The Alpha’s Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger

Chapter 229 229: Rising tensions...

Ramsey

As Seth left to deliver the message, I was reluctant to leave. The unexpected arrival of someone connected to Miriam set off warning bells in my mind.

I studied her face. "Do you have any idea what this could be about?"

She shook her head. "No, But I'll find out soon enough."

I crossed my arms. "Do you want to see her?"

She exhaled, thinking. "I suppose I should. If she came all this way, it must be important."

"Then let me go with you," I said firmly.

She gave me a small smile but she shook her head. "I appreciate your protectiveness darling, but I should talk to her first. If something feels off, I'll let you know.

I trusted Lyla's judgment and she was right – we couldn't put everything on hold for every surprise that came our way. Still, I didn't like it but I also knew she could handle herself. I studied her for a moment before nodding. "Fine. But if she tries anything…"

"I'll handle it," she assured me, swinging her legs over the bed.

"And if anything seems off…"

"I will call you immediately," she smiled, resting her palm against my chest.

I wasn't convinced but I decided to let it go. I leaned in, stealing one last kiss before stepping back. "Be careful. Mind link me if you need anything. I'll be in the garden with Lenny. Let me know how it goes, okay?"

She nodded. "You too. Tell me what Lenny says."

I gave her one last look before turning and walking out of the room As I made my way down the hall, my mind raced with possibilities.

What did Terra want? And more importantly, how was she connected to Miriam?

Something told me that this visit wouldn't be simple and I also had a sinking feeling that whatever it was – it was only the beginning.

As I turned towards the garden two questions now occupied my mind.

urgent that Lenny needed to

what did the Moon Temple want with

and Lyla had first declared our bond as mates and it held so many memories for me.

hushed tones and running his hand over his hair, the moment he saw me,

took you so long?" he queried; his voice was

a small hitch this morning," I replied, rubbing the back of my neck. "I had to take care

"Well, brace yourself because there's trouble… lots of it. First of all, the food and spices including those fighting resources made specially for Ferals and Moonstones coming through the werewolf trade routes

I stiffened. "What?"

it would cripple us in more ways than one and

was supposed to make it to White Mountains," Lenny continued. "Since we rely heavily on the waterways and the roads that cut through various werewolf packs, every last crate

toll

informed me that most of the werewolf packs especially in the South and West are breaking away from the rulership of the White Mountain and the White

I went still.

want to be a part of the Lycan World. And…" he

smile crossed my face. "Let me guess – Nathan Tanner is

exhaled, nodding. "How did

have had the resources or the backing to pull something like this off except

not surprised? You don't even

knew it might happen eventually. I just didn't anticipate them to declare an Alpha

voice dropped to a whisper. "Ramsey, this is dangerous. If we don't put a stop to this

can't afford to be cut off from the werewolves. Despite what Nathan thinks, we need each other. That's the only way we can maintain our balance and I know something must have aggrieved them so much

"Nathan doesn't care. He wants to tear

to them first," I decided. "I want to try for a dialogue

frowned. "You

has always been that way. You cannot imagine what he did and the narrative he sold to Lyla. He practically told Lyla that I had him in the dungeon against this wish, but that wasn't what happened. Nathan is a manipulator. He feeds on people's emotions and runs with them. Who knows what he must have told these other Alphas that made them

you to tell me," Lenny sighed. "So what do we do now? How

them vulnerable in the long run. If I can make him see that, we might have a chance to fix this before it escalates and do it quietly. I don't want this blowing over. You know how our world is… they might get annoyed

get stronger. A little show of

One wants, chaos and then coming in as our saviour. He would win easily. I need to speak with him first. Blue Ridge has always influenced werewolves, I'm sure

eyes narrowed. "Is it because of

I didn't hesitate. "Yes."