The Alpha’s Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger
Chapter 125

125 Meeting Cassidy … 

Lyla 

I and Nathan sat in silence in his car outside the packhouse of Blue Ridge .

We arrived nearly twenty minutes ago but no one was in the mood to leave yet .

My mind was running with a lot of conflicting emotions , I traced the edge of my blouse absently replaying everything that had happened today over and over .

Suddenly announcing to Ramsey that Nathan had proposed to me without first accepting Nathan’s proposal properly was so embarrassing that I couldn’t even look at Nathan .

Did he think I was using him as a shield against Ramsey ? Shame crept up to my cheeks at the thought but I shook my head again , trying to dispel the thoughts .

The silence stretched between us , comfortable yet filled with a lot of unspoken thoughts .

Finally , Nathan 

broke the silence .

“ Did you mean it ? ” he asked quietly “ About accepting my proposal ? ” 

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My heart skipped a beat .

I turned to him , the sincerity in his gaze numbing my heart .

Swallowing hard , I nodded .

“ I do .

” 

A small smile touched his lips as they curved into a wide grin making my chest tighten with more guilt and uncertainty .

“ Okay , ” he said simply as though my response was all he needed to hear .

The warmth in his smile made me uneasy – it was too forgiving , too kind .

I fidgeted with the hem of my skirt trying to come up with the best way to express myself .

Finally , I gathered the courage .

“ Nathan … ” I began hesitantly .

He turned to me , giving me another small smile .

“ Is everything alright ? ” he asked .

“ Everything is fine it’s just that I have a lot going on back in the human world and now I don’t know If I’m 

ready to leave everything I had there and come back here .

There’s so much at stake now .

My job , my life back there … I just … ” 

I inhaled deeply .

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“ I don’t think I might be accepting this position whatever it is anytime soon .

I think I made a mistake ; I led everyone into believing that I wanted to live here and now … I just don’t know how to feel .

Even if I do how can I explain to them that … ” 

Nathan reached over , gently placing a finger on my lips , stopping me mid – sentence .

“ Lyla , ” he called softly , “ all I want right now – all I want to know is if you truly want to be with me .

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Everything else ? We’ll figure it out 

later .

” 

The tenderness in his voice made my throat tighten 

with emotion .

I couldn’t afford to break his heart now or turn him down , especially after everything he has done for me .

I looked away , unable to hold his gaze .

I was silent for a few seconds before I finally whispered .

“ I don’t love you , Nathan , not in the way you love me but I like you enough to know that I can learn how to love you and hope that we can be happy together for a long time .

” 

His smile returned , softer this time as though he understood my words .

He reached out again and took my hands in his , squeezing gently .

“ That’s all I need .

” 

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We sat together for a few more minutes , watching as the moon slowly rose to its fullness .

The silence between us felt different now – lighter , more hopeful and oddly comforting .

“ And Nathan , ” I broke the silence again “ Can we keep our engagement to ourselves at least for now ? I don’t know what decisions I’ll make yet but I should be able to figure out a lot of things after your coronation .

” 

“ Can I at least tell my dad ? Don’t worry , he won’t tattle to anyone .

” 

“ He might tell my mother, ” I said quietly “ And I don’t want her to know yet .

At least not now and until everything is settled .

” 

He nodded .

“ I can do that .

Anything to make you 

happy .

” 

“ Thank you ,” I smiled .

“ I should go inside now .

” 

Finally , I gathered the courage and stepped out of the car .

The walk to the Alpha house felt both longer and shorter than usual , my mind was racing as this was the first time I would be spending a night in the house 

since I arrived .

When I ananad the front door the living wng dimly lit 

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The TV was on and Clarissa and my mother sat on the couch , they seemed to be in a discussion .

They stopped talking as soon as I entered .

My mother barely spared me a glance , only Clarissa who practically leaped from her seat and rushed towards me .

“ Is it true ? ” she demanded ; her eyes were wide with disbelief .

“ Are you really the Moonsinger ? ” 

I managed a small , tired smile .

“ I’m too exhausted to talk about it right now , Risa , ” I said sidestepping her .

“ Can we talk about it tomorrow ? ” 

Clarissa frowned .

“ You just need to answer yes or no .

It’s not a big deal .

