The Alpha’s Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger

146 The Manifestation | Lyla | was in the middle of a clearing .

The moon was shining brightly ... so bright that if | reached out for it, | would touch it .

The stars shone with such bright intensity that Id never seen before , pulsing with the rhythm of my heartbeat ...

the forest was quiet except for the quiet chirp of crickets in the distance .

Lyla ... A voice called out to me, filling the space with warmth .

For the first tsince my second cleansing , | felt at ease .

As if a voice calling my nin the middle of nowhere was the most natural thing Id ever seen like Id been

waiting for my whole life without realizing it .

Slowly , | turned towards the source of the voice .

But | saw Mother Liora pouring water over my head in a ceremonial gesture .

Beside her, Nanny clasped my hands so tightly that | could see her veins popping out from under her skin and

she had a serene aura around her .

But something was not right .

Something didnt feel right for a moment .

| was standing here and Mother Liora , Nanny and | were standing a short distance away from, barely

acknowledging my presence .

How was | standing in the clearing while simultaneously standing in front of Mother Liora and Nanny ? | squinted

, letting the moonlight illuminate the scene just to make sure the person there wasnt, but then , | saw her

clearly ... it wasalright .

Similar features , the sdress ... everything was the s.

| tried to move forward , to close the gap between the two versions of myself , but | was rooted to the ground .

| opened my mouth to cry out, but no words would cout .

Lyla ... The voice called again , closer this t.

| felt a light brush against my leg and when | looked down , blue eyes brilliant and piercing stared back at.

Hidden in my shadow and from the moons glow was a magnificent wolf .

Her fur shimmered like liquid starlight , tinted with sparkles of silver and gold .

Under the moonlight , she looked nearly white , but on a closer look , she was a paler colour between silver and

white .

Her legs were long and elegant, nearly as tall as mine , and her tail was unlike anything | had ever seen it ended

in a forked tip , resembling two branches joined into a longer stem .

She was breathtaking .

Ravishingly beautiful probably the most beautiful wolf Id ever seen .

| thought Nannys wolf was beautiful , but this creature was something else entirely .

She was art brought to life as if the Moon Goddess was so intentional in making her .

100 The Mandestation ! The wolf circled my legs , her lithe body brushing against.

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She rubbed herself against mine , nudging my hand with her nose , urgingto touch her.

| stood momentarily watching her, feeling a burst of happiness course through my body .

Never have | felt so connected to something as | did now .

| felt a synchronization with her heart ; | could hear her heartbeat and feel every part of her within.

| lowered myself to the ground , stroking her fur as our gaze met again , sending a shiver through my entire body

as if she knew.

Youre so beautiful , | murmured , rubbing her your owner ? | asked .

d with a smile .

Did you get lost ? Where is Her mouth parted slightly , revealing a small set of white pearly teeth , but there was

no threat in her expression , only understanding .

She nudgedagain, this twith more insistence , and | felt my hands sinking deeper into her fur .

| was fighting the urge to hug her ....

| wanted to do that so badly .

Who are you ? | murmured again .

She tilted her head , her gaze was filled with an intelligence that felt almost human .

Her eyes flickered for a second up and down my form , drawing a laugh from.

Youre so sassy , | chuckled .

Is your owner around here ? | heard a small scoff as she took a step backwards , gazing at.

Lyla ! a voice resonated deep in my mind .

| jumped with fright and was about to find the voice again when it cloud and clear , tinged with an edgy

tone .

Itis me, Lyla ... | am you, and Im standing in front of you .

We are one , bound by the Moon and the Sun.

It is tto embrace what youre meant to be .

My eyes widened .

Oh ! Youre in my head ... youre talking toin my head , The subtle eye roll .

Ive been talking to you for years , literally ... you listen to every other thing except mine .

Oh ! I laughed , covering my mouth .

| dont know what to say .

Youre my wolf ? Not good enough for you ? she asked , practically glaring at.

| asked you to nme the last t.

You must do it today .

Im tired of sitting around doing nothing and you needmore than ever.

Its a shyou gave your Moonsinging abilities to Xander .

You know about that ? | asked , still trying to wrap my head around how well we could communicate in my mind .

Im sure | mentioned Ive been inside you for years .

Lyla, focus ... she pounded her paws on the ground in front of.

Now , you should nme ... thanks to the cleansing , | can fully cto you , but | must have a n.

Do you remember the reason | gave you for not having a n? Something about the Moon Goddess is not

responsible for making you .

and meld #sala kat wa mth that ! 24 4 146 The Mandestation i Great .

So, what do you want to be called ? Do you have anything in particular ? * Before you blurt out anything , you

can only nme once .

Once you callby a n, theres no going back , you cant change it .

So, until youre sure of a really ... really nice n... dont blurt out random words .

0... okay ! I scoff .

You have an attitude , but well deal with that later .

Dont blme for having an attitude .

Ive been stuck in one place for years .

My legs would love to run too and do a lot of things .

Hurry and choose a n.

She urged .

Do you have any preferences , cos honestly , | have no idea how they nwolves ? How about the nof

something or someone that has really stuck long with you ? | thought for a moment and was about to speak

when she filtered into my mind , her voice stoppinghastily .

Dont blurt it, Lyla ... just say it in your mind , Ill be able to know Oh, sorry ! | gave her an apologetic smile .

How about Truffle ? What ? her eyes widened with shock as she growled at.

You should givea nthat matches my appearance .

Imagine meeting Lax or Ragnar answering Truffle ... | feel embarrassed already Whos Lax or Ragnar ? | asked .

Ramseys wolf and Nathans wolf , respectively .

Oh !' I nodded , shifting slightly .

| didnt think | was up to discussing my messy love life .

How about cake ? Honey ? Love ? Are those the only words in your vocabulary ? Since your vocabulary is so

extensive , how about you tellwhat you want to be called and lets stop wasting each others t.

Its getting cold already ? | shivered , rubbing at my arins .

Youre in a dream .

How can you be cold ? In a dream ? This looks real ? She groaned .

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Lets just do the naming ... Okay .

Lets hear your suggestion .

Actually , | have a lot .

| mean , Ive been picking up words here and there , you know ... preparing for today , she paused .

Usually , youre supposed to do these things but, youre Lyla ... you get stressed by the tiniest of things .

Tellthe names , else, Ill blurt out the first thing that comes to my head .

Fine ! she hissed .

The options are , Isariel , Sylara , Nymeris , Eryndra and Zeryntha .

These names stuck with.

So, you just have to pick one .

Which of them do you like more ? | asked , stifling a tired yawn .

It is your duty to do that ! she said through gritted teeth .

This is your last strike ... if you badmouth, Im going to blurt out Cupcake .

146 The Manifestation i Isaricl Okay ! | nodded .

Very strange options , but ... | guess wed have to manage it that way .

So, which of the names do you like the best ? Just choose any nyou want from the three .

I wont mind .

How about Hazel 7 | asked .

Too popular and Im a Two tailed wolf, Lyla ... | cant just answer normal , cliché names .

Con ... choose from my options .

| studied her for a few minutes , deciding on which of the names would be much easier forto call .

Okay ... | can really choose anything ? Yes ! she nodded .

But from my list .

Okay ! Here goes nothing .

I exhaled .

| chose Nymeris .

| can call you Nym .

She bared her teeth excitedly and her tail wagged , too .

Good choice .

Before | could respond , the world arounddisappeared , and | awoke with a gasp .

I was lying in the forest again .