The Alpha’s Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger

183 New beginnings … Lyla Ill miss you , I murmured to Nanny who had a quiet smile on her face as she patted my back comfortingly .

I must have hugged her a thousand times already .

We were leaving White Moon Pack back to Blue Ridge today and I was feeling nostalgic .

For one , Nanny was not coming with me since she was going back with the priestesses to the Moon Temple Colden Gates pack .

Mother Liora was still sick and seemed to prefer Nanny to any of the other priestesses .

Though she had promised that as soon as Mother Liora recovered , shed join me at Blue Ridge .

I knew that was next to impossible .

After all , she didnt come to visit all the while I was there .

To think its been three months already since I arrived but it already felt like a decade .

After we said our goodbyes , we started moving .

Now , as the car sped toward Blue Ridge Pack , the silence between me and Nathan felt heavy .

Nathan has been unusually quiet since the incident three days ago .

Although he had managed to maintain normal conversation with me , I still couldnt help but worry that the incident three days ago , had changed things in ways I couldnt see .

My thoughts drifted to Cassidy .

The events of that night still lingered in my mind , a puzzle with too many missing pieces .

I had gone to Ramsey to ask if Cassidy had said anything about what happened , though Id avoided mentioning my wolf was the two tailed wolf that the warriors of White Moon Pack were still hunting or that Xander had shown up there suddenly .

That had been a surprise to me though .

Not just that , I couldnt help but wonder what connection Cassidy had with Xander .

How did they meet ? Why was he even there that night ? I knew Xander hadnt come because Cassidy had merely requested , he should kill me .

There should be more .

Like what agreement had both of them entered for him to have followed her to the pack house ? No matter how I thought of it , there seemed to be more .

Although I was relieved that Cassidy had survived , Xanders blow , I couldnt help wondering if she would ever come clean about what truly happened .

Would she confess , or would she weave another story , one that would paint me in a negative light ? As my mind wandered about it , I dozed off .

A few hours later , I awoke to the sensation of being carried .

Blinking my eyes open , I saw Nathans face above mine .

His expression was tender but tired .

He was carrying me in his arms .

Gently , he laid me on his bed , smoothing my hair .

Youre awake ? he murmured when he saw me .

I nodded , managing a sleepy smile but he didnt say anything after that .

For a moment , the room was silent , except for the faint rustle of trees outside the window .

Before Nathan finally spoke .

Im sorry about the other night , he said softly , I wasnt thinking strange .

I let my desires get the best of me .

Please forgive me .

Nathan … nothing I exhaled , relieved too .

Im sorry too .

I promise you , going on between me and Ramsey .

All those days I was at his pack , the only time we were in very close proximity was one of the mornings at the training arena and he joined me .

Else that , nothing else .

I trust you , Lyla … so much .

I know , he muttered , coming to lie beside me on the bed .

Our eyes met and the tension melted away as we leaned into each other .

He captured my lips pulling me closer to him in a passionate kiss .

We kissed for a while , until he pulled back , breathing unevenly .

We should stop , he said quietly .

I nodded , lowering my flushed cheeks .

Then , he cupped my face and brushed his thumb against my cheek .

Ive been thinking .

he said .

We need to do this right , Lyla .

We should get married as soon as possible .

My eyes widened in surprise .

Married ? Yes , he nodded .

That way , you can decide what you want to do about your life back in the human world .

I dont want you to feel torn between this life and the human world .

Whatever you decide , Ill support you .

But I want us to be official before you make any big decisions .

I blinked in surprise , then laughed .

Id almost forgotten about that world , to say the truth .

He smiled back .

Well , I havent .

And Ill wait as long as it takes , but I dont want to wait any longer than I have to .

Im worried that if Paul should see you again … he trailed off , drawing a quiet laugh from me .

Youre overreacting as usual and you dont have to worry about Paul either .

Hes probably lost .

interest by now .

Ive left him on read too many times and , this weekend , I paused .

Lets get married this weekend .

Nathan blinked in astonishment , as he stood and started pacing the room .

He broke into a grin after a few seconds .

This weekend ? Thats only four days away ! Theres so much to prepare … I laughed .

We dont need anything elaborate .

Ill ask my mother if I can use her wedding gown .

We can keep it simple .

Nathan stopped pacing and turned to face me with excitement on his face .

Dont worry about at thing .

Ill take care of everything .

I best go started preparing .

He leaned down to kiss my forehead before leaving the room .

That evening aft after I was done resting , I decided to go to the Alpha house .

When I arrived , I met Clarissa relaxing on the porch .

What are you doing here ? Clarissa asked when she saw me .

to a 163 New bogatungs Im looking for mom , I replied , ignoring the rudeness in her voice .

Shes in the garden , Clarissa said , jerking her head toward the back of the house .

You might want to catch her before she gets too engrossed .

I thanked her and made my way to the garden .

I found her kneeling in front of a flower bed , wearing garden boots , gloves and a wide brimmed hat as she pulled the weeds .

I hesitated , unsure if I should disturb her .

Just as I turned to leave , she called out to me .

Dont just stand there .

Come and help .

Smiling despite myself , I joined her , kneeling beside her and pulling weeds from the flower beds .

The work was calming and for the first time in years , I felt a sense of connection with my mom .

How are you feeling ? she asked after a while .

I heard you were sick .

My hands stilled as tears welled in my eyes at the unexpected show of concern the first in what felt like forever .

To others , it might be such a simple question , but coming from my mother , it carried so much weight .

Im better now , I said softly .

Thats good , she paused and looked at me .

I heard you did so well during the festivals too .

We continued to chat , talking about several things at the same time .

Finally , she straightened and rose to her feet , wiping her hands on the garden apron she was wearing .

Clarissa mentioned that Natahn proposed to you , I looked up , surprised .

I was just here thinking of how I would raise the topic .

Yes , he did .

Her lips curved into a smile .

Congratulations , my dear .

Its about time we had something to celebrate .

We have a wedding to plan .

I hesitated , before admitting .

Were planning to do it this weekend .

We just want something small .

She paused , removing her garden gloves .

Why the rush ? You could say were impatient , I blushed , hiding my face .

And it seems like the right thing .

Okay ! she shrugged .

Lets make it happen .

We stayed silent for a few minutes before I ventured again .

Mom , would it be okay if I wore your wedding gown ? Her eyes softened .

It would be my pleasure .

And , she added softly .

Id be honoured if youd let me walk you down the aisle .

The offer caught me off guard , and tears spilt down my cheeks .

Id love that , Mom .

Its going to be the best day of my life .

She nodded , her eyes going cold for a second before she nodded and said .

You have no idea.