The Alpha’s Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger
Chapter 49

49 The perfect way to unwind … 

Lyla 

I threw my arms up , bracing for the impact , my heart hammering against my ribs .

I could feel the creatures ” hot breath on my skin … 

And then I woke up .

My scream tore through the air , as I bolted upright in bed gasping for breath .

My clothes were soaked and plastered to my trembling body like a second layer , my heart still racing as if I hadn’t yet realized the dream was over .

I looked around wildly , looking for the stick , my chest heaving … it took me a moment to realize I was no longer in the forest .

The familiar surroundings of the guest room in Xander’s house slowly came into focus the soft glow of the bedside lamp , and the rumpled sheets tangled around my legs .

But something was wrong .

I wasn’t alone .

Sitting on a recliner in the corner of the room , watching me intently was Xander .

“ Xander ? ” my voice was hoarse and my throat was still raw from screaming .

“ What … what are you doing here ? ” 

He didn’t respond .

A chill ran down my spine .

There was something … off about the way he was looking at me .

His eyes seemed to glow in the dim light , reminding me of … 

“ No ! ” I cried out , scrambling backwards on the bed .

For a heartbeat , just the briefest of seconds , I saw something else in Xander’s eyes .

The eyes of that creature the one that had attacked me – the same eyes I had seen on the man that had come to my bedroom the last time I had my heat … although Nanny had said it was her .

And then I screamed … opening my mouth as wide as I could .

My scream pierced the silence and within seconds , my door flew open with a bang as someone rushed in fumbling for the light switch .

As the room flooded with sudden brightness , my screaming intensified , my eyes wide with terror when I saw it was Xander , holding a spoon .

“ Lyla ! ” he called out , rushing to me , but I screamed louder pressing myself at the head of the 

bed .

Every part of my body was trembling now .

I pointed to the now – empty recliner in the corner of the room .

“ You … you were just there ! ” I gasped , my voice hoarse and shaky .

“ You were sitting right there just now .

How did you … ? ” 

Confusion clouded Xander’s features , his brows furrowing as he glanced between me and the chair .

“ What ? Now ! I wasn’t in here ,” he sounded both confused and concerned .

“ I was in the kitchen , trying to make you dinner .

” 

That was when I noticed he had an apron on and it was splattered with various cooking stains , flour dusting the front and the faint smell of food .

“ I came when I heard you scream .

” 

40 The perfect way to unwind … 

My chest heaved as I blinked rapidly , my mind struggling to process the conflicting information .

I had seen him , hadn’t I ? Sitting there , watching me with those intense eyes as that creature but Xander who was standing at the doorway , with concern on his face felt nothing like what I’d 

awakened to .

“ But … I saw you … you were ,” I whispered trailing off as I rubbed my arms , trying to shake off the lingering fear .

Had it all been part of the dream ? “ You were right there .

” 

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Xander shook his head and approached my bed , stepping cautiously , his hands held out in a calming gesture .

“ It’s okay , Lyla .

You must have been dreaming .

I promise I wasn’t in here .

” 

As he reached the edge of my bed , he hesitated , I could see he was trying not to scare me but something in me craved comfort and needed to feel safe .

I reached out and Xander didn’t .

hesitate to gather me into his arms .

As soon as his strong arms enveloped me , the terror that had gripped me began to subside His familiar warmth , and the steady beat of his heart beneath my ear soothed me .

I could feel myself relaxing in his embrace .

I let out a shaky sigh , pressing deeper into his arms .

“ What happened ? ” he asked softly , his hand running soothing circles on my back .

“ What’s got you so spooked and , in my house , too ? Was it those Panthers ? Did you see them ? ” 

“ No ! ” I murmured .

“ I had a terrible dream , it was so real … for a moment , it felt like I was back to the pack and in the Northern Forests where I was attacked by Feral wolves ,” I leaned away from him , meeting his gaze .

