The Alpha’s Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger

Chapter 255

Chapter 255 255: The Dark one will gladly have you...

Neriah

When I looked up, he watched me intently and his eyes held…an emotion I could not explain.

"Let me go!" I said through gritted teeth.

"No!" he shook his head. "Stay…" then turning to the crowd he said. "I Rian accept you as my mate, Neriah." And then he lowered his mouth and captured my lips.

The kiss had been so sudden but when I recovered, I pushed him away from me, hating how compromised the whole thing was now. I turned to the pack members and saw them watching me with disdain. It was bad enough that I was already the black sheep of the pack but this….?

Thames was their favourite pack child. Everyone loved him, cherished him and now I've hurt him. I'm sure no one considered that there was a s huge possibility that my father was behind this.

I remained in stony silence as we completed the engagement process by the end of the night, Rian presented me with a ring as proof of our newfound engagement.

The night continued after that and after I left the stage in forced merriment. Laughter and music echoed, but I could only hear the faint ringing in my ears. I couldn't believe my father would crush me with an announcement like that and put my life at a standstill.

I've tried to reach out to Thames but I cannot. Plus my dad had left strict orders with the sentry on duty around the clearing not to let me go until the night was well spent. But now, I was standing alone again.

My so-called fiancée – the last time I saw him was charming his way into the heart of an Alpha who was giggling like a girl. I needed to find him. If anyone could help me it would be him.

My hands trembled at my sides as I weaved through the crowd. I was searching for Rian.

My heart pounded in my chest, each beat echoing louder with every step I took. The need to confront him clawed at my insides. I needed to stop this before it could begin – before my life was stripped away from me completely.

I wanted Thames – Not Rian.

Finally, I spotted him standing near the edge of the clearing, half-hidden by shadows. He was deep in conversation with a group of men. His posture was relaxed – too relaxed for someone whose life had just been tired to a woman he'd never even met before tonight.

My throat tightened.

For a moment, I hesitated. Would he even care? Would he listen?

But the memory of his amused smile at the food table flickered in my mind – how he had spoken to me without pretence or arrogance. Maybe… just maybe… he wasn't entirely like the others.

I forced my feet to move, stopping a few steps away from him.

"Rian."

finding his mind almost instantly. A slow, knowing smile crept onto his face as if he'd

smooth, low – dangerous.

My heart shattered.

"You knew I would?"

over your face when your father called out your name and asked you to join us. I thought we had this instant chemistry and you'd like to

fingers curled into

should know why

a flick of his wrists. When they were gone, he took a slow step closer – close enough for me to catch the faint scent of cedar

"I'm listening."

around quickly to make sure no one was paying attention to us before lowering

have to

as amusement flickered

"Do I?"

not yours to marry," I whispered

gaze – too fast for me to catch. Then his expression smoothed over into that

mate?" he tilted his head, eyes

painfully in

"He… he's not here."

He smiled. "How convenient."

for either of us. I already have a fated mate and I love him

in just slightly, just so far enough that I'd be able to hear what he was

have a choice in

caught

searched my face for a long

a shot, that's why I met you before the introduction and now I want you more than ever. I also had a

I pleaded, my voice cracking. "Refuse. If we both

remained silent. Something told me this man wasn't as powerless as he claimed to be. He was

my chest, threatening to

do this. I love Thames so much. It's

he said quietly. "This marriage is not because we both want it. It's

want to put myself first," I cried. "I want to be happy

gaze locked onto mine. For a moment, I thought he might relent – that he might agree to help me. But then he leaned in

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255