The Alpha’s Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger

Chapter 320: Siege

Lyla

The door burst open suddenly as Caius rushed in. Though his face remained carefully blank, I knew immediately that something was wrong. He approached Ramsey directly, bending to whisper in his ear.

I watched Ramsey's expression, searching for any reaction, but he maintained perfect control. He nodded once before Caius straightened and left the room as quickly as he'd arrived.

"What was that about?" I asked, concerned.

"It's fine," Ramsey replied, suddenly gathering the maps on the table and forgetting about the tears he had seen in my eyes.. "It's nothing to worry about. I'll take care of it."

"Ramsey—"

"You need rest," he said, cutting me off gently. "Let me take you back to the pack house."

"Don't do that with me, Ramsey," I said with a deep sigh. "I know Caius didn't come bearing good news. Just tell me what the problem is, I swear, I won't act on my own volition. I need to know."

"Baby," he said quietly, looking into my eyes directly. "It's nothing to worry about, I promise."

I wanted to press further, but exhaustion was catching up with me. My chest wound throbbed dully despite Terra's healing, and the news of my pregnancy had left me emotionally drained.

When we stepped into the corridor, Nanny rose from the chair she had been sitting in, clearly waiting for us. She came to me immediately, glancing from me to Ramsey. I know in her head, she must be wondering why Ramsey wasn't dancing with joy because of the baby news.

I didn't know what excuse I would give her regarding that. Nanny didn't know about the sacrifice yet. If she knows, my days of freedom would be over. Unlike Ramsey, who might deal gently with me and not force his ideas on me, Nanny didn't care about my stance. She will do what she wants if she thinks it will protect me.

"I'll help her back," Nanny offered, reaching for my arm.

"No need," Ramsey said, with a polite but firm tone. "I'll take her myself."

Nanny hesitated, then nodded, shooting me a questioning look. I gave her a slight shrug in response, also glad that I won't be getting questioned by her anytime soon.

Ramsey slid his arm around my waist, his other hand taking mine. He held me close but carefully, mindful of my injury, his body providing warmth and support as we walked. The simple contact calmed me despite my concern over the secret message.

seat with gentle hands before walking around to the driver's side. As we

the Ferals attack again? I didn't hear the warning sound. Is

control," Ramsey assured me, his eyes focused on the road. "You don't need to worry

"But—"

Lyla," he said, reaching over

leaned back against the seat, closing my eyes in defeat. If he wouldn't tell me now, I'd find out another way later. For

my stomach growled loudly in the quiet car. I

formed between us.. "Sounds like

starving," I admitted, placing

sent most of the kitchen staff home to be with their families," Ramsey explained. "There's only a skeleton crew taking turns for meals at the pack house.

pulled into a small restaurant that had somehow remained open despite the recent battles. The owner, a

three people—steak, potatoes, vegetables, soup, and an entire basket of bread. When it arrived, I devoured everything with an intensity that surprised even

with raised eyebrows as I finished my steak and started on my second serving of potatoes.

I replied between bites, then froze

was trying to cut up my steak into small chunks. He looked

you say anything?" he asked,

flashed him a nervous smile. "I said, I've not eaten for more than two days, so it's normal for my

flesh. You've always looked the same to me, and honestly, it worries me that I might injure you whenever we're…" he paused, glancing around, but no one was paying attention

prefer women

in a teasing tone. "I don't mind back rolls and juicy laps. It's one of my biggest fantasies. A lot of human women are like

the longest time. She's like a size zero, why…" I stopped talking, wishing I could take back the last few seconds.

I didn't mean it like

the steak. "I know you're annoyed that

her… it just popped out of my head. I promise. I don't blame you for

my appetite after that. So, I had

dinner, we drove the rest of the way to the pack house.

we arrived home. As always, Seth was at the door to greet us. Ramsey dismissed him for the night

my chest, and helped me find comfortable clothes to sleep in. His attention was tender,

to get me water, snacks, and some medicine, in case I had indigestion. I always have that when