I just want to know .

” 

I inhaled deeply .

“ Fine , yes I am but I need to go now , I’m so tired that I might pass out .

” 

“ That is … ” she chuckled “ Unexpected , who would believe that you had such powers .

Then again , I saw you that day at Dad’s funeral .

You were quite cool .

” 

“ I’m going to take that compliment , ” I smiled at her and brushed past her to continue to the stairs when her voice reached me again .

“ You’re not spending the night at Nathan’s ? ” she asked 

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again making me pause my steps .

“ Nope ! ” I shook my head .

“ I think it’s high time I come home until at least I go back to the human world .

” 

“ You are the Moonsinger , you can’t just go back .

What if there’s another attack and … ” 

“ Clarissa ! ” I yelled raising my hand to stop her .

“ That’s enough and that’s too many questions .

I had it really rough today .

From leaving the pack hospital to being shepherded to the White Mountain Council , I haven’t had a lot of rest .

I’m grumpy and I need to sleep .

” 

My mom stood up and walked up to where I was standing .

“ Sleep at Nathan’s house tonight , there’s no extra bedding in the house and I turned your room to storage after you left .

” 

“ What ? You can’t do that ? ” I retorted .

“ If not for 

anything … ” 

“ I’m not in the mood to banter words with you , Lyla … go over to Nathan’s , you’ve been quite comfortable there since you came , so don’t come here and try to 

inconvenience us .

” 

“ But Mom … ” 

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I tried to protest but she was already halfway on the staircase .

I gritted my teeth in frustration , ignoring Clarissa who just stood there looking at me and started for the front door again .

” 

In the cold , I marched with annoyance towards Nathan’s house , I was pissed for some reason , my mother’s attitude to me wasn’t even one of them .

I 

rang the doorbell repeatedly until Nathan showed up at the door , his eyes wide with shock .

“ Did you forget something ? ” he asked .

I pushed past him , stopping to bow stiffly to Beta Jeremy who was setting the dining table and straight to the stairs , calling over my shoulders .

“ I’m spending the night here ; my mom threw me out .

” 

I retreated to Nathan’s room , showered and got dressed for bed .

My mind was still swirling with Nathan and Ramsey and I was still angry .

My emotions were just all over the place .

I had just finished with my nightly skin routine when the door to the bedroom opened and Nathan poked his head in .

“ Hey … do you want something to eat ? We left you a plate .

” 

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“ I’m not hungry , ” I said quietly brushing my hair .

He stood for a few minutes at the door before entering the bedroom , closing the door in his wake .

“ Ly … ” 

“ I am fine , everything is fine and she didn’t push me out of the house .

She just told me that she turned my room into a storage room after I left and please , I am not in the mood to answer any more questions .

” I said rapidly before Nathan could talk .

He paused for a minute .

“ Okay … I’m just going to leave then .

I’ll see you in the morning and if you need any other thing … ” 

I rose from the vanity chair and walked towards the door opening it for him .

“ I won’t need anything , Nathan .

Goodnight ! ” I said flatly , slamming the door in his wake .

I slipped under the covers of the bed , trying to will myself to sleep , hoping sleep would cure the angry ache in my chest .

I had nearly succeeded when my phone rang on the nightstand .

I groaned with 

annoyance and reached for it , thinking of the thousand 

words I would cou to whnavar umas callinent 

ALD 

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this hour .

The number was unfamiliar but something made me 

answer anyway .

“ Hello ? ” 

“ Well , if it isn’t the famous Moonsinger herself ,” a cold , feminine voice drawled through the speaker .

“ Though I hear you’re not much of one anymore , are you ? ” 

I sat up straighter , the anger leaving my body , getting replaced with tension coiling in my stomach .

“ Who is 

this ? ” 

“ Oh , how rude of me , ” the voice dripped with false sweetness .

“ This is Cassidy .

You know , Ramsey’s Future mate and the soon – to – be Luna of the White Moon 

Throne .

” 

Before I could respond , she continued her tone hardening .

“ I think it’s time we had a little chat .

I’ll text you the address and time , the meeting will be for tomorrow .

” She paused , then added with mock 

concern , “ Do try to be punctual dear .

I so hate waiting .

” 

The line went dead before I could formulate a 

response .

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