The Alpha’s Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger
Chapter 54

The ceremonial preparation ….

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When I woke again , I was still at Xander’s house and had lost track of time .

My eyes slowly opened , adjusting to the dim lighting of the room , my body was too weak to move , too weak to fight anymore .

Although Xander was not in the room with me , I could feel his presence .

I noticed the soft towel resting on the chair beside my bed .

“ How long have I been out ? ” I murmured to myself trying to sit up .

What was I supposed to do now ? 

My mind replayed the events of the last few hours , trying to make sense of everything .

Xander’s 

but wanted confession about being the Dark One , his insistence that he didn’t want my powers 

me how could any of this be real ? And yet , deep down , some p 

– of me felt there was an 

element of truth in it all .

I closed my eyes , willing myself to stay calm .

There had to be a way out of this .

There had to be some way I could escape and return to the life I had once known , even if it meant running forever .

But just as the thought crossed my mind , the door creaked open and Xander stepped inside , his face unreadable .

He had on something that looked like Ceremonial attire .

The rich fabric was embroidered with intricate red patterns that seemed to shimmer and move in the dim light .

“ You won’t leave , Lyla ,” he said quietly as if reading my thoughts .

“ Not until you understand who you really are … and why we were always meant to be together .

” 

He approached my bed , carrying something in his arms that he set on the space beside me on the bed .

“ If you had drank the Chamomile tea , you would have felt better than you are now .

What do you take me for , Lyla ? ” he scoffed , shaking his head .

How did he know that I didn’t drink the tea ? 

“ You think I’m some weak , magical being with a little power here and there .

I’ve told you severally , if I wanted to force you to do whatever I want , it’s the easiest thing to do but I don’t force anyone and certainly not the woman I love .

“ But here I am being held in your house ! ” I fired back weakly , “ Some love , Xander ! ” 

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“ Because you left me with no other choice and I’m tired of explaining myself over and over again to you .

All these months , I’ve been nothing but a solid ground for you and this is how you choose to repay me ? ” 

“ I guess we’re not meant to be even in this life too ! ” I snickered .

“ You cannot force me to accept your nature .

I liked you as Xander – I might have even loved you but this ! ” I shook my head “ I didn’t sign up for any of it .

I’d rather die than get embroiled in anything that had to do with people of my kind .

I already left that life far behind .

” 

“ You’re not doing it for them , Xander sighed .

“ Once you choose me , you don’t have to bother about them .

This is about revenge , right ? Do you want to get them back for all the things they 

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did to you ? I can help you .

” 

I gave him a weird look .

“ No ! ” I said firmly .

“ Why would I want to do that , Xander ? Revenge is messy , do 1 look like I have the emotional capacity to pursue something like that ? I barely can manage my life .

I’m not interested in any of your schemes and all this talk of a new world shenanigan , okay ? ” 

He didn’t say anything , he just gave me a contemplative glance and pointed to the clothes on the bed .

“ I need you to put that on .

” 

I glanced at the clothes .

They had the same strange designs on Xander’s outfit .

Panic fluttered in my chest , but I kept my expression as neutral as possible .

I picked up the garments , feeling the soft material between her fingers .

“ What is this ? ” I asked .

A smile played at the corners of Xander’s mouth , but it didn’t reach his eyes .

“ Tonight is the full moon , ” he said quietly .

“ We need to take advantage of it .

We won’t have another opportunity like this for a long time .

” 

My heart skipped a beat , fear creeping into my voice .

“ What are you talking about ? ” 

His smile widened , but it didn’t put me at ease .

“ We need to be joined tonight , Lyla .

We’ll take the blood oath that will bind us together for life .

Once we do that , it’ll be easier for you to access the Ethereal realm .

With my help , you’ll be able to unlock all of your potential and then use it to create a new world .

” a 

My chest tightened as his words sank in .

Blood oath ? Binding for life ? Ethereal realm ? It sounded like something out of a twisted fairytale and the thought of it happening to me felt unreal .

I let out a shaky laugh , hoping to mask the terror growing inside me .

“ I’m not interested ,” I said coldly .

“ Whatever you’re offering , Xander , get over yourself .

I’m not doing it ! ” 

He sighed heavily , reaching for my hand .

I tensed but didn’t pull away as he pressed tiny , reverent kisses to my knuckles .

Before looking up at me , his eyes boring into mine , filled with longing .

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“ I love you ,” he murmured against my skin .

“ More than you could ever imagine .

If you’d just let ΠΕ I’d show you how much I do .

” 

I felt a lump rise in my throat .

He wasn’t lying … I could see it was the truth with the way he held me , in everything he did .

He laid his head on my lap , his hair spilling over my legs .

When he looked up , I saw sadness in his eyes .

“ I’m not after the fact that you’re a Moonsinger , he murmured .

“ That’s not why I’ve sought you out .

I’m just … I’m just happy that we can finally be together and I don’t know but soon you may get your memories back and you’ll see why I want to do this .

” 

“ It doesn’t matter , Xander ! ” I sighed .

“ Fine , we can still date … I still love you but I don’t want any of the other things .

I just want to be a normal girl .

I’ll be in senior year soon and graduate , get a job and maybe replace someone who will love me enough to get married to me and I’m not having children .

I can’t have my child on through this crare But that is nretty much my dream Not 

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saving anyone .

” 

“ Lyla ! ” he chuckled softly , running a hand on the soft mound of my breasts , peaking from the blouse I had on .

“ Waiting all those months , acting like I didn’t want you was the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do .

But I’ve been waiting for centuries , I figured , I could wait a little more and I did .

We made a promise and it’s my duty to ensure it’s fulfilled ” 

My heart tightened , not with affection , but with a strange mix of pity and fear .

I took a deep breath and mustered the courage to ask the one question that had troubled me since he revealed his identity .

“ But … you’re supposed to be dead .

The last Moonsinger killed you .

Isn’t that true ? ” 

He shook his head slowly , an amused smile creeping up his eyes .

“ I told you , I’m invincible and all the Moonsingers , except Neriah none of them were strong enough to kill me .

Neriah was the only one who tapped into some parts of her abilities and took away some parts of me but still – couldn’t kill me .

But … ” 

He sat up .

“ They weakened me .

The last Moonsinger was a man .

He weakened me and locked me away before he died .

But over the years , my followers you see , they’re scattered across the world .

And slowly , they began to regroup and to prepare waiting for my return , his gaze darkened slightly .

“ Your birth Lyla , released me from my prison .

” 

I stiffened a cold chill running down my spine .

“ My brith ? ” I whispered .

“ How is that even possible ? ” 

“ That’s how it’s meant to be .

As far as I am stll alive , the birth of a Moonsinger weakens the bonds used by the previous one in trapping me .

If you kill me … ” he paused , chuckling “ Which I know you won’t- the birth of another one of your kind would awaken me .

I waited for you for 10,000 years , now I know why the universe was preparing the woman I loved .

” 

My mind raced .

Could everything he was saying be true ? Could I really be tied to something this ancient , this powerful ? I didn’t want to believe it , but his words stirred something deep inside 

me .

No ! I had to stay focused .

Whatever Xander was and claimed to be , I had to survive this .

If I can leave this house , it’ll be esaiser for me to attract help .

So , I’ll just play along .

“ Alright ! ” I said softly , hating the way , his face lit up with hope .

“ I’ll put on the outfit .