The Alpha’s Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger

187 The truth of her birth I Lyla Ive been called wolfless , a deviant , and every other thing all my life but never a murderer ! The word rang a hateful echo that refused to fade .

My hands trembled as I clenched them into fists at my sides .

Ive had enough ! I cried out .

My tears were flowing freely now , streaking down my calling me a murderer .

I havent killed anyone .

I am not a monster mother or the Woman face .

Stop I gazed at Luna Vanessa , my who I had always believed was my mother .

Her expression was concealed with disdain , and her lips were pressed into a thin line .

But I wanted to try one last time .

Maybe she had been so angry and had spoken out of it .

Are you even my mother ? Youve hated me for as long as I can remember .

Why ? What did I ever do to you to deserve this ? Nathan stiffened , his hand immediately reaching for me .

This isnt the time or place , Lyla .

We just need to get the joining ceremony back on track , thats all .

No ! I shouted , shaking his hand off mine , as my voice rose with desperation .

Were going to talk about this now .

Tell me the truth , I turned to Luna Vanessa again .

She rose from her seat and sauntered to where I was .

Despite her unbelievably big stomach , she moved with the gait and speed of a wild cat .

No ! she spat when she reached me .

I never wanted you in the first place .

I am not your mother .

I never was and I never wanted to be .

Her words hit me like physical blows , each one stealing my breath .

I staggered backwards , my wedding dress rustling against the ground .

What are you saying ? I whispered .

Youre lying … you must be lying Your father , she continued , her voice dripping with bitterness , Was on a mission when he met her met her , She laughed , but the sound held no warmth .

He couldnt keep it in his pants , and you were the result of that affair .

Thats not true , tears seeped into my mouth .

I turned to face Nathan .

Shes lying right ? Nathan avoided my gaze , looking elsewhere but at me .

I turned and scanned the faces of the Alphas in the room , all of them had their gazes elsewhere but me .

They all knew .

Wow ! I laughed , hysterics already teasing at the edge of my sanity .

You all knew ? Even you , Nathan .

You knew I was Alpha Logans bastard and no one was kind enough to tell me .

All these years , Ive thought something was wrong With me , that I was the problem , that it was my i but to think my existence has been a lie in itself .

I kept quiet all these years because of your father .

She showed up at our door one day , barely a TL LIJ .

187 The truth of her birth i you in .

I did it to keep my marriage , my home and my mate because I loved Logan so much that I was willing to raise another womans child and let you call me mother .

You could have refused ! I screeched as my chest heaved with tears .

You could have insisted .

Why did you make it lifes mission to punish me all these years ? Two adults came together and acted recklessly , why do I have to suffer for it , tell me ? Because you killed my son ! her eyes turned into hot coals as she neared me .

You killed my son , Lyla Woodland , a tear rolled down her check .

You took my joy away .

How can I spare you ? Vanessa ! Beta Jeremy sighed .

It was a mistake .

None of it was her fault .

She just had her wolf , she was out of control .

I turned to him , my eyes darting between thein as I tried to understand what they were talking about .

I had a wolf ? I walked to Beta Jeremy .

I dont understand , who did I kill ? Why hasnt anyone told the girl ? Its been nine years already .

This is so pathetic , one of the strange looking men huffed .

Then snapped his fingers at me , riveting my attention to him .

Listen here , Leila … when you were 14 , you got your wolf and went on a rage .

You attacked the Omegas in the pack house , chased the warriors and then stomped on baby Todd , your brother … What ! the blood drained from my face .

L … I cant remember .

Of course , you wont ! Luna Vanessa snickered .

Your witch of a mother took your memories away that is why you have no recollection .

* Please ! Nathan rose to his feet .

Thats enough , you guys .

Youre confusing her all the more .

Please … let her go , we can cross examine her another day Im afraid we do not have that luxury , Alpha Nathan , one of the men said with a satisfied smirk .

