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 .

parted , but no

, disbelief , and overwhelming sense of

think I may have fallen in love with Nathan

know how devastated I had been when Clarissa had said I

him several assurances from both him and Clarissa in

my heart had been

, every seed of doubt

freely down my cheeks as

I whispered , then

Nathan !

crowd erupted in cheers as Nathan slipped the ring

face in his hands , his touch

met , and in that

and our lips met in a passionate

kiss blurred the world

, conveying everything

cheers and claps became a distant hum as we melted into

pulled apart , Nathan rested his forehead against mine

it lit up his entire

were stained with tears but my heart was fuller than

congratulate us , alongside other

up with congratulatory words and warm embraces from all

then , amid all the joy , something tugged at

remembered moment from just

he had been about to

toward the

see him waiting his turn

it was empty

, snaking his hand around my waist

, I

used to his

bought your favourite

the celebration

, he nuzzled my neck , pressing tiny open

not to squirm at the meaning

engagement is as good as getting married

not stop at

I smiled woodenly , I still need to ask Mother Liora if she … She doesnt

already asked her Oh ! I swallowed hard

any other excuse

him to lead me

the festival grounds , Nanny called out to

her immediately ,

a wave of guilt

me a few seconds with her ? she pleaded

thought he would refuse , but he

house .

Nanny looked at every other place except at

, she cleared

said ,

you happy about your engagement ? If I wasnt ,

worry , Nan ! Another round of silence

decided I was going to apologize for hiding my wolf away

… Both of us started speaking at the

, our gazes met , and we burst into

Nanny nudged

shook my head

first

and took a deep

for using the pearl on you

didnt do it on

could protect you , but

sorry about

I nodded .

am sorry

should have told

she that dangerous ? I

for a few seconds and reached for my hands , pressing