The Alpha’s Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger

Chapter 323: A Change of Heart

Lyla

I woke up feeling oddly refreshed. For the first time in a long while, I'd had a dreamless sleep- no nightmares about Nathan, no visions of the Dark One, just peaceful darkness.

When I opened my eyes, I saw Terra brewing something at the small table by the window—the familiar scent of herbs filled the room.

"You're awake?" she asked, noticing my movement.

I nodded and slipped out of bed, moving to the window. I was in Ramsey's bedroom, the Alpha suite on the top floor of the pack house. Outside, everything looked peaceful. Birds chirped in the nearby trees, pack members went about their morning routines, and there was no sign of chaos or battle. The attack from White Lake hadn't started yet.

That should be a good thing. But I had this strange feeling that something was hanging over us, looming in the darkness, waiting to strike, like a fearful premonition. I didn't know what this meant, and I never anticipated that White Lake would suddenly turn against us.

Did it have something to do with my visions of Neriah? My vision had ended with Thames asking her to run away with him. Did she do that? What happened next? Did it have anything to do with White Lake or White Moon?

There was a connection between both packs. There was something about it, but I couldn't place my finger on it. I didn't have even the slightest idea what that could be. We needed Warriors from White Lake because of their unique trait, which is perfect for fighting the Dark One.

Why not warriors from White Moon, White Hill, or White Cloud? As I pondered these thoughts, I returned to the bed as Terra approached with a steaming cup.

"Drink all of it," she murmured, pressing the cup into my hands.

I nodded and drank the liquid, grimacing at its bitter taste. I waited for her to hand me more herbal concoctions—she usually insisted on at least three different brews for healing—but was surprised to see her packing up her supplies.

"No more healing tonics?" I asked.

Terra shook her head. "Now that you're pregnant, I can only give you things that won't harm the baby and will nourish it."

I rolled my eyes and touched my stomach. "I'd almost forgotten about that," I muttered. "Are you sure there's even a baby here?"

"I'm surprised you haven't gone to see a healer yet," Terra said quietly, wiping down the table. "Aren't you curious?"

"If it's true, it'll get to Ramsey's ears before I take a step outside that room, and I told you, it's better that Ramsey or anyone doesn't know about the baby."

glanced at me but didn't say anything. Instead, she continued wiping down

overnight suddenly flitted into my mind. I walked over to

don't want to keep the baby," I said. "There must be

expression closing off. "I don't know anything about that," she said quietly. "I've never been pregnant.

for a second. "How did

supplies more rapidly.

ask this healer; he would know what would

thank you," she shook her head. "The only reason I am caring for you is because your mother asked.

swept out of the room, closing the door behind

immediately, the door opened again as Ramsey walked in. He wore a

about?" he asked, glancing toward the hallway where

returned to the window, avoiding

angry. She didn't greet me in her usual cheery way.

everyone?" I retorted,

followed, his tone softening. "I'm sorry.

nothing, crossing

me, wrapping his arms around my waist. We rocked slowly together

different kind of heat began to build inside me. My hormones were in chaos—one moment irritated, the next aroused. I tried to control

him, my arms winding around his neck as his hands pulled me closer. His tongue teased the seam of my lips until

feeling wanton. With all the chaos, we've not been intimate for a while,

lower, Ramsey broke the kiss. He looked down at me

he said, his voice husky. "We would be half satiated in an hour,

to reach out for him and continue from where we stopped, but what he said was the truth. Also, I know it was a poor excuse. Ramsey would never be intimate with me as I am still healing, but I know he didn't want

like to come with me?" he asked, breaking

dazed from the kiss. "I'd like

I

his expression turned more serious. "I've spoken to the joining priest. Two days from

My mood instantly shifted.