The Alpha’s Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger
Chapter 46

46 Being Lyla’s keeper .

Lyla 

I hummed softly to an unknown tone as I moved the vacuum cleaner around the carpet in the living room .

It’s been three months since I started dating Xander and the only thing I regretted was not meeting him earlier .

Xander was everything I could ever hope for in a man .

My heat cycles which used to be dreadful were something I looked forward to every month because Xander made it easy .

Today , I and Nanny were spring cleaning and I was alternating between my chores and texting 

Xander .

My phone buzzed in my pocket again and I couldn’t help the grin that spread across my face as I fished it out .

Xander’s name was flashed on the screen , accompanied by a message that made my heart flutter .

I set down the vacuum to reply him when Nanny’s voice cut through my reverte .

“ Lyla ! Are you on that phone again ? We’re not finished yet ! ” 

I rolled my eyes but quickly tucked the device away .

“ Sorry , just checking the time .

” 

She hissed , “ Hurry up with the rug .

There’s still the kitchen to clean .

” 

I nodded 

thes 

and continued cleaning .

At some point , Nanny left me in the living room to the kitchen .

Almost immediately , I fished out my phone from my pocket and tried to text Xander back .

The phone was barely out of my pocket for a minute when without warning , Nanny marched over to me , her face set in a disapproving scowl .

Before I could react , she snatched the phone right out of my hand .

“ Hey ! ” I yelped , my eyes widening in surprise .

Nanny held up the phone , wagging it in front of me .

“ You’re supposed to be cleaning , not glued to this thing ,” she scolded .

“ What could possibly be more important than helping me with the 

house ? ” 

I rolled my eyes and let out a dramatic sigh .

“ It’s just a text .

I’m almost done anyway ,” I pouted .

“ Don’t give me that look , Nanny warned , pocketing the phone .

“ You can have it back when we’re done .

” 

The rest of the cleaning passed in tense silence .

When the house was finally spotless , I sighed .

with relief , my arms aching from all the scrubbing and cleaning .

“ I’m going to freshen up ! ” I announced .

Without wasting time , I headed upstairs to my room .

Once I was done freshening up , I came downstairs , feeling lighter and ready to relax .

But I froze when I got to the top of the stairs , my heart lurched .

There in the living room sat Nanny, clutching my phone , her face pale with a mask of shock and disbelief .

For a heartbeat , I just stood there watching her before my body kicked into action .

I flew down .

the stairs , my feet barely touching the steps .

In one fluid motion , I snatched the phone from 

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Nanny’s hand , panic and anger rippling through me at the same time .

“ What are you doing ? ” I shouted with a shaky voice , my fingers gripping my phone so tightly “ How dare you ! You have no right to go through my phone without my permission ! ” 

But Nanny’s face was ashen , her eyes were wide and unblinking as if she had seen a ghost – or perhaps something far worse , her mouth slightly open as though words had escaped her .

It wasn’t often that she looked shocked , but seeing the horror on her face increased the panic I felt .

“ Why were you going through my phone ?! ” I demanded again , my voice louder this time .

Her eyes narrowed , but she seemed unable to look at me directly .

“ Lyla … ” she whispered , her voice trembling .

“ Why … why have you been having … those kinds of conversations with Xander ? ” 

My stomach flipped , and my eyes widened in shock as another wave of panic rose in my throat .

I had kept my relationship hidden from her and never in my wildest imagination did I expect her to replace out .

Not like this .

“ I – what ? ” I stammered , trying to gather my thoughts .

“ That’s none of your business ,” I shot back opting for defiance even though my cheeks were red with embarrassment .

“ You have no right to invade my privacy like that ! ” 

Nanny seemed to shake off her shock , rising to her feet with surprising speed .

“ I have every right ! ” she countered , her voice rising to match mine .

“ I am your guardian , Lyla .

Your keeper and I have every right to know what’s going on with you .

It’s my job to protect you ! ” 

If I hadn’t been so angry , I would have laughed .

“ Protect me ? ” I scoffed .

“ You’re just an Omega , not my mother .

You don’t get to decide what’s best for me ! ” 

The words left my lips before I could stop them .

I immediately regretted it as hurt flashed across Nanny’s features before her expression hardened .

“ Do you really mean that Lyla ? ” she scoffed , her voice quiet but laced with bitterness .

accepts me for 

I hesitated but I was too angry to stop now .

