The Alpha’s Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger
Chapter 158

158 She has a wolf .

High Priestess Liora Heavy silence pressed in on me after Alpha Ramsey and Lyla left .

I settled into my chair with a sigh , my gaze drifting to the small hearth as the flames flickered and danced .

My time was near , and I knew that much , but the world I would leave behind was so messy .

And all of it was my fault .

Maybe if I had been thorough and tough with Miriam , if I had put my feet down and not allowed myself to be blinded by my love for her , Lyla wouldnt have happened if I had guided her right .

Was I grateful to the Moon Goddess for giving us a Moonsinger ? Yes ! But who knew that Miriams mistake would have this repercussion ? I knew there would be a repercussion of some sort … she was , after all , supposed to be High Priestess after me and had the silver mark , but nothing had prepared me for this .

If Lyla had an ordinary wolf , it would have been different I wouldnt have worried , but the two tailed wolf … I felt the hairs at the back of my neck rise in fear , and immediately , I muttered a prayer to calm my weak heart .

Lyla that girl there was so much more happening now than I could comprehend , and the visions were becoming frequent these days .

The soft creak of the door startled me when Miriam entered , holding a tray of food .

I studied her for a moment .

Her movements were mechanical , almost robotic , as she set the tray down on the table in my room .

Something was wrong with her .

Ah , Miriam , just in time , I chirped , trying to dispel the sad aura around her .

Could set it down here , I pointed to the small stool near my bed .

you She complied without saying a word as she placed the tray on the small table beside my bed .

Then , she poured me a cup of tea , opened the plates for me , and set out the cutlery .

Though she was moving with deliberate care , I didnt miss how her hands trembled .

She did not even attempt to chat with me like before .

When she finished setting my table , she returned to the window and stared absently .

Miriam I called out to her costle Te comething wrong ? She didnt answer .

Her shoulders were hunched slightly in defiance , and her fingers were curled into the fabric of her skirts she used to do that a lot as a child .

Whenever she was sad and wanted to cry so badly , she would try to hold back .

Miriam , I pressed again , trying to be firmer this time .

Is something wrong ? Lyla looked fine when she came to see me a moment ago .

I thought that would make you happy .

given that youve barely left her side for nearly three days .

Still , she remained mute .

Is this about what I told you ? You dont have to give me a response now ; theres plenty of time , you know , and it shouldnt worry you too much .

Still , no response .

Minutes passed , and the room continued to be filled with Miriams sadness .

I waited patiently .

I had learned long ago that the only way to get her to open up to you is to be silent .

It works most times , though .

Finally , a sharp sniffle broke the silence .

Miriam turned around slowly , tears streaming down her face .

Her chin quivered as she looked at me , her eyes brimming with tears and despair .

The last time she had cried this much was after the birth of her daughter , and she had begged me to allow her to hold her for only five seconds .

The other priestesses and the midwife who had helped us begged me not to , but I gave in .

I couldnt stand her crying even now … Though she was older … her tears broke my heart and plunged me into a state of despair .

Lyla … she cried .

She has a wolf , Mother .

Lyla … has a wolf The room seemed to still .

I closed my eyes briefly , exhaling deeply .

I feared as much .

Miriam turned to me , shocked .

You knew ? I suspected , I replied quietly , And I told you from the beginning that there was more than one entity inside her .

She fulfils the prophecy and the first Moonsinger in 10,000 years .

Shes always been different .

She crumbled to the ground , covering her face as she continued sobbing .

No … no , no .

It cant be .

Its not fair .

I rose from my chair , groaning as my joints protested .

I crossed the room to where Miriam was , kneeling beside her .

Listen to me , Miriam .

Now is not the time to be weak .

You knew , as did I that Lyla was special , and now that everything has played out , we have no choice but to face it headlong .

158 She has a woll Her sobs quicted as she sat back on her heels , looking up at me with red rimmed eyes .

No … no , she cant be .

She cant be that child .

My gaze softened .

Youve seen them yourself .

Now , we must let her know the full extent .

of her powers and the dangers .

I am also willing to bet she was the wolf that helped Alpha Ramsey and his warriors take down the Ferals today .

Today ? Miriam turned to me .

Yes , I nodded , sinking into the space beside her .

Ramsey came here a few minutes ago to ask me to look for the two tailed wolf that had helped them .

Miriam hesitated , her expression flickering with guilt .

I ..

think so too .

Ive been watching her for days now .

What do you mean ? She keeps leaving the house in the middle of the night and wakes up in the forest .

One time , I followed her wolf and stayed out of sight , of course , but I saw it I saw her fighting those Ferals .

Shes gone out like that about three times , and today Im sure she went out again .

Im certain of that .

Did she tell you ? I asked .

No , she shook her head .

When I went to her room earlier to clean up and change the sheets , I saw she tried to hide her clothes under the bed .

They were soiled and torn , and there was a feral bite on her ankle .

She must have gotten it when her wolf was fighting earlier .

Then its true .

Shes already manifested , I nodded with a grim expression .

And shes been fighting .

Do you think she knows she has a wolf ? Her powers as a Moonsinger would try to suppress her , so she might not know shes been going out every night .

Yeah .

Well , we need to let her know , Miriam .

She needs to understand what she has and who she is ..

A two tailed wolf was rare , powerful and unpredictable .