The Alpha’s Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger

Chapter 226 226: Power plays...

Nathan

I came in at the first light of dawn and the first thing I did was hit the shower and wash off every trace. I was dressing up when Clarissa finally stirred awake.

Thankfully, she had agreed to my request without putting up an extra fight and I was glad. The privacy I would get without her being here would help me put things into perspective as it should be.

When I finally walked out of the house, I tried to mask the emotions going through me. The morning air was cool but it did little to quieten the fire brewing inside me. I kept thinking about earlier hours and how Clarissa almost caught me.

I had barely stepped out of the euphoria when she confronted me, demanding answers, and pushing me as if she had any control over the choices I made.

But she didn't.

And she never would.

One of the Betas under probation who served as my personal assistant was already waiting for me outside. He nodded wordlessly before falling into step behind me, following as I made my way toward the dungeon.

The dungeon's heavy iron door creaked open as I descended the steps. When the guards saw me, they immediately came alive. Without a word, they unlocked the next iron gates, allowing me entry. I walked in, moving to Miriam's cell.

The scent of damp stone and rusted chains filled my nostrils combined with thick darkness but I didn't need to see clearly to know who was lying in the farthest cell.

Miriam.

breathing was barely audible. I had left her in here to rot for what she did,

ordered. "Let her get

towards the iron gates of the dungeon. I followed closely behind them, trying to hide my frustration. I was tired of waking up to my father's nagging and the only way to get him to go on an errand for me, especially at the moment was to do this one thing he has been pleading

I had been among the first people who got the information, giving me ample time to claim

and one of the most equipped training grounds for warriors and somehow, they had been able to preserve it.

best waterways to aid any fight and vegetation that could help protect them during a war equally. Not just that, they bordered a lot of foreign packs and had a longstanding relationship with them not just for trade

father is the best negotiator I know. In return for releasing Miriam,

courtyard, the guards laid Miriam down carefully and at my

as she coughed

morning light. Her eyes hovered around the place after a while before they finally focused on me, and then she rolled them

gone

low chuckle. "Don't worry, I'll be the one to decide

followed closely by a group of maids carrying trays of food. They set up a small table before Miriam before they set the food down. The aroma of fresh bread, roasted meat and

and then gave her a few things to

toward the feast.

at me. "Since when

fresh clothes and go to the room prepared for you in my house. You won't be returning to the dungeon. At least… not until you offend me

darkened. "What are you planning

up to date with what's been happening. All the Alphas in the North, West, East and South have decided to unite under one government like the Lycans and pull out from their rule. They chose me to

It was a weak, raspy laugh that was more mockery