The Alpha’s Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger

173 Im done listening to you... Lyla I stumbled backwards, trying to process what I was seeing Cassidy closed the door behind him, a triumphant expression on her face.

I told you, Lyla, that you shouldnt mess with me, now youll know what it feels like to take my things away! Cassidy had a satisfied glint in her eyes as she cto stand beside Xander who had his usual quiet air about him.

One would think he is harmless.

Every nerve in my body was pounding with fear.

The pieces started falling into place the mysterious attacks, the strange calm that had settled over the territory It had all been leading to this moment.

Plus, Xanders threat, the last twhen I had gone into a coma.

This event was perfect.

The priestesses were here, and every Alpha, both werewolf and Lycan, representing all the packs by the sea, was present.

The full moon the sGemini moon that I had awakened his powers years back would cout today. Everything was perfect, and Cassidy ... was his henchman.

You got that last part wrong, Lyla, Xander chuckled shaking his head reading my thoughts.

Shes too dumb to be a henchman.

She ctofor something entirely different and shes a perfect vessel for little errands like this, so why not ? Tell her, Cass.

Cassidy smiled and cforward.

You were proving too stubborn and the only way to get Ramsey to myself is to have you killed.

Since you still have your powers as a Moonsinger ... I dont have any power left as a Moonsinger.

He took all of it away, I protested, taking another step backwards.

You dont have to lie about that, Lyla.

Though its a rare sight, almost rare that a Moonsinger still has remnants of its powers left after I take it and I must blMiriam that darned Sigma .

If you had completed the ritual, I wouldnt be doing this with you if she hadnt shown up at that moment. We would have been enjoying a peaceful world.

Nanny had nothing to do with your inadequacies, I retorted.

He continued in his manner, ignoring what I said completely.

Youre the first Moonsinger to retain her powers after that ritual still .

Xander laughed, his laughter echoing throughout the room.

I told you from the first day that youre special Lyla.

More special than you know.

That power inside you? Its been waiting for this moment.

Waiting for me.

I havent finished; Cassidy said tersely.

As it seemed I was taking centre stage.

She has always been like that.

To her, everything I do or whenever attention is onand not her, she sees it as a competition.

Cassidy cannot stand not being the main character.

Please go ahead,? Xander smiled but it didnt reach his eyes.

173 Im done listening to you ... Anyways, he ctoor rather, I found him.

Youre the Moonsinger and hes the Dark One and is supposed to be your greatest enemy.

I put two and two together plus the help of sbooks in our library ... she paused as if to collect her thoughts.

You may not know this but my pack White Lake Pack has housed all the Moonsingers ever lived because of the natural resources embedded by the Moon Goddess to bolster their strength and power, and each of them all had journals talking about a ton of things.

Neriah once lived there too, Xander added.

So, it is naturally attractive to Moonsingers.

But thats not the point Im trying to make, Cassidy said, an indication that Xander was talking too much already Now, I made a pact with him, I would deliver you to him, access to the White Moon Pack the heart of the White Throne and he would kill you.

I shook my head, getting both angry and perplexed that Cassidy had practically handedto Xander because of a man.

The more I thought of it, the more my anger was spreading.

Youre insane, Cassidy.

Doing all of these things for what? Ramsey doesnt even notice the things you do for him and yet you think handingover to him would solve your problems? Arent you worried about the Ferals attacking and killing everyone? You do realize who he is ? I pointed at Xander whose lips were curled in a smirk.

A few people would die but Im sure theyll cup with a solution.

Ramsey always does.

Plus, it you who have been attracting the Ferals.

They go wherever you are, so youre the problem.

Once youre out of the way, well be fine.

is I laughed.

And you think hed kill me? Xander ? Isnt it surprising to you that we know each other? Cant you see theres a sense of familiarity between us? Youre so slow.

Take away your pretty features and youre dumber than an Omega.

This is the reason why you never excelled back in training school.

Once youre blinded by the innate desire to want something, your sense takes leave.

Dont you dare insult me, she growled as her smile faltered and her eyes flashed with anger.

You dont have a say in this.

Youre stuck, Lyla.

Xander took a step towards me, holding my gaze.

Oh, she has a choice, Cass.

Everyone does.

I told you I dont force anyone to acceptand Lyla ... he pressed closer, still maintaining his distance.

That was strange.

Xander that I know would not hesitate to drawinto his arms and try to do something sexual.

Something must be wrong but what aboutwas he afraid of? Lets be honest, he continued.

Youre tired, arent you? Tired of being overlooked, underestimated by people like Cassidy half brained girls ... Hey! Cassidy shouted, her eyes widening with surprise at Xanders insult I am standing right here.

I know ! Xander laughed, throwing her a smirk before he continued, returning his gaze to me.

Arent you tired of pretending to be something youre not? I clenched my fist, my body trembling with a mix of fear and defiance.

I dont know what youre 173 rm done listening to you ... Oh, but you do, he continued smoothing.

You pledged yourself tolong ago.

You said I should take your powers.

I said those words out of desperation.

You hadlocked in a car and saying all sorts of strange things, what was I supposed to do? You said you lovedand you meant it, he continued defiantly.

Dont you remember? In your dreams, Xander.

I am not having this conversation with you, just letgo.

I tried to brush past him but Cassidy reached for my clothes Jerkingbackwards.

Where are you going to ? then turning to Xander, she shouted.

Why arent you killing ber? This is not what we talked about? I laughed again.

Youre so naïve, Cassidy.

If he wanted to killhe would have done so.

He loves me, Cass.

Dont you, Xander ? Xander drew in a long his and with the flick of his hand pointed at Cassidy, she fell to the ground, going instantly lifeless.

My breath hitched, my mind racing now.

Is she dead? Im not a murderer, he retorted coming toagain and stopping when he reached me.

Lets not waste twith petty insults.

He extended a hand toward me, his expression was calm but intense.

Join me, Lyla .

Lets finish up what with started.

You dont have to be afraid of your power anymore but first of all, take those pearls off.

My hands flew to the white string of pearl at my throat, the one Nanny had given me.

It felt cold.

against my skin now, pulsing with an energy I hadnt noticed before.

Was this why he was keeping his distance? Its a gift from Nanny.

I cant and III never join you, Xander.

I dont know why you think I have powers left.

I dont have any left.

Then how are you still killing the Ferals? Annoyance flashed in his eyes.

I dont know.

I have no idea.

That means he knew nothing about Nymeris then ..

His smirk faded, replaced by a look of mild disappointment.

Pity he said softly.

I was hoping youd be more... cooperative.

And you, youre just chasing the wind.

I retorted, trying to be confident.

Well ssee about that, he scoffed his gaze hardening and for a nd fora moment, the room seemed to vivbrate with his E power as his eyes grew darker. So be it, he murmurd.

If you wont join willingly, well have to persuade you another way He flicked his hands in the air and in a flurry, pintheair the string of perals around my neck snapped, pouring onto the ground in a thousand pieces. I opened my mouth to complain about how precious that jewellery had been when Nymeriss voice echoed in my head.

* She deceived you Lyla .

They tried to keepaway from you.

Kill them all! Before I could make meaning of her words a mild pain shot through my body and I fell to my knees. Xander was saying something but I couldnt hear him.

In the next Instance I was Nymeris.

173 m done listening to you.

She turned towards Xander whose eyes were filled with surprise as he stared, unable to say a word.

He tried to ctowards us, but Nymeris snarled at him and jumped past him, going straight to the door.

Nymeris, please! I tried to call her as she took the stairs four at a time.

Slow down.

No! she said fiercely.

Im done listening to you.