Nine years ago , when Lyla killed the Alpha heir and the rightful heir to the throne .

Logan was devasted , and so was his wife , our sister .

As stated in our laws , she was to be killed and sentenced to death … The man paused and the other man picked up from where he stopped .

But Lylas mother begged and managed to convince Logan somehow to spare his daughters life .

Of course , he loved Lyla … was his favourite child back then … Always ignoring Clarissa ! Luna Vanessa pitched in .

So , he refused to allow Lyla to be killed.

A petition was raised against him , and taken to the Alpha Council which is presided by the packs of the West .

The presiding Alpha back then was lenient and decided to find a fair and easier means to satisfy both grieving couples .

Lyla would not have an inheritance in her fathers house , plus since there was no heir and no sign of another one coming because , after Todds birth , the pack doctors instructed her never to get pregnant again due to complications , an Alpha heir was chosen … In return , after seven years , the Alpha heir would wed , Clarissa , in other to ensure the 187 The truth of her birth i continuity of Alpha Logans bloodline and to keep the Alpha title in the family .

Seven years passed and the treaty was not talked about or discussed .

All attempts to connect with Alpha Logan proved abortive , he ignored us .

I dont know whatever treaty you signed with Alpha Logan , and respectfully , I wasnt informed .

I have no intentions of marrying a woman I dont love .

You dont understand , I love Lyla … I want to be with her .

My mother , my voice cracked , as I forced the words out ignoring Nathan .

Do you have any information about her ? Is she still alive ? A cruel smile twisted her lips as she nodded .

Your mother has been with you all this time , Lyla , she paused as if waiting for the words to sink into my brain .

Its Miriam .

Miriam ? I repeated .

She nodded .

Or is it Nanny ? Shes your mother , Lyla … the slut Sigma who tried to steal my from me .

My knees gave out , and this time I sank to the floor , unable to hold myself up any longer.

Nanny the woman who had raised me , cared for me , loved me when no one else had was my real mother .

How could you ? I wailed as my heart kept breaking with equal parts heartbreak and rage .

How could you let me live in this house , thinking I didnt belong when she was right there ? Because I didnt want you to know .

It was easier this way .

She agreed to stay quiet , to be your disrupt our lives .

She gave up her place as your mother for Nanny , because she didnt want to your sake .

And for mine .

My chest was tight .

Every part of my body trembled as I tried to process the additional shocking revelations coming in parts .

You lied to me , I choked out .

All of you lied to me .

Luna Vanessas expression hardened once more .

What would you have done with the truth , Lyla ? It wouldnt have changed anything .

You would still be a bastard , an unwanted child in this pack .

The words pierced my heart , reopening wounds I hadnt realized I carried .

I pushed myself to my feet , though my legs were shaky , but I managed to stand .

Youve succeeded Mo … Luna Vanessa , I sniffed back tears .

Youve broken me in ways I would never mend .

I hope your revenge is exactly how you wanted you waited until I had a chance to be happy and then took the happiness away from me .

All Ive ever wanted was to feel like I belonged , like was loved .

Youve made sure I never had that .

Luna Vanessa didnt respond .

Lyla , please ! Nathan came to me .

I know its too much to bear but , can you pause minute … for a Theres no pausing , Nathan , tears blocked my vision .

I cant trust you … I cant marry you … a waa alandad with k 187 The truth of her birth i place … If you loved me as much as you claim , you would have said something .

Do you know how foolish it feels like walking around like an ignorant fool , having people laugh and snicker behind my back … I know … a tear rolled down Nathans cheek .

And Im sorry .

Please , Lyla … please .

I shook my head .

Theyre going to make you choose , Nathan .

You heard the men .

Personally , I think you should do what they want you to do .

Lyla … please ! he tried to hold but I swatted his hand away .

Stay away from me , Nathan .

I hate you ! I turned on my heel , my chest heaving with the effort of holding back sobs .

I needed to find Nanny … I needed answers .