The Alpha’s Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger
Chapter 48

8 Echoes of 

my 

wolf … 

Lyla 

I must have drifted into sleep when Xander took me to the guest bedroom upstairs .

Something tickled me on my chin and I opened my eyes .

I was in the Northern forests this time around the same forest where I had been attacked by those Feral wolves .

Cold air brushed against my skin as I stood among the towering trees , their branches blocking off the light from the sun or was it the moon – I couldn’t tell what time of the day it was .

How did I get here ? I wondered looking around .

I was so sure I was in the human world or did something happen to me while I was sleeping ? My heart raced as I strained my eyes in the darkness hoping those wolves would not attack again .

I try to bring out my phone to call someone , maybe Nathan , since I was back here , perhaps , he would take my calls or respond to 

my messages .

But when I looked down , I was clad in strange – looking clothes .

It was made with part metal , the kind used by warriors to fight in the old time and the other part was made of a really light material that resembled the gown , I had worn when I was healing at the healer’s quarters in White Mountain pack .

How had I gotten into this ? I wondered again .

Was there another attack ? Was this Ramsey’s doing ? 

“ Lyla … ” 

Suddenly , a voice called out .

The whisper seemed to come from everywhere and nowhere at once .

I spun around , my hear racing and eyes wide , as I searched for the source of the voice but all I could see were the trees blending into the shadows .

“ Lyla … ” the voice came again .

I shuddered stumbling backwards as I tried to look for a weapon .

I would not allow them to attack me again .

Anything that would make me stay away from Ramsey .

I bent slowly , searching the ground around me while my eyes scanned my surroundings .

“ Who’s there ? ” I called out with a trembling voice .

I found something long and thick … maybe it was a stick .

It was so dark , that I couldn’t see .

I picked it up and held it in front of me .

“ Lyla ! ” the voice came the third time and it sounded like it was behind me .

I whirled around but saw only trees and shadows .

“ Why don’t you stop being a coward and show yourself ” I called out , my voice wavering .

“ I’m here , Lyla , ” the voice echoed , now seeming to come from my left .

“ I’ve always been here .

” 

I turned once more , frustration and fear building within me .

“ Who are you ? What do you want ? ” 

A soft chuckle resonated through the trees .

“ I am your wolf , Lyla .

The part of you that you’ve 

4B Echoes of my wolf … 

forgotten , the part that’s been trapped .

” 

I whipped my head to the side again , from where it seemed the voice was coming from but there was no one there , just more trees , more shadows .

Panic rose in my chest as I turned again , this time to my right but the forest was still empty it was just me and the voice … I guess .

“ What do you mean , my wolf ? ” I scoffed .

“ No ! That’s impossible .

I don’t have a wolf .

If this is a means to scare me , then you’re failing because I’m just a werecreature without a wolf .

” “ Are you so sure ? ” the voice asked , a hint of sadness colouring its tone .

“ You are not just a werewolf , Lyla … if you were , I wouldn’t be here inside you , waiting all these years .

” 

“ Inside me ? ” I paused “ You’re inside me ? ” 

– 

“ Yes ! ” the voice came again .

“ I’ve been here all this while .

I came to you the other day but you got so scared and left .

I’m sorry , I couldn’t heal you after the attack .

It’s just that … ” 

“ Hold on ! ” I interrupted the voice , lowering my stick weapon but not letting it go .

“ What sort of absurdity is this ? If you are really inside me , I would know .

You will manifest .

You’re lying , trying to get my hopes high or maybe you’re working with those damn Feral wolves .

” 

“ No ! ” the voice said vehemently , it sounded offended .

“ Something is holding me back .

I cannot .

even physically communicate with you except through the dream world .

I am caged , trapped in something that I cannot understand .

You must go back to your mother … she will help you figure it out .

Tell her everything … ” 

“ My mother ? ” I laughed dryly .

“ Did you bring me here ? Did you bring me back to this world because you wanted me to return to my mother ? ” 

“ No , Lyla .

That’s now what I mean .

Your mom is … ” 

“ You think my parents would suddenly forgive me out of the blues ? ” I cut the voice short before .

it continued .

“ They hate me in case you haven’t noticed and the only thing they might do is kill me .

Look , I’ve been through so much already … I don’t want another dose of that trauma .

” 

There was a short pause from the voice before it continued .

