The Alpha’s Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger

Chapter 162 162 After everything weve shared ? Nathan I leaned back in my office chair, phone pressed to my car, with a smile tugging at my lips as Lylas voice filled the room through the phone.

The warmth of her voice was the only antidote to my endless tasks and preparations for the Harvest Moon Festival.

I miss you, Lyla, I said softly, sighing with longing that was becoming hard to suppress ... It feels like I havent seen you for ages.

I miss you more, she sighed.

I honestly wanted to return as soon as I recovered, but the High Priestess would not hear a word of it.

She insists I should wait until after the Harvest Moon S Festival, and then I can go with you! Yeah, I nodded, glancing at the scattered reports on my desk.

You wouldnt missif you saw this mountain of work Im buried under .

Everyones running around like their tails are on fire.

Weve enjoyed a week without any Feral threat; nothing has been sighted since then.

So, were preparing for the festival.

Patrols, food arrangements, the elders seating plan its madness.

Sounds like fun to me, she chuckled.

Its not different here, though.

We had sPriestess from the Moon Temple over yesterday, and Ill be joining them in performing sbarricade spells on the borders of the White Moon Pack.

I heard theyve been travelling to packs all over the region.

Yeah, they cto ours last week.

Its temporary.

But you dont have any powers; how are you helping them? I wish I knew.

They insisted, and theyve been givingthis weird stare.

One of them outrightly askedif Nanny was my real mom.

My heart skipped a beat.

I didnt know how long it would take until Nanny revealed the truth to Lyla .

As much as Ive been itching to tell her, it wasnt in my place.

Still, I was getting anxious by the day.

The more Lyla blossomed into a woman, the more she was beginning to look like her mother .

Dont take it to heart... thats how they all are, I finally responded, trying to make light of the situation. Anyways, you should brace yourself because when you beca Luna ... therell be more work for you. The Elders are trying to pass it into law, something about letting women train and being managed by the Luna of every pack.

They want to ensure everyone can defend themselves against the Feral attack.

Here, children from ages 6 are enrolled on a -training school that teaches basic defence skills and survival. But dont worry, Im sure itll not be as bad as it was predicted.

Yeah! I murmured, drawing in a deep sigh.

Hmm....

are you sure you dont wantto take over as Alpha for a day? You sound tired, Lyla said.

Tempting offer, but Id rather have you here for other reasons, my voice dropped slightly, < 162 After everything weve shared ? Tempting offer, but Id rather have you here for other reasons, my voice dropped slightly, making Lyla laugh again.

Her light heartedness eased the tension in my shoulders.

Speaking of the Festival, I continued.

Is there anything you wantto bring to White Moon Pack when I c? Anything at all.

There was a pause from her end before she answered.

Just you, Nathan .

Thats all I want.

Ragnar growled with excitement as my heart swelled .

Done.

Ill wrap myself in a bow if thats what it takes.

We laughed together, talking about everything and nothing at once.

I was happy, and something had changed.

I didnt know if it was the distance or something else, but Lyla was different tofrom how she was before.

Wed spend hours on the phone talking, theres been no mention of Ramsey ... and I could feel the longing in her voice too whenever she spoke.

Was she falling foralready? I wonder when the first snow of the year would start, her voice broke into my thoughts.

Its late this year.

I know its your favourite season of the year; dont worry, itll csoon enough.

As I leaned forward to adjust a document on my desk, the door to my office swung open without warning.

Clarissa cinto view with a bright smile on her face and a food basket beside her.

I sighed inwardly, knowing what it meant.

Oh! I said, feigning surprise.

Hold on, Ly.

Clarissa just walked in.

Lylas voice was curious but calm.

Oh? Whats she doing there? Clarissa entered the office fully, closing the door behind her.

Hello, Alpha, she said cheerily .

Am I interrupting something? No, not at all, I replied automatically, though something inwished Id said yes . What brings you here? She lifted the food basket slightly.

I was trying out a new recipe and made way too much.

I wanted to share swith you.

Do you mind? And before you say no, I asked your father and your secretary, and she said you havent had anything since this morning.

I nodded, glancing at the food basket before muttering into the phone.

Clarissa broughtsfood.

Really? Thats so thoughtful of her, Lyla replied warmly.

Thank her for me.

Lyla says thank you, I relayed the message to Clarissa, then added reluctantly.

I should probably let you go.

Ill call back later, okay? Sure, nighttis better, I should be done with whatever I need to do here. Ending the call, I placed the phone on my desk, an uncomfortable silence settling over the office.

Clarissa stood expectantly with the food container.

I managed to smile as I took the food from her.

Thank you for his.

You didnt have to.

Of course I do.

I dont mind doing these little things, you know.

If anything, Im glad I can do it.

162 After everything weve shared ? I suppressed a sigh This wasnt the first tshe was bringingfood.

From the day that I saved her until now, she has broughtfood and small gifts, soughtout for small favours, or found reasons to visit my office.

I tried to discourage it gently without being rude, but it seems she didnt get it.

Ill try it later, I said, trying to put the container inside the fridge, but she stopped me.

Im dying to know if it turned out well.

Can you take a few bites for me? Please ... I wanted to say No, but that might lead to another argument. So, I just nodded.

Okay.

I lifted the lid from the tray to reveal a steaming plate of roast vegetables and herb crusted chicken.

For one, it didnt look like a new recipe, but it looked appetizing.

I took a bite and offered her a small smile.

Its delicious.

Youve outdone yourself.

She beamed and moved to the couch in my office, settling in like she belonged there.

She didnt look like she would be leaving anytsoon.

Im so glad you like it.

Have you heard? she asked.

I closed the lid of the container, hoping I still had a polite smile on my face.

She was going to be my sister in law soon, so ... Heard what? I asked, frowning.

Im taking my mothers place at the Harvest Moon Festival.

The doctors want her to rest a lot since the baby would be due any day now I blinked in surprise.

No one mentioned this to me.

She shrugged.

I guess they just finalized the decision.

Itll be nice to represent my mother.

You know, Ive never been to White Moon Pack, particularly.

This seems like the perfect opportunity.

I nodded absently, already making a mental note to confirm the arrangement with my father.

I returned my attention to the reports on my desk, hoping she would take the hint and leave.

But her next question caughtoff guard.

Nathan, what exactly is your relationship My head snapped up.

What? Im just curious, Clarissa said lightly.

You seem... close.

with vla ? I leaned back in my chair, choosing my words carefully.

Lyla means the world to me.

I love her and hope to make her my mate someday.

Clarissas smile faltered.

She stared atfor a moment, then scoffed softly.

And what about Inc ? I blinked, getting confused now.

Im sorry.

What about you? She stood and cto my desk.

Nathan, youve always been kind to me.

All those times you when I asked you what kind of woman you took care of me, the gifts ne gifts, the latention, the gestures liked and wanted, you practically describedand the ... kiss. I felt the blood drain from my face as I tried to process her words.

Clarissa, I think theres been 162 After everything weve shared Infelt the blood drain from my face as I tried to process her words. Clarissa, I think theres been a misunderstanding.

Her voice was growing more insistent.

Theres no misunderstanding.

Ive felt this way for so long because you encouraged it.

I waited for you to make your move, and then Lyla returned and it was e like didn't exist to you anymore. The t content is on novelenglish.net! Clarissa, I said gently, standing from my chair.

Ive always seen you as a friend like a sister.

Her face crumpled, and her voice rose in desperation.

A sister? How can you say that after everything weve shared ?