The Alpha’s Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger

Chapter 285

Chapter 285 285: Dangerous revelations...

Clarissa

I continued to tend to Lyla's wounds, carefully cleaning the dried blood from her face. The uneasy truce between us felt fragile, like glass that might shatter at the slightest pressure. Years of rivalry don't simply vanish in a single night, no matter how dire the circumstances.

As I worked, Lyla's eyes suddenly locked on mine with an intensity that made me pause.

"There's life growing inside you," she said quietly.

I avoided her gaze, setting aside the bloodied cloth and rising to my feet. Crossing the room to the small window, I peered out at the darkness, giving her my back.

"Clarissa," Lyla insisted, following me despite her injuries. "I can feel it. You're pregnant."

I rolled my eyes, turning to face her. "I know that," I scoffed. "What woman wouldn't know she's pregnant with her own child?"

The confirmation seemed to stun her into momentary silence. I'd planned to keep this secret as long as possible, especially from Lyla. But something about her now—a certain gentleness that hadn't been there before—made the truth spill out.

"Does Nathan know?" she asked.

I shook my head. "No. And I'd prefer to keep it that way for now."

"Is that why you're helping me? Because of the baby?"

"I'm helping you because—" I began, but suddenly, everything around me faded.

Clarissa, where are you? Nathan's voice filled my mind. You missed the strategy meeting. Return to the pack house immediately.

The force of his mind-link was stronger than usual, almost painful. There was something different about it—an undercurrent of darkness that had never been present before.

I went for a run in the forest. I just wanted to clear my head, I replied, trying to keep my thoughts controlled. Knowing who Nathan is, if he senses the weirdest change in my response, he will definitely know that something is up. I lost track of time. I'll be back soon.

There was a pause, long enough to make my heart race with fear.

See that you are. We have preparations to complete.

broke, leaving me dizzy. When I focused again, Lyla was watching me

explain how she

he say?" Lyla asked, her

and need to return." I moved quickly around the shelter, gathering my

safe," Lyla protested. "If he realizes you

won't," I cut her off.

she reminded me. "It's Xander, too. He's dangerous

I'll bring food and medicine" I hesitated, then

she nodded. "Be careful," she said

replied,

toward the pack house. Every shadow seemed to harbor a threat, and

his tall figure silhouetted against the light from inside. Even from a distance, I could sense something

The mere thought that I could be carrying the child of the Dark One sent a

One in Nathan, especially since he has always been like

really?" he asked as I

I replied, keeping my tone light. "Needed to clear

I thought I saw a flicker of blue in his eyes—a color

different," he said

heart nearly stopped. Could he smell Lyla on me? No way, she wasn't on her heat, so that

during my run. Got

moved to step past him, but his hand shot out, gripping my arm with bruising

you doing at your father's private study? How did you know where it was? Even your

off me. "This is my first time hearing it's a private study. My father has shown me there

follow us? What did you hear?" he continued,

I feigned ignorance.

going in that direction, but do you know what is funnier?

have forgotten, Nathan, this is my home, the grounds, the nooks and the crannies, every part of it. I can choose to go wherever I wish to go.

you're lying to me, Clarissa," he

but because of the emptiness behind his eyes as he said it. This wasn't the man I knew—the one who, despite his flaws, had always treated

I managed

he stepped aside to let me pass. "The meeting you missed," he said as I reached the door. "We've decided to

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