The Alpha’s Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger

Lyla

"Too tight!" I murmured, already feeling the air leave my lungs.

Finally, Ramsey lets me go. While I was still trying to take deep, restorative breaths, he captured my lips again, kissing me with so much fervour that my heart stopped beating. When we pulled apart, he held me for a few minutes, staring at me before he placed another kiss on my forehead.

Then, still holding me by his side, practically tucking me to his side, he turned and faced the small crowd that had gathered around us. They all looked embarrassed on our behalf.

"Who did this?" Ramsey growled, searching the faces in the crowd as if the offender would suddenly come forth to confess. But I knew better. Whoever did this would not stand here afterwards, waiting for us to make up our minds about whether or not we'd expose them.

"Alpha," Lenny came forth, and every gaze turned to him. Thank the goddess that Luna Lyla is fine, but we need to move," he urged. Whoever did this could still be watching. They might try again. We should take her to a safe place."

"I'll have the crime and investigation department analyse the scene," Gamma Dairus said.

"Don't worry about that," Lenny said quietly, facing him. "I already gave instructions for that to be done. You'll agree with me that, unless proven otherwise, the only persons who are not guilty are Luna Lyla and Alpha Ramsey. The rest of us are suspects."

"What rubbish are you unto, Beta?" Gamma Dairus scoffed.f "It's my jurisdiction, not yours. You're supposed to be licking the Alpha's arse not trying to be intelligent."

"I lick his arse well, by the way. Perhaps that's the reason he's had me around this long. The investigation would be carried out by a third party to ensure transparency. A threat to the Luna's life threatens everything we hold dear and truth."

"You cannot…"

"He's right, Gamma Dairus," Ramsey interrupted. "Someone tried to kill my mate, right in my pack. I wouldn't trust my father to carry out the investigations if he were still alive. We'll get it handled, don't worry. Go and check our security posts and make sure everything is alright."

For a moment, Gamma Dairus glared at Lenny, who returned the favour equally before bowing stiffly to Ramsey and moving away. There was this fierce rivalry between them that I didn't understand. When he was gone, Lenny turned to us.

"Let's get out of here."

Ramsey nodded, keeping his arm around me as we hurried toward the pack office building. Guards flanked us on all sides, their eyes constantly scanning for threats.

Once inside, Ramsey guided me to his office—the most secure room in the building. Lenny followed, already speaking rapidly into his radio, organising search parties to hunt for the saboteur.

"This was planned," Ramsey said, pacing like a caged animal. "Someone inside our territory planted that bomb."

"A spy?" I asked, the implications making my blood run cold.

Lenny confirmed. "The question

chair, my legs suddenly weak as adrenaline ebbed. "If Nathan has spies inside White

taking my hands in his. "I'm doubling your security

tonight's ritual more complicated," I pointed

need to

moon is tonight. It's our only chance to convert the Ferals

we know you're a primary

get. Besides, it proves Beta Jeremy – Nathan's father is

the door burst open. Gamma Darius rushed in, his hair was wild around his face. He looked like he'd seen an army

breached," he announced breathlessly. "Three sentries were found dead, and

they are at least? Is it Nathan and his

to find out what happened," Gamma Dairus said. "I doubt it's Nathan; our scouts have reported only a small advance since yesterday. They're still in the plains before

small faction ahead" I suggested. "Hiding their time, waiting for the main

track down any enemies who've

nodded. "Take Killian and the eastern patrol. Secure

Lenny hurried out, I turned to Ramsey. "What about Cassidy?

grim "Nothing. But I received a message from my cousin. Strange

Nathan,"

ritual can't wait. With or without White Lake's support, we must be

letting you out of my sight," Ramsey said,

necessity. "Fine, but I need to meet with Nanny and the Moon Temple contingent first. They arrived earlier

escort you," Darius

to coordinate our defenses at the northern gate. Stay with Lyla," he instructed Darius. "Don't

Nanny and her group were

had to go through that, Luna. I'm sorry about your car, too. I wish I were there to

biggest threat to Nathan's plans," I replied. "The prophecy

know that. I wish there was a way for us to forget about everything and move on. I already lost my son; I wouldn't want

by his perception. "What do you

evil involve sacrifice, which I am sure you are not willing to risk. If

reached the reception hall. Nanny was already there, surrounded by a dozen

embrace me. "I felt it," she whispered. "The attempt on your life. I warned you, Lyla. You cannot dangle yourself out there like a

knees drawn together because I want to be fine." I hugged her back,