The Alpha’s Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger

142 His Orb ... Lyla Its not that simple! Nanny said marching towards me, tears in her eyes. You pledged yourself to him when you allowed him to do those things to you with his Orb.

I know Mother Liora hasnt said so much about it but, Lyla ... he can control you... bend you to his will, do whatever he damn wants.

You think hed just let you go if he didnt have something planned ... and heavens ...youre the damned reincarnation of Neriah ... did you even know what happened between her and Xander ? 1 tried not to be alarmed.

The books said something about them falling in love and ... The BOOKS ARE NOT SAYING THE TRUTH she screeched interrupting me.

They want you to believe that Neriah only had to capture the Dark One and lock him up .

She did more than that... she made him vengeful and dont you dare argue withbecause Ive seen the visions ... clear and crystal as glass ... She paused and paced a little before coming back to me.

Xander The Dark One is out for revenge and he will not stop until he gets it .

Just like how he destroyed her Pack back then, he would do even worse and do you know why... he has a part of your power at his disposal.

He can choose to do with it in whatever way he wants.

He can control your mind and make you useless.

I dont know how you keep escaping but all of this makesuneasy.

If only you had listened to me... if only you had just done all the things I told you ... A strangled sob escaped her lips, she was crying freely now.

I cannot allow this.

I cannot allow you to remain in this world.

Lyla ... she cand crouched beside me, holding my hands.

You must leave... thats the only way to survive.

As much as you do not try to tap into whatever, he would never cafter you .

Nanny! your source or I stared at her strangely . She was practically falling apart before my eyes.

Ive never seen her this way.

Dont worry, well find a way to take care of the Ferals and it doesnt matter if they call you a coward.

I just want you to live, please! She cupped my face, a tear rolled down her cheeks.

seeping i into her mouth.

I love you so much, Lyla .

Ive always cherished you with everything in me... I cannot allow anything to happen to you.

I shifted uncomfortably, I was not used to this kind of familiarity with her.

Tell... she sniffed back tears, reaching for both of my hands again.

Tellyoull leave.

Please! I stared at her for a few minutes, at a loss for words.

What could I say? Im not sure, I said finally, averting my gaze.

If I leave, a lot of people will die.

Nathan, Ramsey, Mom, everyone, you 13 142 His Orb, Theyve been doing fine without a Moonsinger for 10,000 years.

Im sure theyll find a way to sort themselves out.

I cannot allow you ... I removed my hands from her grasp, rising from my chair to put distance between us.

Know your place, Nanny, I said quietly.

You cannot make that decision for me.

Not only am I an adult but youre not my mother and I want to stay.

I dont know what you saw in your visions but I want to calamity.

o this for the sake of the innocents who will be at the receiving end of any that will strike.

And you think you can save everyone without your powers? Nanny scoffed, swiping angrily at a tear as she crossed the room and ctoreaching for my hand again.

Ive always loved you like I would my child.

I practically raised you and for years, Ive loved how you honouredas your mother.

...

You know I am doing this in your best interest.

And Im tired of running.

I moved away from her again.

I dont know what you saw and Im sure it made you scared but Im confident about this and this is the first of many decisions I want to take.

I know youre attached tobut what will Mom think when she finds out youre acting this way.

Nanny sighed running a hand through her hair.

Your mom doesnt care about you more than I do But shes still my mom, I fired back And please ... enough talk about his .

Im tired of hearing the swords over and over again.

Ill be fine and I wont be leaving.

Also, theres no future forand Ramsey.

We can change the narrative and shape it into our wishes spare She huffed with tears in her eyes.

Youre nothing but a child.

Do you think Xander would you because he said he loves you? Hes evil, Lyla and evil rarely changes and just so you know, its either him or Ramsey.

There is no Nathan in between.

If you must spare his life, leave him alone and let someone else have him.

a Fear coursed through my veins as the words of the High Priestess echoed in my heart too.

Th thats for us to decide, I said bravely.

Nanny laughed then shook her head, grabbed the laundry basket and walked out of my room leavingmore confused than I was before.

After she left, thoughts of everything that she said were huntingand I was feeling quite restless. Deciding to explore within the pack, I slipped out of my room.

The late afternoon sun was waning, shining brightly only on polished surfaces.

I wandered through the pack, loving the buzz of activity as every pack member went about their day.

I was so consumed in thoughts that I found myself at the training grounds.

A group of warriors were engaged in drills, captivatingwith their uniform movements.

I approached the training ground, leaning curiously at the rail as I watched them.

I hadnt had the tto settle properly when the warriors training stopped immediately, bowing respectfully to I felt my cheeks flush with embarrassment. * Please Please I said hurriedly Dont ston on my scenunt.

I just wanted to watch The warriors exchanged glances and one of them, presumably the instructor cforward. Modesinger ..

he said awkwardly clearing his throat as his eyes sought mine.

What title should I call you? What title ... Lya I said immediately cutting him short.

You can callLyla, thats my name, no need to be formal He nodded.

Can we help you with anything? Umm With Nathan always swamped with work, Phad to keep on training If I wanted to be useful, at least.

I was wondering if I could train here sometime.

I wont get in the way.

I promise.

Just... in a corner somewhere.

I promise not to slow you down.

I added.

The instructor hesitated for a moment and then nodded.

Of course, youre welchere anytime.

thanked him and left, a small smile on my lips.