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."

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

thought that had been growing overnight suddenly flitted into my mind.

the baby," I said. "There must be some herbal concoction to

quietly. "I've never been pregnant.

not believing her for a second. "How did you make the herbal drink you just gave

and he recommended it," she replied stiffly. She began gathering her supplies more rapidly. "You can do

this healer; he would know what

am caring for you is because your mother asked. Otherwise, I

word, she swept out of the room,

as Ramsey walked in. He

glancing toward

window, avoiding his gaze. "What was what

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

better to do than fight with everyone?" I retorted, moving

tone softening. "I'm sorry. That wasn't my

crossing my arms over

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

inside me. My hormones were in chaos—one moment irritated, the next aroused. I tried to control the desire spreading through my

immediately. He turned me slowly to face him, his eyes darkening. His lips found mine in a hungry kiss. I melted against him, my arms winding around his neck as his hands pulled me closer. His tongue teased the seam

wanton. With all the chaos, we've not been intimate for a while, so I could understand why my body was acting as if it didn't get Ramsey now

began to wander lower, Ramsey broke the kiss. He looked down at

his voice husky. "We would

know it was a poor excuse. Ramsey would never be intimate with me as

like to come with me?" he asked,

still feeling dazed from the

need to freshen up first," I added, trying to

Ramsey smiled, then his expression turned more serious. "I've spoken to the joining priest. Two days from today,

My mood instantly shifted.