The Alpha’s Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger
Chapter 52

52 If truly , I’m the Moonsinger … 

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I stirred slowly , feeling every part of my body aching as if I had just run a marathon .

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The familiar scent of Xander’s house greeted me before my eyes even fluttered open .

The soft silk of the bedsheets brushed softly against my skin , I scanned the room I wasn’t home yet and Xander or should I say the ‘ Dark One ‘ was perched at the edge of my bed , watching me intently.

I tried to push myself up and immediately , he was by my side , his eyes filled with warmth as he assisted me to a sitting position .

“ Easy ,” he murmured , gently supporting my back , not before stuffing pillows behind me and placing me gently on the stuffed pillows .

“ I was worried I hit you too hard .

How are you feeling ? he asked .

His voice was gentle , but I recoiled from his touch , feeling alarmed and bewildered at the same time .

“ What did you do to me ?” I demanded , my eyes narrowing in suspicion as I stared at him .

His expression flickered with hurt as he sighed , running a hand through his dark hair .

“ Nothing harmful ,” he said with a pleading tone .

“ I didn’t hurt you , Lyla .

I just put you to sleep .

I didn’t want you to leave while you were angry .

I mean you can be angry but be angry and stay .

I know I have kept a lot of things from you and I’m sorry .

I promise I’ll answer any question you have for me .

” 

His tone was sincere , but I scoffed .

“ Right , putting me to sleep because I’m angry ? That sounds like something a reasonable person does , ” a bitter laugh escaped my lips .

I sat up fully now , pushing away from the dizziness that still clung to me .

“ I really have a knack for ending up with the wrong men , don’t I ? ” 

my words , gazing 

“ I am nothing like him , Lyla ! ” he shook his head looking pained by at me earnestly .

“ You shouldn’t have been with him in the first place , you … lost your … ” he inhaled sharply “ You allowed him to have you first … but it’s not a problem ,” he added quickly .

“ You’re a beautiful woman and … ” 

I didn’t know if I was still dreaming or if this was all a joke .

This man or boy … sitting in front of me , from all the stories we’ve heard , was supposed to be some big bad evil , why was he acting like this to me ? Was this a ploy to allow me to let my guard down before he killed me ? 

why you refused to have sex with me because he had me first ? ” I asked arching my 

“ Is that why 

brows .

“ No ! ” he shook his head , “ Far from that , we promised that we would give ourselves to each other on our wedding night .

I didn’t forget ! ” 

I couldn’t help it , I laughed but it wasn’t a pleasant tone , it was filled with sadness and exasperation at the circus my life was fast becoming .

“ When did I promise you that ? Oh ! ” I chuckled “ My reincarnate , what was her name again , Neriah ? ” 

52 I truly Fm the Moonsinger … 

He nodded ; his eyes filled with adoration as he gazed at me .

“ She had that look when I first told her I loved her .

Usually , it’s almost impossible to get everything after a reincarnation but you’re her – You’re my Neriah .

” 

“ Okay ! ” I snapped my fingers .

“ Don’t get carried away , Xan … what should I call you now ? ” 

“ Anything you want ! ” he responded immediately .

“ I’ll stick with Xander then ! ” I scoffed .

‘ Now , tell me … where exactly is this so – called moon bowe or whatever it is lodged in my body ? You came for it , right ? So , why don’t you just take it and let 

me go ? ” 

His brow furrowed and confusion flickered across his face .

“ Lyla , what are you talking about ? I 

don’t … ” 

I cut him off , my tone sharper now .

“ That’s why you’re here , isn’t it ? ” 1 pressed on , my 

.

my tone filled with saccharine “ You came for my power , didn’t you ? That’s why you’ve been hovering around me , making me think you cared about me .

You didn’t really want me .

You wanted whatever it is.

you think I am .

So , take it .

Take it and leave me alone .

If really I am the Moonsinger , then I don’t want to be known … I don’t deserve that spot .

He sighed heavily reaching out to touch my arm but this time , I recoiled more forcefully , curling away from him .

