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

overnight suddenly flitted into my mind. I

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

about that," she said quietly. "I've never been pregnant. The priestesses at

not believing her for a second. "How did you make

stiffly. She began gathering her supplies more rapidly. "You can do whatever you

"Maybe you could ask this healer; he would know what would be

reason I am caring for you is because

she swept out of the room, closing the door behind

as Ramsey walked in. He wore a

that about?" he asked, glancing toward

window, avoiding his gaze.

greet me

than fight with everyone?"

softening. "I'm

scoffed and said nothing, crossing my arms

and came up behind me, wrapping his arms around my waist. We rocked slowly together for a

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

hungry kiss. I melted against him, my arms winding around his neck as his hands pulled me closer.

all the chaos, we've not been intimate for a while, so I could understand why my body was acting as if it

wander lower, Ramsey broke the kiss. He looked down at me with longing, gently stroking my

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

truth. Also, I know it was a poor excuse. Ramsey

with me?" he

dazed from the kiss. "I'd like

freshen up first," I added, trying to gather

then his expression turned more serious. "I've spoken

My mood instantly shifted.