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.

Lenny needed

the Moon

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

over his hair, the moment he saw me,

so long?" he queried; his voice was tinged with

replied, rubbing the back of my neck. "I had to take care of it. What's wrong?" I studied

trouble… lots of it. First of all, the food and spices including those

I stiffened. "What?"

power distribution in our world. If our supply chain was cut off, it would cripple us in more ways than one and the White Mountain region has been trading them with werewolf territories for generations. They were transported through waterways and roads that crossed multiple werewolf

continued. "Since we rely heavily on the waterways and the roads that cut through

reason for it? Didn't we pay the toll fees? Did someone break some rules or breach their

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

I went still.

no longer want to be a

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

exhaled, nodding. "How did

my arms over my chest, chuckling. Everything was beginning to make sense pieced together. "Because none of the other Alphas would have had the resources or the backing to pull something like this off except for Blue Ridge. They're the only werewolf pack that is not directly funded by the White Mountains. It makes sense they'd be the first

frustrated. "So you're not not surprised?

eventually.

don't put a stop to this now, more packs will follow

"We 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 that they decided to

doesn't care. He wants to tear us

reach out to them first," I decided. "I want to

dialogue?" Lenny frowned. "You think they'll

an idiot and for a Beta, he's way smarter than an average werewolf Alpha and 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

to tell me," Lenny sighed. "So what do

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

before they get stronger. A little show of force that would put them in

maybe this is exactly what the Dark One wants, chaos and then coming in as our saviour. He would win easily. I need to speak with him first.

"Is

I didn't hesitate. "Yes."