The Alpha’s Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger
Chapter 161

161 The promise … Lyla When I arrived at my room , the warm scent of lavender greeted me .

Nanny was there , smoothing the wrinkles from my bedspread .

The windows and curtains were open to let in light.

and a cool breeze .

The entire room looked sparkling and brand new .

She looked up as I entered , her face lighting up with a smile .

Done with training already ? she asked surprisingly gently .

I blinked .

I expected her to scold me for going to train barely hours after recovering .

Yes , I nodded , staring at her cautiously .

Good ! she nodded and returned to her task , humming softly to herself .

I stood there for a few minutes , hoping she would snap at me , but she didnt .

She must have noticed I was still there because she looked up again .

Did you want something ? she asked .

No , I shook my head .

The maids would have cleaned the room .

Youre at that age when you shouldnt be bending so much .

Thats a wonderful way to say thank you , she murmured without looking at me .

I raised you well .

Thats not what I mean , Nan , I sighed .

I feel so bad that youre cleaning my room .

I can do that .

* Ive always cleaned your room whenever you recover from an illness and back when we still lived together .

Its something I enjoy doing taking care of you ! Im 23.

You dont have to do that anymore .

Why ? she paused , straightening .

Because youre still the messiest 23 year old I know .

I saw dirty clothes under your bed and unspread laundry in your bathroom .

Not to talk of your clothes .

are not properly arranged in your wardrobe .

Who knows , that might have caused the illness .

Nan ! I laughed despite myself .

You sound like my mother .

She didnt answer ; she was fluffing my pillows now .

So … youre not going to say anything about me , training ? I know youre angry .

You should scold me now than later .

She gave me a once over and continued with her fluffing .

I wish I were y , but Im not .

Ive realized that I spend half my energy running after you, begging you to eat healthy , asking you to document your heat so your pheromones dont take you unawares , arguing with you about your choices … but you dont listen .

Im going to let you do whatever you want to do .

Be my guest if 11:56 1/4 161 The promise She gave me a once over and continued with her fluffing .

I wish I were angry , but Im not .

Ive realized that I spend half my energy running after you , begging you to eat healthy , asking you to document your heat so your pheromones dont take you unawares , arguing with you about your choices … but you dont listen .

Im going to let you do whatever you want to do .

Be my guest if you want to train barely five hours after recovering .

I wont stop you from killing yourself .

I stifled another laugh .

Why was she being so dramatic today ? I crossed the room to where she was and hugged her from behind , wrapping my hand around her waist .

They were light training , and Gamma Theo was worried that you might beat him , so he ensured I didnt overdo it .

Dont worry , Nan … nothing will happen to me .

She nodded , but I didnt miss the sadness in her eyes .

Have you thought about going back to our lives ? Dont you think weve been here for too long ? I snugged deeper into her , sighing as her soothing scent calmed my nerves .

Thats what I thought , but these days , Im beginning to feel like I will miss all of these if I go .

Plus , Nathan hasnt been coronated yet , and I promised … Do you even have any plans of leaving ? she interrupted me , turning to face me and causing me to take a step back .

Nan , please , not this Nathan … again .

They need me here .

I told you .

Ive decided to take on the role , and I want you to put yourself first for once , Lyla , she interrupted me again before returning to her task .

Maybe youd see that youre not needed here .

ant us to I didnt say anything .

This was not the first time she had brought this up , and I didnt want fight .

Something was clearly wrong with her , and I wished she would tell me .

T II go shower really quick , I said instead , escaping to the bathroom .

After showering , I entered the room and dried my hair with a towel .

Nanny was still there .

She sat at the edge of my bed , her expression blank as she stared into nothing .

She looked sad … , and the aura around her felt miserable , but I didnt know how to ask .

Im not good with things like that .

So , I cleaned my body and put on comfy clothes .

When I was done , I sat down at my vanity table to do my hair .

Immediately , Nanny came to me , placing a small gift box on the table before she stood behind What is that ? I plodded gently .

A little gift , she replied .

Its a few weeks before your birthday .

Consider it an early birthday gift .

Oh ! I smiled at her .

Thank you .

Reaching for the gift box , I opened it and gasped with shock when I saw a string of tiny white .

11:50 124 161 The promise When I saw them .

Nanny smiled behind me , tears glistening in her eyes .

They reminded me of you from when you were a baby .

You were so beautiful … even now … much more and … a tear rolled down her check .

Do you like it ? I nodded , wondering what was making Nanny so sad .

I love it .

Can you put them on for me ? She nodded and took the pearls from me .

I noticed that she was trying so hard to control the tears now .

I watched as she clasped the necklace around my neck .

As soon as the pearls rested against my skin , they fitted perfectly , and a strange dizziness washed over me .

I gripped the edge of the vanity , the room swimming for a moment before clearing .

When I looked up .

I caught Nannys reflection in the mirror .

The tears were coming in torrents now .

I turned immediately , clasping her hand .

Nan , whats wrong ? Have I done something to upset you ? Im sorry .

She shook her head quickly , a trembling smile on her lips as she cupped my face with both hands .

No , darling .

Its nothing , dear .

Just … tears of joy .

You were in a coma for two days , and I was so scared .

Im glad youre back .

After she said that , she pulled me into a tight hug ; her whole body was trembling as she held me , sobbing loudly now .

Her hug felt different desperate , as if she was holding onto something precious that might slip away .

I let her hold me until she was spent .

When she finally pulled back , her hands lingered on my shoulders .

Her expression was sombre now , and her cheeks still had tear stains .

Promise me something , Ly … she said with a shaky voice .

Anything at all , I replied without hesitation , even though I was caught off guard .

* If … in the future … you find out that Ive lied to you about certain things , kept secrets from you , that Ive not been entirely truthful about many things … she paused as her eyes filled up with tears again .

Promise me youll find it in your heart to forgive me .

I blinked , taken aback .

Nan , what are you talking about ? Just promise me , she insisted , her grip on my shoulder tightening slightly .

Was she worried I would be angry if I found out about her Sigma status ? Guilt tugged at my chest as I imagined the burden she must have carried , keeping such a secret .

I wish I could tell her more than anything that I knew some parts , at least .

But I wanted her to tell me herself .

I didnt want to take that away from her .

I promise , I said softly , covering her hand with mine .

Youve done so much for me .

I could never hold anything against you .

She broke into another heartbroken sob , managing a smile through her tears .

Thank much .

you so I leaned forward wranning her in another hug You dont need to worry ..

? I murmured 161 The promise … But as I held a sobbing Nanny again , a small nagging voice in the back of my mind wondered if there was more to it that I didnt know , as though there was a truth looming just out of my reach .

I pushed the thought aside .

I made a promise , and I would stand by whatever came .