Id ever heard .

I accepted the flowers , burying my nose in it .

He inhaled deeply , his gaze still holding mine .

The he lowered himself onto one knee .

Gasps rippled through the crowd , but my world had narrowed to just the two of us .

Lyla , he began , his voice was steady despite the nervous smile he flashed me .

I know we agreed to keep our relationship private , but I cant contain my heart any longer .

Every day , I wake up thinking of you .

Every night , I dream of our future together and I cant hold it in anymore .

Not when every fibre of my being screams , youre my mate .

My knees weakened at the sincerity in his tone , so much so that I was trembling .

Ive dreamed of you every day … he continued … of what it would be like to wake up beside you to share my life with you , to be the one you turn to in everything .

I know its not perfect , but Lyla , I dont want it any other way .

Youre my heart , my soul , my everything .

Tears welled in my eyes as my grip tightened on the bouquet .

As my mate , you would never know a day without love , without protection , without absolute devotion , his voice grew stronger , more certain with each word .

Ive seen your strength , your kindness , your fierce spirit .

Ive watched you overcome every challenge fate has thrown at you , and I fall more in love with you each time .

He reached into his pocket , producing a small wooden box carved with the same ancient symbols as the proposal platform .

I promise you , Lyla , that I will never hurt you or break your Trust .

I will never let you face your battles alone .

I will cherish every moment we have together , whether in joy or hardship .

So please … He flipped open the box to reveal a ring that sparkled like the Harvest Moon above us .

Holding it towards me , his eyes locked on mine .

C 150 The proposal .

Please , give me your heart , as I give you mine .

Be my mate , my partner , my everything .

, but no

place joy , disbelief , and

fallen in

been when Clarissa had

had taken him several assurances from both him and Clarissa in the

heart had

, every seed of doubt had disappeared

, as tears spilt freely down my cheeks as I extended my trembling hand

, I whispered , then louder

Nathan ! I will

cheers as Nathan slipped the

feet , he cupped my face in his

in that moment

, and our lips met in a passionate

kiss

us , conveying everything

claps became a distant hum as we

apart , Nathan

it lit up his

were stained with tears but my heart was fuller than it

came to congratulate us

up with congratulatory words and warm embraces from all the well wishers

all the joy ,

from

had been about to say

turned toward the

waiting his

was empty

ears , snaking his

, I

still havent gotten used to his touch

bought your

the celebration

, he nuzzled my neck , pressing tiny open mouthed kisses

to squirm at the

is as good

will not stop at

, I still need to ask Mother Liora if she … She doesnt , he stopped me halfway

her Oh !

didnt have any

him to lead me

festival grounds , Nanny called out

her immediately

also feeling a wave of guilt at what happened

a few seconds with her ? she pleaded with Nathan , who

, I thought he would refuse , but he simply

house .

, I and Nanny looked at every other place except at

cleared her throat

, trying

happy about your engagement ? If I wasnt , I wouldnt have accepted it ,

worry , Nan ! Another round of

decided I was going to apologize for

not … Im sorry … Both of us started speaking at

, and

, Nanny nudged me

shook my

you first , I

nodded and took a deep breath

the

didnt do it

you , but I

so sorry

I nodded .

sorry too

have

she that dangerous ? I asked

reached for my hands , pressing it on