The Alpha’s Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger
Chapter 38

38 Why is your scent all over the place ? 

Lyla 

Something is happening to me – I think I am going crazy .

I keep hearing voices in my head , coupled plus the dreams where I am a soldier fighting in a man’s body .

It was the same thing over and over like I’m stuck in some time loop .

I spun the lock on my locker , musing over what to do with myself .

I had asked Nanny for interpretation but she told me the dream didn’t make sense and that it could be the psychological effect from my past traumas .

But I’ve cut off everything that linked me to this supposed emotional trauma and these days , the only thing that gave me butterflies was Xander .

After that event with the Panthers , Mr Dupree came to the café for three straight nights with the same tired expression and the same pleas for me to tutor Xander .

He seemed desperate though I couldn’t figure out why .

It was on the last day that Nanny had agreed after listening to a sob story from Mr Dupree .

“ Xander ….

he gave us a lot of trouble back at the pack .

Since his mother died with his twin brother .

He became so difficult to control and I had to leave before he got into some trouble and would be thrown into the holding cells forever .

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You know how our laws can be .

” 

A tear had rolled down Nanny’s eye at the end of his story and she’d agreed .

Every day , Xander would meet me at the café by 3 and I would tutor him for 2 hours .

With each passing day , he seemed a little more open , a little more comfortable .

Even Mr Dupree no longer gave me the 

creeps .

I found myself looking forward to our study session , not just because I enjoyed helping him but because I enjoyed his company .

Xander seemed like a pro version of my friend , Nathan who stopped texting back .

We shared small moments of laughter , snippets about his past and his pack and more than once , I caught him glancing at me longer than necessary .

2) 

Just as I was done selecting textbooks for the next class , I sensed someone approaching .

I felt him before I saw him – a shift in the air that made my heart skip a beat .

I turned , a small smile playing on her lips as Xander came to stand beside me .

“ Hey ,” he said softly , his eyes meeting mine .

“ Hi ! ” I replied unconsciously tucking a strand of hair behind my ear , closing my locker softly .

“ What’s up ? ” D 

He leaned against the adjacent locker , his eyes boring into mine .

“ Just wanted to know where we’d be holding lessons today .

” 

I turned to face him , imitating his posture .

“ Actually , I have the day off from the café today .

How about you come over to my place ? We can study there , it’s quieter and it’ll be fun .

” 

He raised his brow at me .

“ And your mom is cool with that ? ” 

“ Of course , why wouldn’t she ? It was her idea to have vou come over .

” I scoffed leaning away 

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from the locker and started moving towards my class .

“ It’s just that she always looks at me suspiciously at the Café .

I’m worried that she thinks I’m a bad person .

” 

a hot girl and … ” I caught “ It’s normal for mothers to worry about their children , after all , I’m myself before the rest of the words came out of my mouth and turned to Xander who had an amused smile on his face .

“ I don’t know why you shared that but … What time should I come by ? ” 

1 bit my lip , my face burning with embarrassment .

I tend to say really nasty things in front of Xander these days .

“ Maybe around four ? That gives me enough time to sort things out before 

we start .

” 

“ Four it is .

See you later , hot Lyla , he snickered before turning and walking down the hall as the bell rang , signalling the start of the next class .

Later that afternoon , I stood in the kitchen , setting out a few snacks for the study session .

I was nervous , though I wasn’t entirely sure why .

Nanny suddenly poked her head into the kitchen a soft smile on her lips .

“ You ready for your … ” she trailed off coming inside , a mortified expression on her face .

“ Is that makeup you have on ? ” “ What ! ” Guilty flooded my cheeks as I swiped at my red lips “ My lips were a little too dry earlier and … ” 

“ I knew it ! ” Nanny sighed “ I shouldn’t have agreed to let you tutor him at home .

You’re already wearing makeup for him and look at that slutty dress you have on .

Are you planning to seduce him or was this his idea ? ” 

“ Of course not ! ” I shouted looking now at the bodycon dress I had on .

“ Fine , I’ll go change .

I just wanted to look different for a start .

” 

“ Look different by changing your entire look .

I think you should cancel today’s tutoring .