My retreat stung and his face darkened with hurt .

“ You’ve got it all wrong ” he said his voice tinged with desperation .

A humourless smirk , twisted my lips as my gaze hardened .

“ Wrong ? I don’t think so .

For a moment there , I wanted to believe really believe that my life could change , that maybe this time , things would be different .

I actually hoped that life with you would be an upgrade better than the shitty existence I’m used to .

I thought things might finally work out .

But no , ” I spat , “ I fell in love with a centuries – old evil , who only wants me for powers that don’t exist .

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” Suddenly , the air around us thickened with tension .

Xander’s expression shifted in an instant , his eyes glowing an unnatural green as his anger boiled to the surface .

He slammed his fist against the wall , the force reverberating through the room .

I flinched , pressing myself against the headboard of the bed , but still , I held my ground , glaring at him .

For a moment , the room was filled with the sound of Xander’s ragged breathing .

Then , just as quickly as his rage had appeared , the anger drained from him .

He approached my bed as if trying not to startle a wounded animal .

“ Lyla , please ,” he said softly .

“ You’ve got it all wrong .

I’m not after your power .

I’ve never been after your power .

I stared at him sceptically .

“ Then what do you want ? ” 

“ All I want … all I’ve ever wanted … is for you to choose me , ” he said .

“ I’ve always wanted us to be together .

He sat on the edge of the bed now , careful to maintain some distance between us .

“ You probably don’t remember , but we were on the verge of sealing our union before the Moon Goddess turned you against me .

But now … ” his eyes gleamed with hope .

“ Now , I know nothing can stop us if we’re determined to be together and if you choose me .

” 

The words washed over me, too fantastic , too impossible to be real .

If only Ramsey had been as half as earnest as Xander was , I wouldn’t have left my world and been tangled with Xander in the 

the Mo 

52 It truly , I’m the Moonsinger … 

pushed myself off the bed and stumbled towards the door .

My hand reached for the doorknob , and with all the strength I could muster , I pulled it open .

But before I could step through , the door slammed shut in my face with a resounding thud .

My heart raced as I yanked on the knob again , but it wouldn’t budge .

Slowly , I turned to replace Xander standing behind me , watching me quietly .

“ Let me out , ” I whispered , fear creeping into my voice .

“ When Neriah first found out about my true identity ,” a soft sad smile clouded his features , “ She saved me from her pack warriors and hid me in an abandoned house at the edge of their pack house .

Her father was an Alpha just like yours and she was beloved of the pack .

Every day she would bring me food and nursed me back to health .

When I told her … when I first told her , just like you , she refused to believe but when she did , she didn’t leave … ” 

“ I don’t want to hear stories about you and your ghost lover ! ” I tried to speak but he raised his hand , an indication for me to stop talking .

“ She was angry , scared because I was being hunted by the warriors , they thought I was evil but I am not , Lyla … In time , Neriah came to see this and she stayed .

” 

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“ Then why did the Moon Goddess turn her against you ? There must be a reason.

” “ Because she’s trying to subvert control … You werewolves live by stringent rules .

Wolf bond , the cruel strata of the Alpha Omega level .

The cruelty that comes from not having a wolf .

You ; more than anyone , can understand that … every month , you have to put up with those intense .

heat cycles because the Moon Goddess made it so and after you found your mated , he didn’t … ” 

“ I think I know the story much better than you ! ” I cut him short , the pain of the past gnawing at my heart “ Your point ! ” 

“ I will give you a world without baseless rules and orders .

A world where everyone is equal … there are no mate bonds , you’re free to marry whomever you want , free to do whatever brings joy to your heart .

What evil is there in that ? ” 

I sighed , “ We need rules and laws to live , Xander .

No one can exist without it … ” 

“ Of course , we would have but not like the way your Moon Goddess wants it ,” he took a step towards me .

“ I won’t hurt you , Lyla , ” he said softly .

“ I’ve waited centuries for us to be reunited .

Doesn’t that mean anything to you ? ” 1