The Alpha’s Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger

177 The final truth … She stared at me for a second and then lowered on her hind legs , supporting herself with her foreleg .

Everything must have worn her out .

I took another step forward when suddenly , a group of warriors pushed their way through the crowd .

They carried silver chains and wolfsbane powder , And immediately , they rushed at her .

Stop ! 1 shouted at the top of my voice , but the sudden commotion drowned my voice out as my grandfather and a few other elders arrived .

The crowd parted like water before them , creating a path until he came to stand in front .

Take her away , he commanded again , staring pointedly at the warriors who were equally looking at me .

I could see the confusion on their faces .

Before I could intervene , Mirriam stepped forward , standing in the path of the warriors , her white robes swirling around her feet .

We cannot allow this .

And why not ? My grandfather turned to her , his voice dripping with disdain .

Today is the Harvest Moon , Miriam said cooly .

On this sacred night , we cannot permit such violence : He scoffed .

Are you trying to lecture me on whats right on wrong , priestess ? Being the messenger of the Moon Goddess doesnt give you the right to deceive me or challenge me .

We will only capture her , nothing more .

Miriam held her ground .

In matters like this , I have vast knowledge than you , Elder Eldric .

If you had listened to us that night , perhaps tragedy wouldnt have befallen you .

Today is the Harvest Moon .

To harm this creature now would invite the wrath of the goddess herself .

My grandfather remained quiet for a few minutes before he gritted his teeth again .

What happened had nothing to do with what I had done that night ? Your continuous disdain for werewolves , Elder Eldric , will cause you more harm than good .

Spare me your theatrics .

This creature threatens the pack , and I will take care of it .

Miriam stepped closer , blocking the warriors who tried to move past her .

You dont understand .

This wolf is .

Beton be could finish , the warriors pushed past her , their chains rattling as they closed in on the wolf As I opened my mouth to speak , Nathan suddenly appeared by my side .

His voice was low as he whispered into my car .

Ramsey , that wolf its Lyla If my mad already racing How do you know that ? Hr didur answer the He was already moving I could see he wanted to stop the warriors , but the wolf was sinarter than them all .

As the warriors lunged at her .

She let out a fierce snarl as 177 The final truth .

she fought back , avoiding the net they had brought out .

She threw the first two warriors aside , their bodies crashing into the walls , The remaining two hesitated , but the wolf didnt give them a chance .

It pounced on them immediately , her claws raking across their armor , sending them sprawling .

The crowd erupted into a collective gasp as the wolf turned , her eyes glowing , scanning the room .

It let out a final snarl before leaping through the large window behind it .

The warriors immediately rushed to the window , but I knew theyd find nothing .

She was gone , leaving behind .

only shattered glass .

My grandfathers words from earlier took on a new meaning , and the arranged marriage to Cassidy felt less like tradition and more like a calculated move .

My grandfathers voice broke through the silence , sharp and furious .

Seal the grounds ! We must not allow that werewolf to escape ! But I wasnt listening .

One name consumed my thoughts .

Lvia ! If what Nathan said was true , then everything I thought I knew had just been turned upside down As the chaos subsided , I caught Miriams eyes .

Though there wasnt much emotion on her face , there was something in her gaze knowledge , warning , or perhaps both .

While Nathan stood at the broken window with a thoughtful expression .

The room slowly emptied ; some warriors stayed back to help the fallen warriors .

But I refused to move .

To think that the woman I loved was something out of legend , a being of immense power and mystery .

Tonight .

I would have to make that decision .

To decide what is more important to me .

The White Moon Throne or following my heart .

I turned to Nathan , but he was already at the door of the room and our gazes met and held .

After a few minutes , he muttered .

going after her .

I will bring her back How did you know it was her ? I asked , closing the distance between us .

Beland me , the priestesses were already moving , picking their way through the blood .

Because I know ! he said with a belligerent tone .

Her birth mark her wolf carries her birthmark And And youre not surprised she has a wolf ? His gaze daited past ine towards the priestesses and I knew it was an indication that he wanted to take this conversation risewhere .

As I moved to follow hum , Mother Liora called out .

Its time for the Harvest Moon ritual to start , Lycan Leader .

You cannot leave .

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I gazed out of the window , noting the moon had grown bigger since the last time I saw it .

I gazed at Nathan one more time , wondering just how much mystery I had to unveil tonight .

Tell me ! I whispered , moving closer to him .

Tell me everything , he arched his brow .

Please , I added .

When Lyla was 14 , she had her wolf , on the day of the Harvest Moon like this .

That was way before we started coming all the way to the White Mountains .

Seriously My eyes widened .

Im guessing she doesnt know .

He stared at me for a few seconds before nodding .

I heard a rustle by me , when I turned it was Miriam .

All the other priestesses were filing out of the room , glancing at the three of us curiously .

When it was just us , Miriam inhaled and exhaled shakily .

Back then , it was just a normal wolf .

On the day she got it, the wolf , because of its strength , killed her baby brother .

He was only a month old , and it was all a mistake .

Because of that , we had to suppress the wolf entirely .

Two years later … she trailed off , lowering her head .

So , the side effect of that was her pheromones ? I asked .

Yes , Miriam nodded .

It was either that or the wolf and we didnt want to take risk or Luna Vanessa was hellbent on getting revenge for her dead son .

That was the only way we could keep her away from Lyla rather , Damn ! The Harvest Moon truly has a way of revealing secrets , I chuckled dryly .

And now , that wolf developed into this ? The two tailed wolf ? Miriam nodded .

I had my suspicion because it was neither an Alpha nor a Beta wolf .

Plus , given the condition surrounding me and her father … You slept with a married man , Miriam .

There is no condition … I did not know she bristled , her eyes mirroring tears .

I found out too late and there was nothing I could do except keep the baby after her now .

She couldnt have gone far , Nathan , who has been quiet , blurted .

think shell not be dangerous to you ? Her wolf is clearly in control , I said .

And you thir Well , somebody needs to stop her before the ritual begins , Nathan replied and started walking away