I lifted my chin defiantly , despite a small part of my trying to restrain me from doing what I was about to do .

Still , I nodded .

“ Yes , ” I said , forcing confidence into my voice .

“ For the first time in my life , I’ve found someone who who I am , without judgment .

Why can’t you just be happy for me ? ” Nanny laughed – producing a humourless and bitter sound .

“ Happy for you ? Lyla , we know nothing about Xander or his father except what they’ve told us .

How can an Alpha leave his just because b 

worried his son would cause trouble ? Have you forgotten why we left Blue Ridge pack in the first place ? Why did you have your Pack Mark removed ? Wasn’t it to stay away from our kind , from werewolves ? Why are you suddenly mingling with Xander ? * 

pack 

“ Because I like him ! And he likes me too .

He’s not like the people from our pack .

He’s different .

” “ Different ? ” Nanny repeated , her voice filled with doubt .

“ You’re in a relationship with him , you’re not married and you think it’s okay to be sending your nude pictures , Lyla .

Your 

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messages are littered with sex talk and … ” she choked on her words , her eyes filling up with 

“ That’s not what a relationship at this age is supposed to be .

“ It’s normal ! ” I shouted , my face flushed with anger and embarrassment .

“ People in relationships .

do that .

They exchange pictures – nude pictures .

There’s nothing wrong with it and it’s the human way .

We live among them now ! ” 

Nanny took a deep breath , her hands shaking as she clenched them by her sides , trying to keep her temper 

under control .

Her face was filled with worry and disappointment and for a moment , she looked as if she might explode from the sheer frustration .

But instead , she exhaled sharply , her voice trembling as she struggled to stay calm .

“ Lyla , do you hear yourself right now ? ” she asked , her tone becoming desperate as if she was pleading with me to see reason .

“ This isn’t you .

This isn’t the girl I raised .

You’re still a child .

You have no idea how relationships work and Xander is … ” 

“ Xander is what ? ” I interrupted , glaring at her .

“ He’s kind to me , he cares about me .

He’s not like the others .

He understands me , Nanny .

I’m not a child anymore .

I’m old enough to make decisions about my life and my relationships .

Her eyes darkened with frustration .

“ He’s distracting you .

And now , I know why your teachers have been reaching out to me .

” 

Her nostrils flared , and for a moment , I thought she was going to finally lose control .

But then she took a deep breath , squaring her shoulders as she reached for her work bag on the coat rack in the corner of the living room .

“ Fine ! ” she said , her voice clipped .

“ If you’re so grown , perhaps you’d like to explain this .

” She pulled out a stack of papers , waving them in my face .

“ These are reports from your school .

Nearly all your teachers have reached out to me , both by phone and in wiring , complaining about how you’ve been slacking off lately ” 

My stomach dropped but I fought so hard to maintain my defiant expression .

“ You’re missing assignments , skipping classes – Now I know why , she continued .

“ You’ve been too busy hanging around that weird boy to focus on your studies .

I glanced at the papers strewn on the floor as I skimmed through the letters .

Words like ‘ incomplete assignments , and ‘ falling behind , stood out .

But I shoved them aside .

“ You’re smarter than this Lyla .

You have a future , a chance to do something meaningful and you’re throwing it away for some boy ? It’s my fault , I should never have allowed you to agree to tutor him 

I looked away .

“ Xander isn’t some boy .

He’s different , Nanny and I’m not throwing anything away .

” Her eyes softened .

“ Then why are you letting him put you away from everything you’ve worked so hard for ? ” 

I stayed silent , not knowing what to say .

“ I want the best for you , Lyla ” Nanny sighed , her voice filled with love .

“ I always have .

And this – 

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this isn’t the best .

You don’t even really know Xander or his family .

You’ve only known him for a few months , and look how much you’ve changed .

I’m worried about you .

” 

I bit my lip , fighting the surge to cry .

“ You don’t understand ; I whispered my voice shaking .

“ Then help me understand , ” Nanny pressed .

“ If you really care about Xander and if he cares about you , he’ll respect your boundaries .

He won’t need you to send those kinds of photos , Lyla .

” 

My eyes filled with tears , but I blinked them away , refusing to let them fall .

“ It’s not like that , ” I whispered again , but the conviction in my voice faltered .

Nanny reached out , placing a gentle hand on my arm .

“ Please , Lyla .

Break up with him .

Before it too late .

” 

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