The Alpha’s Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger

Chapter 398 - 398: First contact

Charis

By 1 PM, we were packed into a sleek black SUV—Ramsey, me, Nanny, Kyren, and two other Hollow Kin members whose names I still hadn't caught. The atmosphere was tense, filled with the kind of anticipatory energy that preceded either great victories or disasters.

I remained quiet for the entire trip, my hands resting protectively over my stomach as I tried to calm the anxiety that had been building since morning. The twins seemed to sense my unease, moving restlessly inside me as if they too could feel the gravity of what we were about to face.

"We're stopping first to meet with our ambassador," Kyren explained, his gaze focused on something outside the window. "He's been our intermediary with the human world for decades, managing the delicate balance of keeping our existence hidden while still maintaining necessary contacts."

I nodded but didn't trust myself to speak. My throat felt tight with worry, and every instinct I possessed was screaming that we were walking into something dangerous.

When we arrived at a nondescript office building downtown, I made a decision that surprised even me.

"I'm staying in the car," I announced as the men prepared to exit.

Ramsey turned to me with concern. "Hey babe, are you feeling alright?"

"I'm fine. I just... I need a few minutes to centre myself before we face whatever's waiting at the police station."

Kyren looked like he wanted to argue, but something in my expression made him reconsider. "We'll be quick," he said finally.

After the men disappeared into the building, leaving Nanny and me.

"Nanny," I said quietly, turning to face her, "I'm scared."

Her expression immediately softened. "What are you afraid of, sweetheart?"

"This whole situation. The killings, this Delia woman, the way everyone is acting like we're on the verge of something bad." I pressed my hands more firmly against my stomach. "Is this going to be the beginning of another war?"

The question hung in the air between us, heavy with the memory of everything we'd endured during the fight with the Dark One. The losses, the fear, the constant uncertainty about whether we'd all survive to see another day.

"I can't afford to go through that again," I continued, my voice breaking slightly. "I'm still recovering from the last time. My body, my mind, my heart—I don't think I have another war in me, especially not while I'm carrying the babies."

over and took my hands in hers. "Oh, my dear girl. You're borrowing trouble

"But what if—"

suddenly start appearing in downtown traffic?" Nanny's tone was gently teasing, but her eyes were

dangerous. Like we're walking into a trap that we can see coming but

case, then we handle it the same way we've handled every other crisis—together, with wisdom, and with the strength that

darkness, that new life can emerge from the ashes

ready to be a mother in the middle of a crisis," I admitted. "I wanted time to adjust, to prepare, to figure

mate who will move heaven and Earth to protect you and your children. You have a family that will not turn their

choices? What if my decisions put everyone at

the consequences together and learn from the experience," Nanny said. "That's what

love. "You are my daughter in every way that matters. And I will do everything in my power to protect you. I love you more than my own

brought a smile to my face, despite my fears.

whole werewolf and Lycan world, the last Moonsinger, and a woman who has already faced down a 10,000-year-old evil and won. Whatever we encounter

Ramsey slid into the seat

are you feeling?" he

and meant it. "Ready

drive to the police station was short, but my anxiety began building again as we approached the government building. A uniformed officer was waiting for us at the

exited the SUV, the officer stepped forward with his hand extended toward Kyren. "Mr. Kyren? I'm

ignored the offered handshake, his eyes cold with impatience. "Where

dropped awkwardly to his side. "Well, sir, we can't take you to the scene just

hundreds of miles to sit in an office discussing bureaucratic nonsense. People are dying while you waste our time

I understand your

don't understand anything," Kyren interrupted sharply. "You're a small-town law enforcement officer dealing with something far beyond your comprehension. We

"Look, I don't

smoothly, "perhaps we should respect their procedures. A

appreciate your chief's thoroughness. We're happy to meet with him before

shot Ramsey a look that could have melted steel, but he

a corridor lined with wanted posters and community outreach bulletins