The Alpha’s Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger

197 A second reunion … Lyla She trailed off sniffing back tears .

That was why I was willing to let you call another woman , mother .

Because I am nothing , Lyla .

I had nothing to me .

No parents , no inheritance , I wasnt affiliated to any pack and oh , your father … she broke down in tears .

He loved you , Lyla .

Everything he did , all the times be mistreated you he did it because he had to appease his mate , but your dad , never hated you ! No ! I shook my head as tears filled my eyes again .

Dont try to defend him because you loved him .

I dont want to hear .

I dont want to hear anything again .

I turned and started walking away .

Lyla ! she ran after me .

Please you cannot leave like this .

I turned to face her , my heart breaking over and over .

I never want to see you again , Nanny .

Do you hear away from me .

22 Stay Her hands clasped tightly around mine .

Lyla , please .

Dont do this .

Dont shut me out .

But I had already turned away and continued towards the temple gates , my heart was heavy anger and filled with pain .

with As I left the courtyard , I heard her crying and it broke my heart .

But I didnt look back .

I couldnt .

After I left the Moon Temple , I turned off my phone , refusing to take calls from Nanny or Nathan .

I wanted to be alone .

I wandered through Golden Gates Pack , trying to distract my thoughts .

I was still trying to figure out how to leave , perhaps , when I am calm , I could ask Nanny to help me secure passage from here back to the human world .

And this time it would be final .

I had nothing left here .

I found myself at a quiet café overlooking a mountain and took a space on the tables outside .

The wing was tugging at my hair and clothes .

The sun was setting , and everything was the same except me .

For the first time since confronting Nanny , I allowed myself to breathe .

I sank into the chair and stared out at the horizon .

The tears came again , but this time , they were quiet .

I didnt sob or scream , and I didnt bother about the strange looks of people passing .

I just let them fall .

Why ? I whispered to the wind .

Why did it have to be like this ? I thought about Nathan , about Nanny , about everything I had lost and everything I had learned .

It felt like i my entire world was crumbling around me , and I didnt know how to stop it .

I sat still , watching the sun dip below the towering mountains , as dusk began to set .

I made a silent vow to myself .

10.27 197 A second reunion ….

I would find a way to move forward .

I didnt know how or where , but I would .

Because no matter how broke I felt now , I refused to let this be the end of my story .

An hour later , I was back to my hotel room at Blue Ridge .

I was sprawled across the bed , staring blankly at the ceiling as my mind replayed the events of the day .

I couldnt even cry anymore .

The tears had dried up leaving behind an emptiness that seemed to echo through my entire being .

Just yesterday , Id been preparing for my wedding , dreaming of a future that now felt like I had .

dreamt it .

I thought I had finally found a place where I could set my roots .

Now everything was in ruins .

My engagement is broken Nathan should be preparing for his wedding night with Clarissa now .

My identity was in shreds and I couldnt even begin to process the fact that the woman Id trusted my whole life Nanny was my mother .

How had everything fallen apart ? After what felt like hours of staring into nothingness , I pushed myself up .

I couldnt stay here , drowning in my thoughts .

Maybe a run would help .

Usually , I am supposed to shift and let Nymeris run wild through the forest , but that wasnt an option anymore .

Not only had I not felt Nymeris since the chaos at the Harvest Moon , our bond had gone silent and I wasnt sure if I wanted her especially as she was being hunted .

And I hadnt dared to reach out , afraid of what I might or might not find .

I rolled off the bed and moved to my suitcase , rummaging through it for my running clothes .

Finally , I located it .

As I wanted to pull out a pair of leggings , an envelope fluttered to the floor .

I froze staring at it .

It was the letter from my father the one Ramsey had handed me during our meeting after his death .

I stared at it for a few more seconds , before picking it up , turning it over and over in my hand .

For a moment , I considered opening it .

I and my dad werent close , so I couldnt imagine what he would want to say to me in a letter .

What if there was something that could give me clarity in this chaos ? But as my fingers hovered over the seal , I hesitated .

After everything that had happened today , did I really want to add another potential bombshell to the mix ? Not today , I whispered and placed the envelope on the small table by the window , shoving it aside for later .

I quickly changed into a pair of joggers and a loose sweatshirt , grabbed a pair of dark sunglasses to hide my identity the last thing I needed was to be recognized by pack members whod attended what should have been my wedding and headed out into the night .

The evening air was cool against my skin as I jogged through the packs park .

It was surprisingly quiet with a few people jogging or walking around too .

I maintained a steady pace , careful not to maintain eye contact with anyone .

With each step I took , I felt lighter .

By the time I was done , I had my emotions in one place .

When I returned to the hotel room , my legs were sore but my head was clearer .

I ordered room service since Id had nothing to eat all day before stepping into the shower .

When I was done bathing , I came out , wrapped only in a towel .

I felt a bit refreshed , but the 10:27 197 A second reunion … ache in my chest was still there .

Id just finished drying off and was reaching for my comb and the hair dryer when the doorbell rang .

I grabbed one of the hotel robes , discarding the towel as I rushed to the door .

My stomach was already grumbling with the anticipation of the food Id ordered .

I ran my finger through my damp hair .

I swung the door open .

Just leave it outside the … The words died in my throat as I saw the person at my door .

It was the last person Id expected or wanted to see .

My grip tightened on the doorframe , my knuckles turning white .

I tried to remember what the clock had said when I came out of the bathroom .

I couldnt remember but it was well past midnight .

For a moment , neither of us said anything .

The silence was as thick as tension and he looked as though he hadnt slept in days .

His usual blank expression was replaced with vulnerability I havent or never associated with him .

Lyla , he finally said .

Ramsey ! I said quietly , tightening my grip on the edge of the door .

What are you doing here ? I came to see you , he said , taking a step towards me .

Your phone was switched off , I was worried .

I poked my index finger on his chest , indicating that he moved back .

How did you even know I was here ? No one else does , I followed your trail from the park .

Please can I come in ? I stepped back instinctively , keeping the door partially closed between us .

You shouldnt be here , Ramsey .

Your wedding is tomorrow .

I dont want troubles and if youre going to insist on wanting to talk to me , you can do it from there .

I heard you didnt marry Nathan again , his amber eyes rested on mine .

Is it true ? Is this some ploy to get back together in the future ? Tears welled in my eyes but I lifted my jaw , sniffing them back .

It is true .

Weve decided that my sister , Clarissa would be a better Luna .

I didnt think I owed him any explanation .

He closed his eyes , running a hand through his dishevelled hair .

When he opened them , he seemed excited .

I love you , Lyla … Ive made mistakes and Ive hurt you but please … everything I did was for a reason .

I scoffed .

Thats what Ive been hearing all day , Ramsey .

People protecting me because they think I cannot protect myself .

Say something else , Ramsey and … I looked back inside the room at the clock .

Its almost 2 am , you should get back home and rest up .

You dont want to look like this for your wedding tomorrow .

Im going to tell you something now because you deserve to know the truth and Ive been keeping it for the longest time .

10:37 197 A second reunion … I stared at him , trying to mask my interest .

But first , he beamed at me , coming to place his hand on the door of my room , with a light .

shove , he pushed it open .

I stumbled back from the shove but he caught me on time .

I am not getting married tomorrow .