The Alpha’s Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger

Chapter 220 220: The truth revealed...

Lyla

My heart nearly stopped when I saw who entered.

Cassidy Thorne walked into the hall looking as beautiful and perfect as a Luna. I looked down at my already dusty shoes and my clammy hands, not to mention, that I had managed to wipe half of the makeup on my face out of anxiety.

I couldn't blame her. She had the entire region fighting for her.

First, I felt relief and dread wash over me – the last time I'd seen Cassidy had been during the Harvest Moon Festival, in that room with Xander. He had made her fall or something and honestly when I heard she had been admitted, I was partly happy that she was alive and also, as everywhere has been quiet after that, I thought like me, she had moved on.

For the first time, I regretted not opening up to Ramsey. I could have told him everything and saved myself from this peril. Cassidy could distort the truth to suit her palate and she knows I won't be able to mention Xander because it'll sound like a lie and now it might be too late.

I could only watch as she made her way to the witness stand, her elegant dress rustling softly while I prepared myself for the worst.

Immediately, Elder Eldric, Ramsey's grandfather rose from his seat and came towards the witness stand to Cassidy.

"Cass," he said gently. "Please recount everything you told your parents earlier," he urged.

I didn't miss the fearful glance Cassidy shot toward Ramsey before facing Elder Eldric. When she spoke, her voice was steady and clear. "Lyla did not attempt to murder me.

Gasps filled the room.

I saw a flicker of shock pass through Elder Eldric's face but he recovered quickly, his expression hardening, clearing his throat.

"My dear, you don't need to be afraid. We're here to uncover the truth." He stepped closer, his voice taking on an endearing tone. "Everyone here is interested in you becoming the right Luna of the White Moon Throne and that is why we're here to make sure you get the justice you deserve. Don't worry, we'll protect you."

Wow! That was a hard pill to swallow. I felt so jealous but what good will it do? It's not like I can relate to something like that. I've never had an entire community protect me before.

saying and not under duress to say this either," her voice softened. "I was in the hospital that day, and still shocked from everything, I must have spoken under the influence of the drugs. When I heard that Lyla was being accused wrongly, I decided to

a man suddenly grabbed me from behind, he had a silver knife with him and threatened to kill me

the hall was so profound at this point. The Elders especially those from Ramsey's pack sat frozen, their expression ranging from disbelief to fury. Her Father, Elder Thorne, had a disappointed look on

man when you couldn't even

hesitation. "She used her fighting skills and her Moonsinging ability to drive him out of the room. That's why she wasn't present when the ceremony began – she was protecting me, protecting

a threat

Let's leave it at that. What

Another stunned silence followed.

was stupefied. Was Cassidy trying to defend me? Was there a hidden agenda behind this?

at Ramsey. "You've bewitched her again. Just as you've done all these years! What did my daughter ever do to you except love you? But now, you've forced her

Lenny growled from behind. "Watch your

scoffed. "Fine, I will." Then he stormed towards the witness box and grabbed Cassidy's

did not budge. If anything she remained rooted to the ground, pulling her arm free from her father's

laughed dryly. "Control your emotions, Elder Thorne. If you're so desperate to leave, don't worry, you'll be gone soon enough. Give me a few minutes to

entire hall

didn't plan for things to happen and I will accept full responsibility for all the damages caused as a result

to let the words sink

it was the right thing to do. I was tired of denying what we both felt because I wanted to please everyone. I wanted to measure up and uphold our statues by marrying a Lycan but

of the White Moon Throne is not chosen because she's your mate or can satisfy your itch, she's chosen based on her background, her status, her identity amongst other things. Whether or

to do this right and with the woman I love so much. If anyone…" his eyes swept the

whispers filled the

our jurisdiction!

said it more than once already – Lyla Woodland is my mate and I love her so much that I will kill anything that upsets her. If you can't respect

pause

an official notice that I am going to be with my mate and I don't care what any of you thinks.