The Alpha’s Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger

136 Balance is a myth Ramsey We arrived at White Lake Pack a few minutes later.

Elder Thorne had cout to welcus and immediately offered to take Nathan to where Lyla was.

I and the priestess followed behind walking at a normal pace when I saw her slow down and wait foruntil we were walking side by side.

eyes glazing You remindso much of your parents, Lycan Leader, she said softly, her eyes wistfully as she gavea small smile.

I turned to her, momentarily surprised that she was bringing my parents up suddenly.

You knew my parents? I asked.

She nodded, her smile growing into a wide grin now.

Who didnt ? she chuckled.

I knew them very well : they were extraordinary and one of the best couples our world has ever seen. They were brave, loyal and deeply in love.

They had one of the most intense mate bonds Ive ever seen despite being born into different worlds. They existed peacefully and we all knew they would never be able to survive without each other.

On the day of their Joining Ceremony, their wish was to die together.

I let out a bitter laugh as my steps slowed.

Brave, loyal and deeply in love, I repeated sarcastically.

If they were so obsessed with each other, why did they even bother to have a child? I clearly was a hassle to them or an inconvenience, they couldnt have birthedat all because I never meant anything to them.

The priestess sighed.

Life is rarely fair, she said gently.

No matter how much we wish it were otherwise, it never is .

Balance is a myth we tell ourselves to make sense of the chaos .

Im sure your parents loved you in their own way, but their love for each other was so overwhelming that it consumed everything else.

Nothing is ever truly even Ive seen how parents obessess with their children.

They want to spend every waking moment with them but I didnt have that luxury.

I was raised by nannies and maids and the Butler.

Whenever my dad was not working, he was always with my mom ... they did everything together -the only tthey were my parents was during compulsory family events and my mom ... would brush my head and givea smile then complains to the maids that I looked thin or the clothes I had on wasnt the right size and that was all. And my dad... I trailed off with a scoff.

Hell paton my shoulders and say Thats my boy.

Lennys mother would not let him leave the house to play without dressing him with all the safety gadgets in the world She would cook for him, pack his food she wasnt a great cook and she was my mothers Beta but she never allowed her busy schedule to be in the way of taking care of her son.

My parents had no excuse for acting like literal pricks to me.

She stopped walking, her hands reached out to touch my arm, the gesture forcingto turn and face her as her eyes bored into mine.

I saw pity in them.

Its tto forgive your parents; she said firmly.

Theres no need for that.

They werent my parents long enough forto forgive them.

They 130 Balance is a myth... died and leftso why should I bother? Do you know what its like to grow up knowing youll always csecond to something you cant compete with? It eats at you but that was my reality.

at 6.

I learnt from an early age that III never be a priority Still, youre hanging on to the hurt, she said quietly I know their choices left scars on you, you have to let it go for your sake.

Its blocking your path, interfering with meaningful relationships.

At least for your sake do it and not for theirs.

I didnt say anything.

She would never understand and I was tired of explaining myself.

So, I exhaled sharply and resumed walking.

We walked together side by side until she broke the silence again.

Would you like to help Lyla instead of Alpha Nathan ? Im sure he wont object if I tell him .

I shook my head.

No! but She glanced at me, her brow arching slightly.

How long are you going to deny the mate bond between you and Lyla ? The red thread of fate between you and her is so potent, even the short break you took didnt change anything.

I let out a weary sigh.

Im not denying it anymore, I admitted.

Lyla doesnt want to be with me.

Shes made that clear enough.

Before the priestess could comment on that, I hurriedly cut her off and continued.

Its fine.

Ive let her go.

She wants to be with Nathan and I want her to be happy.

Thats all that matters.

How about what you want? The Priestess asked softly.

I opened my mouth to speak and then shook my head, attempting a smile.

I was taught that my wants and needs comes last.

My priority is to this world and the safety of all the packs and the people.

When everyone is safe, Ill be happier.

Cant The Priestess sighed shaking her head Youre still too young to play burden bearer, Ramsey.

you fix whatever the problem is with you and Lyla ... shell need you by her side eventually I ... I paused, a sad smile tugging at the corners of my lips.

I have never made her happy ... I never make her happy, I said with resignation.

No matter what I do, no matter how much I try to remind myself that shes the one for me, whenever shes with me, shes miserable.

We fight more than we talk and ... I swallowed hard.

Ive seen how she smiles and laughs around Nathan .

She lights up with him in a way she never does with me. Maybe both of you need to sit down and talk things out.

I chuckled.

Weve done that several times and each twe meet, we reject each other again.

I always end up saying the wrong words, words she doesnt want to hear but its fine.

Ive resigned myself to my fate.

I just hope she gets the love she truly deserves with Nathan .

You wont last with Cassidy, the priestess sighed.

Your marriage is not going to be favourable.

Would you rather live with that for the rest of your life? Your laws about divorce are stricter than Werewolves and none of the Lycan Leaders before you have ever needed to divorce their mates.

Are you ready to put up with that? Im used to all sorts of loneliness, Mother Liora, I said quietly.

The only person that matters tomore than my grandfather right now is Lyla and since shes fine, I can withstand any other < 136 Balance is a myth....

thing.

As for Cassidy... well be fine.

I just need to pay more attention to her and put up with her antics but she listens tothough.

Everything will work out eventually.

The priestess exhaled deeply and then nodded.

Soon, the Ferals would be a thing of the past.

Lyla will heal our world.

Dont worry, I know shes yet to fully accept it but Im sure after she comes back things will change an and and Nathan moved up his coronation to keep her here. I nodded and we continued walking in silence.

As we reached the door to Lylas room, I remembered there was something Id been dying to find out from the priestess.

The more I thought about it, the more it worriedand I needed to know if it wasnt justseeing it.

Mother Liora ! I called her to her quietly.

She turned to face me.

Yes, Alpha ! Theres something Ive been wondering about, I said tentatively.

Go ahead, she encouraged.

I nodded, hesitating for a moment before speaking.

Is Miriam... and Lyla related in another way other than her being her nanny? The Priestess expression didn't change but her eyes seemed to darken with an emotion 1 couldnt quite place. She looked atfor a long while before finally replying.

Is there any other way a Nanny is supposed to be related to a child they cared for? Thats not what I mean, I sighed.

Lyla looks so much like Miriam .

They even have the smole on I ars and! the back of the ears and I know it wo people can have close resemblance but not to this extent. I noticed it that day you arrived at White Moon with her.

I thought she was Lyla.

They dont look so alike, Ramsey.

If they do, that means Neriah would have two reincarnations.

I assure you they dont.

I know ... I know but... they just feel like theres more going on.

I had Nannies, and ... Sometimes, The Priestess interruptedher lips curving into a faint, enigmatic smile.

Answers cwhen were ready to hear them.

Im sure whatever you seek to know now will be revealed to you in the nearest future.

For now, lets concentrate on brining Lyla back to us.