Who knows what he’ll do if he sees you like that ? ” 

“ He’s not that kind of person , Nan .

Xander is a proper gentleman .

All the girls in school have the hots for him but he doesn’t look at them .

If anything , he’s easygoing 

“ I don’t care , ” Nanny said , her expression growing colder .

“ Easygoing ? That boy’s quieter than at shadow , and it’s quiet people like him who do the most evil .

You think I’m going to leave your looking like this with him ? ” 

Before I could protest , the doorbell rang .

“ That should be him ! ” I said a little too breathless , rushing towards the kitchen door .

“ Go upstairs and change into something decent and longer .

I’ll see him in .

” 

“ I’m 19 , Na … ” The rest of my words dried on my lips as she shot me a glare .

Without another word , I trudged up the stairs .

When I came back down , he was in the living room , talking to Nanny .

“ It’s a lovely place , Mrs Grayson ,” he commented looking around .

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oing to say more when I entered the room and cleared “ Thank you ! ” Nanny said coldly and was my throat .

Xander turned to me a smile on his face melting the annoyance in my heart .

“ Hey ! ” he smiled .

.

“ Hi ! ” I replied with a wider grin , feeling Nanny’s gaze at us .

She keeps forgetting that “ Are you ready to dive into some thrilling academic pursuits ? ” 

I was 1 

He laughed , making the tension in my shoulders ease .

“ Oh absolutely ! ” 

We moved to the dining table and dove into our lessons straightaway .

Nanny hovered for nearly 45 minutes before she informed us loudly that she was going to the cafe and she’d be back in the 

next 15 minutes .

“ That was very tense ! ” Xander chuckled “ I thought you said she was cool with us studying in your house ? ” 

“ She was ,” I sighed “ Must have changed her mind .

“ Do you want a snack ?” I offered , pushing the bowl towards him .

.

He nodded and selected a cookie .

“ It seems you’ve never brought a boy home ? ” 

“ At this point , I might die an old maid if she’s reacting to you like this ! ” I sighed .

“ Let’s get back to work , who knows she may have hidden cameras watching us .

” 

We worked through problem sets and essay outlines having a little laugh here and there and small conversations .

As I continued teaching him , I found myself watching Xander when he was focused on a particularly challenging problem .

The furrow of his brow , the way he absently chewed on his lower – lip – I couldn’t seem to look away , I was suddenly intrigued by him .

At one point , our hands brushed as we both reached for the same textbook .

A jolt of electricity seemed to pass between us and I looked up to replace Xander’s eyes locked on mine .

For a moment , the world around us seemed to fade away , leaving only the two of us .

My eyes drifted to his lips .

The urge to kiss him was overpowering , heat pooling inside me .

Lyla , are you alright ? ” his voice snapped me back to reality .

I blinked , realizing just how close 

were were .

“ Oh ! I’m sorry ,” I stammered , pulling away quickly .

My heart raced as I moved back to my seat .

“ You have really beautiful eyes , I blurted grabbing his test paper .

“ Since you’re done I’ll look at 

it 

“ Hey ! ” Xander reached out , gently catching my hand as he took the paper from me .

“ We’ve been studying for a while .

Let’s take a break instead .

” 

Reluctantly , I followed him to the couch in the living room , sitting down with a conscious effort to maintain some distance between us .

My heart raced and I didn’t understand why I suddenly felt so drawn to him .

As I fidgeted , Xander leaned towards me , reaching out to pluck something from my hair .

Our faces were inches apart again .

This time , I couldn’t resist .

I leaned in and kissed him , my lips meeting his with a sudden overwhelming imnukse 

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When we pulled apart , I jumped to my feet , my checks burning .

“ I’m sorry … I’m sorry … I wasn’t 

I thinking .

It’s just that , your face was so close to mine and … ” 

H 

Xander came to stand in front of me , an unfamiliar glint in his eye as he reached for my hands , tugging me towards him .

“ Lyla … are you in heat ? ” he asked softly .

My eyes widened .

If I was in heat I would know .

There was always a warning .

“ No , of course not ! ” I stammered .

1 

“ Then … ” His leaned in closer , his lips on my ears .

“ Why is your scent all over the place ? ” 

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