The Alpha’s Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger

128 Ramsey is not the prize! Lyla The number was Cassidy's.

I watched the phone ring until the call ended and went back to my reading.

The phone rang for the second tand my thumb hovered over the screen as a wave of unease settled over me.

Finally, I took a deep breath and accepted the call.

"Hello?" "I was wondering if you'd pick up.

" She said without bothering to return my greeting.

I gritted my teeth.

"What do you want Cassidy? If you have something to say, get to the point.

She huffed in disbelief.

"Two days," she shouted, “I sent you that address two days ago, waited for you and you didn't even bother to show up?" I leaned back in my chair, a wry smile playing on my lips "Oh, I was busy... still busy.

You could have checked if I was free before sendingrandom addresses, you know.

128 Ramsey is not the prize! The line went quiet for a moment until Cassidy's voice cup again.

She sounded frustrated.

"Where are you now?" she snapped .

"The library, "I responded.

"What do you want, Cassidy ? " The line went dead.

I stared at my phone for a moment, before shrugging and returning to the book I was reading.

An hour later, my phone buzzed again.

Cassidy's number flashed across the screen.

"Yes?" "I'm at the café across from the library," she announced.

Cmeet me.

"1 "No, thank you, I'd rather not.

I'm too busy to step out," I replied without closing my book.

"I really am at the café.

I can see the library from here," Cassidy insisted" And I won't take your time.

Just a few minutes, hmm ? " Read the latest and free at "I can't, Cassidy.

I don't like you too much to inconvenience myself.

I have no plans to leave this position until much later.

So I'm sorry my dear but 17:58 2/9 128 Ramsey is not the prize! No ...

" I hung up without waiting for another explanation from her.

Minutes later, a shadow fell across me, when I looked up, I saw Cassidy standing in front of me, her brows drawn in disdain but she managed a smile as soon as our gaze met.

"I chere to get you myself.

If you do not cooperate and cout with me, I'm, going to make a scene.

I laughed, leaning back on my chair.

"Go ahead, my dear, I'm sure people won't mind seeing that you're not as scary as you try to make yourself seem.

Live a little, I'll be here cheering for you.

"Don't make this more difficult than it already is.

Just cout with me.

"Ask nicely, Cassidy Thorne.

I'm not your little maids at home...' She rolled her eyes and took a deep breath before turning toagain.

"Please Lyla, would you be kind enough to share a cup of coffee with me? The weather seems nice for it.

17:59 128 Ramsey is not the prize! I studied her for a few minutes, looked at the books spread before me, and then back at her smiling expression Sighing, I began gathering my things.

Sometimes it was easier to give in than to resist the force of nature that was Cassidy.

Knowing who she is, she won't letrest until she gets what she wants.

I followed her out of the library and sminutes later, we were sitting, facing each other in the coffee shop.

I took a sip from my iced coffee giving her a pointed stare.

"Why am I here ? " "I have something to show you and to tell you," she said happily.

Reaching for the bag near the foot of the table, she pulled out a blue box with a pink ribbon adorning the cover which she placed on the table and slid it towards.

me.

" Open it, she said, practically vibrating with excitement.

I stared at the box arching my brow at her.

" What is this?" 17:59 128 Ramsey is not the prize! "It's right in front of you, open it," she said again, flashinga smile that seemed genuine.

My experience with Xander madenever take anyone at face value.

I leaned back in my chair, studying the box as though it might explode.

"Why don't you tellwhat's inside instead ?" She rolled her eyes, muttering something under her breath before she pulled the box closer and pulled off the lid.

Then she turned the box towards me, revealing a luxurious wedding invitation adorned with gold accents and elegant calligraphy.

I arched my brow higher waiting for an explanation.

"Ramsey has agreed to a modern wedding! We would have this after the Moon Priest and Priestess join us of course.

This would be like a pre - reception, just like the humans do it.

Isn't it fabulous?" she clapped her hands with glee.

"And guess what? I want you to be my veil lady.

" My lips twitched as I fought back laughter.

"Your veil lady? That's quite the honour, Cassidy but I'm trying to remember since when we becclose.

We only attended training school for two years where you 17.

59 < 128 Ramsey is not the prize! made every single second of my life a living hell.

You would team up with those other Lycan daughters to bullyevery day.

Or is it recording an intimate video ofand posting it for everyone to see ... we're not close, Cassidy ... why am I getting an invitation?" "Don't hold grudges, Lyla and you'd agree withthat you always had an ego bigger than you, so it was justtrying to clip it for you and as for the video, Ramsey madeangry, just wanted to teach him a few lessons.

Seems like I didn't succeed.

I chuckled dryly.

"Anyways, I'm afraid I'll have to decline.

I have no intention of attending your joining ceremony or wedding, much less being your veil lady.

Cassidy's smile faltered, then transformed into something that looked almost like pity as she leaned forward.

"Oh, sweetie, is it because you can't stand seeing your mate marry another woman?" Your mate who was ready to reject you if I had said yes to him a few days ago.

I thought in my head but my smirk deepened as I replied.

"My former mate.

And no, that's not it.

She reached into her designer bag and pulled out a 17:59 128 Ramsey is not the prize! small glass vial filled with a shimmering liquid which she placed on the table with a tic flourish.

"Everyone who's ever been rejected by their mates swear by this.

It's quite pricey, so, it's worth every price.

It'll help soothe your broken heart that day Don't worry, Lyla.

You'll find a mate soon enough.

" I chuckled, shaking my head as I rose to my feet, looking down at Cassidy and her offerings.

"The only reason I don't want to cis because I am worried Ramsey might m leave you standing at the altar looking like a fool when he comes running after me. " Her face went slack with shock but I continued, unfazed.

"Don't getwrong," I added with a smile.

"I'm so happy for you.

I love that you're finally taking him off my hands so I won't have to deal with his pleas and all the messages he sends via his Beta. Anyways, good luck with everything.

" As I turned to go, she grabbed my hand, rising to face me, easily towering over me.

She was a Lycan after all.

Her face which had smile a while ago, was now twisted into anger.

"I'm warning you Lyla .

" she said quietly 37:60 P 128 Ramsey is not the prize! "Don't do anything to try to cin betweenand Ramsey's marriage.

I'll not sit back this taround and consider the video a warning.

"It is you who I should warn, " I pressed closer " Don't callfor such stupid things.

What were you expecting? A clap fromto say well done? You think Ramsey is the prize and winning him means anything to me? If you want validation so much, you should make a merch that says ' Snatched him from his mate' That would be a better idea than disrupting my perfect afternoon to act like a ten-year-old.

I took a step back, hissing.

can't believe I actually came.

I started to leave, then remembered something.

I cback to where she stood, pulled out a few wads of money from my purse and threw it at her face.

"Since I can't make it to the wedding , consider this an early wedding gift and the next tyou try to destroy e my image in any way, I'll take him off your hands and make you suffer for it . Bye now!" I flashed her a smile and spun on my heels, walking ... hurrying out of the café... more like .

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