“ I didn’t tell you before but just before I came back to the human world , I was attacked after … ” I swallowed hard “ My mate told me to become his sex toy and live in some abandoned house by the edge of the pack .

” 

“ Feral wolves ? ” he asked gently .

I nodded .

“ Not just them … they also came with a creature , clad in white .

Last time , I wasn’t able to see its face but it was visible this time around and it spoke to me and said a lot of strange words .

Said I was the Moonsinger and should go back to my mother … it felt so real , ” I sighed leaning into his chest again .

“ Trinax ! ” his chest hummed as he said softly .

“ What ? ” I pulled back 

“ A “ Trinax , ” he repeated , brushing the hair from my face “ I’m sorry , I wasn’t there to protect you .

I’m so mad at myself right now .

” 

I chuckled , feeling light .

“ It was a dream , Xan … there is no way you could come protect me even if you wanted to , don’t be angry .

By the way … ” I paused , a puzzled expression on my face , 

“ What’s at Tri … ” 

“ A Trinax ,” he finished “ They lead a cluster of Ferals … they’re always together .

” 

“ Like a shepherd leading sheep ? ” I asked .

“ Something like that ,” he nodded as he flashed me a quiet smile .

“ What did it want with me though ? Ahh … ” I shook my head trying to clear the images of his 

from my thoughts “ It felt on real ” 

CYCS 

The perfect way to unwind … 

He pulled me close to himself again , his hands sliding up and down my arms as if he could .

physically rub the fear out of my body .

“ It was just a nightmare , Lyla ,” he said softly .

“ Your mind was playing tricks on you .

The fight with Nanny must have stirred up some old emotions , maybe triggering the memories of the attack .

It’s normal after something like that .

” 

I nodded slowly , wanting to believe his explanation .

But a nagging doubt lingered in the back of my mind .

It had been months since the attack and I’d never dreamed about it before .

Why now ? And what about the voice that claimed to be my wolf ? It didn’t feel like a simple replay of past 

events .

I closed my eyes , trying to concentrate on the voice , to see if it was really in me like it claimed .

“ Are you there ? ” I murmured silently .

I waited for a few minutes , trying hard to concentrate but nothing … Wolf Indeed ! I scoffed inwardly .

It was all a ruse .

Xander was right , maybe it was my past traumas playing .

Suddenly , Xander stood up , clapping his hand together .

“ I know exactly what you need ! ” he announced , a mischievous grin spreading across his face .

I eyed him warily , not sure what to make of his sudden enthusiasm .

“ What ? ” I asked staring at him with a mix of curiosity and apprehension in my voice .

Xander’s grin widened .

“ It’s a surprise , ” he said , his eyes twinkling with excitement .

“ The perfect remedy for nightmares and bad moods .

Trust me , I’ll make you forget all about that dream .

” 

I raised an eyebrow , crossing my arms over my chest defensively .

“ I’m not in the mood for surprises , today , Xan ” 

“ You will love this one , darling ,” he pinched my cheeks lovingly .

“ Trust me .

” 

Despite my lingering unease , I found myself getting intrigued by this mysterious surprise and Xander’s enthusiasm was infectious .

“ Okay ,” I said managing a small smile .

“ What do I need to do ? ” 

“ Get dressed , he instructed , already backing towards the door .

“ Something nice , but comfortable and sexy … ” his eyes ran down the length of my body suggestively , causing me to take a sharp inhale of breath .

“ Meet me downstairs in twenty minutes .

” 

Long after he left , I sat on my bed , still shaken by the nightmare and the lingering fear of what I’d seen – or thought I’d seen .

The idea of leaving the safety of my room , even for Xander’s so – called surprise felt daunting .

But staying here , alone with my thoughts , didn’t seem like a better option either .

Then again , I was here to live my life on my own terms , wasn’t I ? To experience new things and make my own choices ? This surprise of Xander’s , whatever it was , seemed like the perfect way 

to unwind .