The Alpha’s Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger

Chapter 235 235: Desperate choices...

Lyla

As soon as I returned the Feral to its cage, I sped through the packlands towards the pack building, my heart was hammering against my ribs. As I ran, I tried calling Ramsey. Thankfully, his line went through but there was no response.

I knew he was far and sending a mindlink might not be easy to get, I tried and was still met with no response. I burst into the lobby of the office building, searching frantically. The corridors blurred past me as I searched for Lenny. I barely noticed the curious glances of the pack members, nor did I care. Right now, all I wanted was answers.

I could still hear Xander's voice echoing in my head: "Choose, now!"

A shiver ran down my spine, and I forced myself to push forward. I finally spotted Lenny near the entrance to one of the conference rooms talking to a group of warriors.

"Lenny," I called out.

He turned quickly, the smile on his face died and immediately shifted from casual to concerned the moment he saw my face. I didn't slow down as I reached him, without hesitation, I grabbed his wrist and pulled him to the side, away from the others.

"Where is Ramsey?" I demanded breathlessly. "I know you know what's going on. Just tell me the truth, Lenny. Where's Ramsey?"

Lenny frowned. "Lyla, calm down. Let me explain."

No!" I cut him off, shaking my head furiously. "Tell me the truth, Lenny. I don't care if it's bad news. I don't care how terrible it is, just…," my voice cracked and my eyes burned with unshed tears. "Just tell me. Please, Lenny."

He reached for me, trying to offer comfort but I noticed his hesitation and the flicker of something in his eyes. Something he wasn't saying. The hesitation was enough to shatter the last shred of composure I had. My breathing became erratic as I paced in circles, my hands clutching at my chest.

The panic attack was taking hold, making the world around me spin.

"I knew it," I whispered. "I knew something was wrong. He hasn't called. He hasn't responded to my mindlink…"

"Lyla, please calm down," Lenny said gently, stepping forward, but I backed away.

I felt like I was suffocating, my chest was so tight… I felt hemmed in, the room, suddenly felt dense and without oxygen. My hands went to my chest, trying to steady my breathing but it wasn't working.

"Lyla?"

froze and whirled around, my vision blurring as I saw the tall figure standing at the other end of the hallways. It was

standing next to me watching me strangely. "Do Lycans make an appearance to the ones they

That's Ramsey. I was trying to tell you that he came

unharmed. A strangled sob tore from my throat as my knees gave out. I crumpled to

was kneeling in front of me gathering

back. "When I arrived, they said you'd gone for a walk. I had to handle

sobbing uncontrollably. "You – why…" I hiccupped between words. "Why wouldn't you take my calls?! Why wouldn't you

of communication and any leak could

filled with regret. "I'm sorry baby. I should have

my face against his shirt.

know," he whispered, pressing a kiss to

pulled back slightly and without a word, scooped me up in his arms and

my sobs subsided. I sat there for a long moment until finally lifted my tear-stained face. Our eyes

deepening the kiss. It was desperate, filled with

pulled apart, I took in a shaky

came to me,"

Ramsey tensed

silver chains, in a dark room. You were bleeding and he said I had to choose between saving you or

attack me in any way. Aside from the fact that I am a Lycan, attacking me would provoke the wrath of the entire Lycans

frowned. "You're not taking this

wants you to feel like you have no control. He doesn't have me. If he did, you wouldn't be seeing mirages and visions – you'd be

"But what if

brushed a strand of hair from my face. "Let him

lines of his face with trembling fingers, reassuring myself that he was really here. "Fine.

didn't deny anything. He admitted he was breaking away from the White Moon Throne's rule. Told us to 'do our worst' and it was the will of his people breaking away from the chains we've held them

a deep sadness

I asked

released her now. She chose to stay