The Alpha’s Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger
Chapter 149

149 Ripple … Nathan It was killing me .

Sitting and waiting was killing me .

I barely slept a wink the entire night .

Every second my eyes would dart to my phone until I ran the battery repeatedly , waiting for a return call from Lyla or Nanny .

My hoofs pounded on the wet earth as I pushed myself harder , the early morning air slicing through my lungs as I raced through the dense forest as Ragnar my wolf .

I wanted to escape the uncertainty that had taken root since I helped Lyla come back from her semi trapped state .

I wanted to run away from the words The Dark One had whispered in my eyes , with confidence brimming in his eyes as he told me he was waiting for me all along and knew Id come .

I wanted to run away from the pressure of leading the pack .

All I wanted was to lie beside Lyla and forget .

Oh ! How I wanted to forget everything … But Lyla wouldnt even take my call .

It wasnt like her to ignore me and that made me worried .

Was something wrong ? Or worse , had Ramsey gone back on his promise ? My mind drifted to the last conversation I had with Ramsey before I left White Moon pack .

I need to hear you say it again , I demanded coldly .

That you will not mess with her That youre going to stay with Cassidy .

anymore .

Leaning casually against the edge of a desk , a brow raised , he sighed .

I already told you , Nathan .

Cassidy is my future Luna .

She and I are getting officially mated as soon as these Feral threats get resolved to a good extent .

And Lyla… his voice faltered , his face hardening into a mask of indifference .

Lylas yours .

I know that much and I wont interfere .

I narrowed my eyes at him , searching his face for any sign of deceit .

You better mean it , I warned .

Because if you dont … D I mean it , he cut in tersely .

You have my word .

I slowed my pace , shifting immediately back to my human form , chest heaving , hands on my knees .

I leaned against a nearby tree , sweat dripping down my bare torso as I stared at the surrounding forest .

The flashback left a bitter taste in my mouth .

I hated how much I still doubted Ramsey , and my unease wouldnt let me rest .

If I dont hear from them by the end of today , I muttered to myself , wiping the sweat from my brow .

Im going to White Moon Pack .

I wouldnt sit idly by while this uncertainty gnawed at me .

Not when Lyla could be in danger or worse , being seduced by Ramsey again .

23:32 1/4 < 149 Ripple … The decision felt like a relief to my growing frustration .

Straightening , I slipped on my T shirt I had discarded before I went running and was preparing to head back when a loud , piercing cry filled the forest .

The cries were raw and filled with anguish that sent a shiver down my spine .

I froze , straining my ears as I tried to locate the direction of the sound .

A few seconds later , the cry came again .

This time , it sounded more urgent than it did the first time .

I tensed , as Ragnar hovered on the surface , waiting to strike .

Whatever it was , it could either be a trap or someone was really in distress .

I kept my mind link open , ready to call for backup if need be before quietly creeping towards the sound .

The cries grew louder , more desperate , and I hastened along , still trying to be as stealthy as possible .

Finally , I arrived at a small clearing filled with shrubs and a small stream and stopped .

Lying beside the stream , her legs inside the flowing stream , was Clarissa Lylas younger sister .

She was nearly naked .

Her body was trembling as she writhed in pain .

Her dark hair was matted with leaves ; her skin was scratched and bruised .

But that wasnt all .

She held her twisted right ankle ; pain contorted her face , and she cried out again in agony .

Instantly , I let Ragnar settle before I crept closer to her , looking around for signs that this wasnt a trap .

Clarissa ? I called out .

Her head snapped up as she turned in my direction .

As soon as she saw me , her hands left her ankle and covered her exposed breasts .

Tears were streaming down her face as she started crying again .

Nathan … thank God , its only you .

I thought I was going to die .

She wailed louder .

Die ? I still kept my distance as my eyes hovered all over her body , looking for our secret pack mark .

Most people think the Pack mark on the left wrist is the only symbol used to mark a wolf but there was another hidden symbol located either at the neck , feet or upper back that is known only to Alphas and Betas and it was so invisible that if you didnt know it was a mark , youd dismiss it as nothing .

That was one way we could tell shapeshifters apart .

My eyes landed on the mark near the nape of her neck , and I sighed in relief .

I reached her in two strides , taking off my shirt and pulling it over her head , covering up her body .

What happened ? I asked kneeling beside her .

Her hand returned to her ankle , clutching it tighter , as she gasped for breath .

I went … I went out for a run and then … I tripped and fell .

That must have been it .

I felt nothing at first , so I didnt bother .

It was when I wanted to rest and wash my face .

I just felt an unnatural movement through my body .

My legs gave way and then this , she pointed at her ankle .

23:32 J 2/4 149 Ripple … She nodded weakly , biting her lip to stifle another cry as I carefully examined her ankle .

The swelling was severe , and the skin around it was already darkening with bruises .

She must have twisted it badly in her wolf form , possibly fractured it .

My gaze swept over her , nothing the scrapes and cuts on her arms and legs .

I thought there was an order prohibiting anyone from running in this forest , I tried to sound as gentle as possible .

What if there was a Feral or worse ? How would you have defended yourself in this state ? I I just wanted to clear my head , she stammered , her voice trembling .

Almost everyone from the pack follows the other trail we created .

I just wanted to enjoy solitude for today .

I didnt mean to … The rest of the words dissolved into a sob and she shook her head , tears spilling freely down her cheeks .

Im sorry for being so clumsy .

Okay , okay , I interrupted softly , my hand resting on her shoulders to calm her .

Dont worry about that now .

We need to get you back and get this ankle looked at , but before that , I need to see if theres something I can do .

Can you shift back to your wolf form ? She nodded and , in a few minutes , a pale brown alpha wolf lay in front of me .

I gently lifted her hind leg , examining the injury .

In her wolf form , itll be easier to snap it back into place and create a cast of some sort .

It could also save her leg from developing further complications .

Listen , Clarissa , I said gently , meeting her gaze , which held mine intently .

Its a dislocation , but I can fix it , at least .

Itll stop any internal bleeding and save you from further complications .

So , Ill just snap it in .

Youll change into your human form and Ill make a cast for you .

Can you do that ? She whimpered in response , turning her head away as she shifted the leg to me .

I took it as a sign for me to go ahead .

I finished creating the cast moments later , and Clarissas eyes were puffy from crying .

I knew she had been in a lot of pain from all the snapping I did , but now she looked more relaxed at least , and the swelling had subsided a lot .

Good , were ready to go .

She nodded , lowering her eyelids .

Thank you so much , Alpha Nathan .

Im sure I will heal before we reach the pack , she said .

Are you flaunting your Alpha blood ? I teased .

She laughed .

Of course not .

Thank you .

She tried to sit up , and I steadied her with a firm grip .

Easy , I said .

Dont worry , Ill carry you .

But Alpha … she protested .

Its a long way from the Packhouse .

Youll tire .

Dont worry , I dont feel a lot of pain now .

Youre not supposed to move the leg or put pressure on it , I murmured then , without waiting for her approval Iglinned one arm under her knees and the other around her hack lifting her 23,32 > 149 Ripple … effortlessly .

She let out a small gasp , but her arms instinctively wrapped around my neck , her head resting against my shoulder .

As I started toward the pack house , I couldnt help wondering if this was connected to Lyla a sign that something was wrong .

Something was happening I could feel it in my bones .

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