The Alpha’s Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger

Chapter 331: Changing Traditions

Lyla

I stood at the head of the war room table, pointing at the map where we'd marked the last known location of the Dark One's forces. "We need scout patrols along these three ridges," I insisted. "If we can identify his new host early enough, we might be able to prevent another full-scale attack."

"The east ridge is still too exposed," I continued, dragging my finger across the parchment. "If he comes through the Vale, we'll be cornered between the cliffs and our own camps."

"We haven't picked up anything from him in six days, Lyla. How about you take it easy and rest? We have already planned out the strategy for an unexpected attack. We have the numbers now and are ready."

I didn't look up. "That's exactly what he wants. Lull us into stillness. Make us soft."

Clarissa crossed her arms. "He's not stupid. He won't charge unless he's sure he can break us."

"That's why we need to stay unpredictable," I said. "We keep rotating the scouts. Every two hours. And I want the eastern watchtower reinforced—double sentries."

Nanny sighed. "You've barely eaten; more than anyone, you need your strength. Just because you're a Moonsinger doesn't mean you're immune to rest."

I bristled at being spoken about as if I were a baby in the midst of grown-ups. "I'm perfectly capable of determining what I should and shouldn't be doing."

"With all due respect," Caius added carefully, "you've been pushing yourself too hard since Nathan's funeral. Even warriors need rest between battles, and we need you more than any of the warriors. But we won't be able to make the most of your power if the Dark One should attack now and you're exhausted."

Luna Vanessa nodded in agreement. "Lyla, please. You need to slow down. Else you'll burn out."

"So what? It is resting and slowing down that got us to this stage. This war has lingered longer than it should have, and I am tired of waiting. If you cannot support me, I will do it with or without your help."

The room went quiet for a heartbeat as everyone stared at me before Lenny cleared his throat gently.

"What she means is…."

exactly what I mean. I won't sit around and play guessing

admit. Yes, I was tired, and yes, the pregnancy was draining my energy faster than expected.

sharply, "but by real fighting, not behind the tales of

especially when I saw the hurt flash across Nanny's face. She had been

and Lycan pack present, there's something else we need to discuss." He straightened, his presence filling the room. "Blue Ridge Pack needs a new Alpha. It's not wise to leave them without leadership during these uncertain

toward Luna Vanessa and Clarissa, who sat together near the centre of the table. "What are your

death, looked up. "We'd prefer to hear

Clarissa is pregnant with Nathan's child, Ramsey could appoint an Alpha Regent until the baby comes of age. That would maintain the

Hayes from Stone Hill Pack. "Blue Ridge needs strong leadership now, not twenty

about Beta Jeremy?" suggested Lenny. "Nathan's father has been effectively running the pack alongside

the packs in the south, others

spoken, Luna Vanessa nodded thoughtfully. "Thank you all for your input." Her voice was measured and dignified. "As an Elder of Blue Ridge and the

saw that most of them assumed she was speaking about baby Logan, her infant son with Alpha

a son," asked Gamma Darius's replacement, "wouldn't that create conflict over the

Vanessa shook her head firmly. "By right, the seat is supposed to pass through Alpha Logan's direct bloodline. Instead of appointing a regent, my daughter Clarissa will

words registered in everyone's minds. Clarissa straightened in her chair. Despite

finally

Vanessa finished for him. "She's well-versed in pack affairs and possesses an Alpha

had a woman rule them. The closest a woman had come to being

when Nathan's child grows up? Knowing

will rule as Alpha," Luna

it should have been originally. The pack will no longer be ruled

older Elders scoffed. "That's not how things are

grew stronger with each word. "Perhaps it's time for this dichotomy to end. An heir is an heir, regardless of whether they're male or female. As long as they have the basic requirement—possessing an Alpha or Luna wolf and being the firstborn true child of the Alpha—they deserve to hold the

surprised to find myself agreeing wholeheartedly with my mother. "I