The Alpha’s Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger

Chapter 249 249: Reunion at the oak tree...

Neriah

Beads of sweat formed on my forehead.

"Yes," another warrior confirmed "She said she hasn't been here long," he pointed out. "If she's been waiting for Thames, surely she would have seen the intruder pass by."

All eyes turned back to me. I felt my mouth go dry. If I don't answer correctly, I might be buried alongside the strange man.

"I was meditating," I said, the half-truth coming more easily than expected. "When I meditate, I … lose track of time and my surroundings. If someone passed by, I wouldn't have noticed."

"Didn't you just say you were waiting for Thames?" Their leader asked again.

Thames came to where I was and took one of my hands, placing tiny kisses on my knuckles before he let out an easy chuckle.

"Ah, well, she's probably just flustered from being questioned and that's enough, you all. I was with her. We had a slight quarrel and she came into the forest. We were together when I got a mindlink from the Alpha and I left her alone to wait for me," he turned to me and gave me a small, reassuring smile. "Right?"

I hesitated, glancing at him before quickly nodding. "Yes, I must have misspoken."

The warrior leader didn't look convinced, but before he could push further, my father let out a huff of frustration.

"Enough of this nonsense," he snapped. "How dare you insinuate that my daughter would know anything about that devil?"

"I'm sorry, Alpha," the warrior leader quickly bowed his head and then turned to me. "I'm sorry, little miss."

My father turned to me, studying my face for what felt like an eternity, his dark eyes boring into mine as if trying to extract the truth by sheer force of will. Finally, he made a disgusted sound in the back of his throat.

"Get out of my sight," he hissed. "Return to the pack immediately. We will discuss your disobedience later."

"Alpha, she wasn't…"

You know better than to let her wander off. Get

need to be told twice. I dipped my head in submission and hurried away, careful not to look up at the oak tree as

I was well away from the clearing did I allow myself to slow down. My mind racing with the implications of what I had done. I had lied to my

yet, despite the trouble, I would likely face, I couldn't bring myself to regret my decision. For the first time in my life, I had acted solely on my own

A strange, electric thrill – the sensation of having taken the first step on a path of my own

meaningful, something that defined me as more than just the Alpha's daughter. And despite the uncertainty ahead, I couldn't help the small smile that curved my lips as I

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the pack and warriors tripled on each entrance spot. Despite all my attempts to know what was happening, Thames had remained

each other as he was constantly following my father around. Those three days, felt like torture

at dinner, casual inquires during pack

was operating under a

earlier than before and was too tired to start my chores,

lighten the horizon when hushed voices and hurried footsteps stirred me from rest. I peeked through my window and saw several alphas arriving, together with the Lycan Leader whom I recognized

arriving when it wasn't

happening – something my father hadn't wanted me

house, careful to avoid the creaking floorboard outside my parent's room. Once outside, I

the commotion at the main hall, making it suprinsingly easy for me to navigate through the shadows between cabins.

protective runes that glowed faintly in the pre – dawn light. Two guards stood at the nearest exit, but they were engaged in animated conversation about the unexpected arrival of the

sliding through the gap between post

heart was beating from anticipation and thrill. The cool morning air filled my lungs as I ran,

familiar path, deciding if I didn't see him, I'll come back home immediately before anyone missed me. Dawn was breaking now, painting the forest in soft hues of pink and gold,

minutes later, I arrived at the clearing that led to the oak tree and I stopped running. As I approached the tree, I paused when

green-eyed man. He was leaning against the tree. He was dressed differently from the other day and his red hair was

the cloak, my messy hair and my breathlessness. The man lifted his head as I drew near and a smile