The Alpha’s Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger
Chapter 83

83 Won the war , lost the battle .

Lylaci 

Won the war , lost the battle .

I choose Nathan .

I handed over my family’s right to the Alpha Sceptre to Nathan , at least until he wants to give it back but from all the stories I’ve heard , things like that do not easily come back to the original 

owners .

As I handed the Alpha sceptre to him and watched him accept it with grace and dignity , I knew he was the right choice .

Nathan was empathetic and he would make a fine Alpha but the problem was … my mother .

She had looked at me with utter disbelief and disappointment when I had mentioned Nathan’s name .

She had stared at me as if I had committed an unforgivable sin .

I stepped out of the hall , wondering if I wasn’t a fool .

This was my golden opportunity to get into my mother’s good books but I messed it up because I decided to be logical .

Taking in a deep breath , I continued towards the front of the building .

As I started to move towards Beta Jeremy’s car , I spotted my mother standing in front of me , her back was ramrod straight ; hands clasped protectively over her rounded belly .

Despite everything , she still carried herself elegantly , something I could never manage .

I wanted to leave her alone , give her space for now but I found myself walking towards her .

Maybe there is still a chance .

I thought .

Maybe I could salvage something from this wreckage .

It was foolishness , perhaps , even naivety on my part but I couldn’t stop myself .

I was desperate to make room to mend things .

I continued towards her , my heart pounding with every step I took .

I stopped a little distance away from her .

“ Mother , ” I said softly , hesitating .

“ I thought you’d already left .

Please , let me explain why I … ” She gave me a side glance , her eyes sliding over me without so much of an acknowledgement and the cold indifference that she didn’t bother to hide .

Still , I persisted .

“ I know this isn’t what you wanted , I continued .

“ But Nathan is the right choice for Blue Ridge .

He’s prepared to be Alpha all of his life and he’s dedicated .

He’ll do well , I’m sure of that and I’ll try to convince him to name my brother as Alpha after him .

Stony silence .

If she heard what I said , I didn’t know .

Her expression hadn’t changed .

Swallowing again , I took a tentative step closer to her again .

“ Mom , please … I’m not a bad person and I’ve missed you so much .

Now that , my father is gone , you and Clarissa are the only people I have left .

Please … ” 

Still , she said nothing .

Not a word or a glance .

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thinking , I reached out to her , my fingers brushing lightly on her 

Sleeve .

“ Please can I go home with you ? We can talk about this and try to understand each other .

I promise to do anything you want .

I don’t want us to part like this … ” 

She moved towards the car and was about to climb in when I placed a hand on her shoulder , hoping for a response .

But at that moment , she whirled around , eyes blazing with fury I’d never seen .

Her hand shot up .

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aiming for my cheeks .

Before I could interpret her actions and react , the first slap landed across .

my cheek, causing me to stumble back in pain .

My eyes widened , more shocked than hurt as I held my smarting check .

“ Mom … Why ? ” I whispered pushing back the tears at the back of my throat .

But before I could finish my train of thought , she landed me another slap , harder than the first one .

It sent me reeling and I fell to my knees , my vision blurring with tears .

I tasted the metallic tang of blood in my mouth , my ears ringing from the force of the slap .

“ Don’t you dare call me your mother ! ” her voice rang in the late evening , piercing through it like a whip .

“ You think you can betray me , choose that Beta blood over your own family and stand here asking for understanding ? You’re not my daughter .

” 

I could only look up at her from where I was sprawled on the ground still trying to catch my breath .

Slowly , a few of the people present began to gather , each of them gave us enough space as they all stood there watching .

I’d hoped that this time , I wouldn’t cause any scene .

Perhaps , if I try hard , people would not remember me as that clumsy , deviant girl who always makes a fool of herself … 

A big , useless , impossible dream .

“ Mom ….

” I mustered courage .

“ Why ? ” 

“ I said I am not your mother ! ” she screeched again , kicking me with her legs as she spat on me .

“ You chose him , Lyla .

A Beta’s son over your blood .

I would never give birth to a child as heartless and wicked as you .

A daughter who would shame her father’s memory and betray her mother .

You’re dead to me , Lyla .

” 

The embarrassment I was feeling a few minutes ago , left me immediately as I heard her words .

I scrambled to my knee reaching out to hold her leg .

“ I’m sorry , mom .

I’ll make it right .

Just tell me what to do , I’ll do anything , I promise .

” 

She kicked me again , causing me to fall to the ground .

“ I don’t need anything from you again because you’re nothing but a traitor to this family .

A worthless , wolfless abomination .

I curse the day I took you under my wings and let you call me mother .

Die and never come back .

” 

With that , she spat on me one more time , before she turned on her heel and climbed into the waiting car , slamming the door in her wake .

The car’s engine roaring to life barely registered in my ears .

All I could hear over and over were my mom’s words .

It drowned out everything else , blurring my world and the faces around me .

Suddenly , I heard Nathan’s voice pushing past the small crowd and coming to me .

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“ Lyla ! ” his voice broke through my haze .

He placed a tender hand on my shoulder and then lifted my head slowly .

He was kneeling beside me his face filled with concer 

“ Are you alright ? ” he asked reaching out to brush the hair from my face , his eyes taking in the red slap marks that looked like whiskers on my cheek .

“ Let me help you up .

” 

I swatted his outstretched hand , jerking back instinctively as fresh tears filled my eyes .

“ I don’t need your pity … ” I said bravely .

Then I pushed myself to my feet .

My cheeks were not just burning with the sting of my mother’s slaps – but also the humiliation of having so many witnesses .

I could feel the tears threatening to spill , but I refused to let them fall .

Not here .

Not now .

My vision wavered and I swayed .

Nathan immediately reached out as if to steady me , but I shook my head , holding myself together .

“ I don’t need your help .

Just … leave me alone , Nathan .

” “ Please , Lyla ,” he said gently .

“ I am here .

You don’t have to go through this alone .

Let me help … ” “ I said leave me alone … ” I took a step backwards .

“ I … I don’t need you or anyone and I want to be on my own .

” 

Realizing that most of the Alphas were watching this , I decided to be courteous .

Taking a deep breath , I lowered trying to speak softly .

my par 

“ Thank you , Alpha .

Since the meeting is over , I’d like to leave first .

” 

He opened his mouth probably to argue but I bowed my head , giving him a small , tight nod before I turned and walked away .