“ Appearances can be deceiving , Lyla … Do not believe the front presented at you .

Something is holding me … us back .

It’s like a trap and if you don’t do anything , I might never meet you … ever … ” 

My pulse quickened .

“ I don’t understand .

What has that got to do with me ? A trap ? What trap ? ” I repeated my voice cracking .

“ You must try to save us , Lyla ! ” the voice urged , growing softer , more distant .

“ A lot of lives rely on me and it’s only a matter of time before the veils are torn completely .

When you save yourself , when you break free from the illusions binding you , then I’ll come , fully manifested .

” 

“ What illusions ? ” I pressed “ What are you even talking about .

” 

“ You must trust your instincts , Lyla ! ” the voice was fading now … I could barely hear it .

“ It will guide you to the truth .

” 

I turned in a frantic circle , my eyes darting between the trees the voice was definitely not coming from inside me .

I would feel it , right ? 

48 Echoes of my wolf … 

* Just tell me specifically what I need to save , who I need to save ? What are you talking about ? ” I demanded , my voice rising in desperation .

“ Wait ! ” I called out as another whisper came from the trees .

“ Don’t go ! I still don’t understand ! I don’t have a wolf or anything , I’m a deviant .

I’m not like others ! ” 

Silence.

The voice was gone leaving me standing alone in the stillness of the forest , I stood .

there , frozen , my heart still thudding as I tried to entangle everything the voice had said .

And then just suddenly , the forest shifted .

The air grew colder and thick with tension .

My neck prickled … something was happening , I could feel it .

Slowly , I became aware of movements in the shadows between the trees .

Red eyes gleamed in the darkness with low growls filling the air .

My breath caught in my throat as I realized I was surrounded .

It was the Feral Wolves – the exact ones that had attacked me before .

They weren’t alone … they had come with the other creature in white , the one who had attacked me .

It was larger than I remembered .

It moved with an unnatural fluidity and the face which in the past was a mass of nothing , suddenly became clear to me .

At least , I could make out the eyes .

“ Well … well , ” it purred , its voice filled with mockery .

“ Look who’s come back to play ” 

I took a step back , my heart pounding so hard that I was afraid it might burst from my chest .

I lifted the stick and pointed at it .

“ Stay away from me ,” I warned , though my voice quavered with 

fear .

“ That’s what you’re going to fight me with , Moonsinge ?! ” It chuckled “ You’re different from the other ones although , you all share one thing in common – Stupidity ,” It huffed .

“ But I can see that you’ve made the right choice .

You’ve chosen him … faster than the others ever did .

“ No ! ” I shook my head vehemently .

“ I didn’t choose anything .

This is just a dream … it has to be .

I am in the human world and not here with you .

” 

“ Is it ?” it laughed , its eyes beaming with amusement .

“ Or is it the truth your consciousness refuses to see ? You’re so close , Lyla .

So close to embracing your true nature .

” 

My throat tightened .

“ What true nature ? ” I asked , backing away slowly , my feet dragging against the damp forest floor .

– 

Its mouth became visible to me .

It grinned , revealing rows of beautiful pearly teeth .

“ You should choose already the final choice , I mean – all the way , it added , its voice dripping with glee .

“ Let him in .

Let him show you how much you’ve been missing ” 

I shook my head , stepping back , trying to distance myself from the creature .

“ No … No ! I don’t want anything from you ! 

But it only laughed .

“ You don’t understand yet , do you ? Being with him , that’s a choice .

You’ve made your stance .

The freedom … the power….

you’ve only scratched the surface – it can all be 

yours .

” 

The Ferals around me began to growl , their hackles raised as they closed in on me .

My heart was 

hantine facto 

48 Echoes of my wall … 

against the rough bark of a tree .

“ No , ” I whispered , terror clawing at my throat .

I just need to wake up .

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This is definitely a dream .

“ You’re lying .

This isn’t real .

” 

The creature crouched , preparing to strike .

“ Let him in , and he’ll show you a world you’ve only 

dreamed of … ” 

With a bone – chilling howl and a terrifying burst of speed , the creature leapt towards me , claws stretched like before .

I threw up my arms in an attempt to shield myself , a scream tearing from my throat – 

“ NO ! ” 

its 

When I opened my eyes , sitting in a recliner across the room was , Xander … eyes fixed on me intently .

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