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 .

lips parted , but no

over the place joy , disbelief , and overwhelming sense of

have fallen in love

I had been when Clarissa had said I wouldnt

both him and Clarissa in the

my heart had

this proposal , every seed of doubt

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

, I whispered , then louder

Nathan ! I will

cheers as Nathan slipped

his feet , he cupped my face in his hands , his touch as gentle as

that moment

and our lips met in a

kiss blurred the world

, conveying everything

crowds cheers and claps became a distant hum

we finally pulled apart , Nathan

was so wide it lit up his

with tears but my heart was fuller than it had ever

congratulate us , alongside other pack members

and warm

then , amid all the joy , something tugged at

from just before Nathans

had been about to say something

turned toward the stage

him waiting his turn to

it was

,

, I froze

havent gotten used to his

your favourite

celebration to

nuzzled my neck , pressing

squirm at

world , an engagement is as

not stop at drinking just wine in

thing , dear , I smiled woodenly , I still need to ask Mother Liora

asked her Oh

didnt have any other

him to lead me toward the

the festival grounds , Nanny called

to her immediately

feeling a wave of guilt at what happened

seconds with her ? she pleaded with Nathan , who didnt look

he would refuse , but

house .

looked at every other place except at each

cleared her throat

she said , trying to sound

wasnt , I wouldnt have

worry , Nan ! Another

apologize for hiding my wolf away

Both

, our gazes met ,

Nanny

shook my head

, you first , I insisted

nodded and took a deep

sorry for using the pearl

, I didnt do it on purpose

you , but

sorry about

I nodded .

am sorry

have told

that dangerous ?

and reached for