The Alpha’s Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger
Chapter 57

57 Twenty years ago … 

Miriam ( Nanny ) 

Twenty Years ago … 

The Moon Temple was quiet , save for the soft hum of the morning wind brushing through the 

windows .

I was kneeling beside High Priestess Liora – Mother like we fondly called her , my hands clasped in 

words .

front of me in prayer , my heart beating in sync with the chants but there was no life in my I was scared .

Scared that the secret I’d been trying to keep these past few days would finally come to light .

The like only person I had managed to tell was my best friend Terra – she was a moon worshipper just 

me .

The Moon Temple had been home to me before I said my first words .

I was born a Sigma Wolf – a rare breed of Wolves dedicated to the service of the Moon Goddess .

We are often called messengers of the Goddess herself and as such , must keep ourselves pure .

I never knew my parents – because I was brought to the temple as soon as I was weaned and as per the culture here , every trace or means we could use to trace our origin is removed , that is done to make us fully dependent on the Moon Goddess and her service alone .

We are not allowed to mate – because we are born without mates and if a Sigma wolf goes as far as getting mated , the penalty is death .

I moved up the stages of the Worshipper faster than anyone has in the history of the temple .

By the time I was 19 , I was already a ‘ Moon Devotee ‘ and was chosen by 

e Moon Goddess to become the next High Priestess .

As a direct apprentice to the High Priestess , I was among the few chosen to learn the deeper mysteries of the Moon Goddess , I could perform healing rituals for packs , spiritual guidance to the Alpha and pack members , assist in ceremonial events , prepare sacred items and spaces for the rituals held by the High Priestes 

The list is long , but basically , I get to replace High Priestess Liora when she dies and everything was going well , I already accepted the life of solitude , knowing

that love , marriage and motherhood were forbidden .

We were never taught about it and had little or no knowledge of what goes on between a man and a woman .

That was well , until , I had fallen in love .

He had come to the Golden Gates Pack as one of the entourage from the White Mountain Council , our eyes had met briefly across the hall when I had escorted Mother Liora to go greet the Lycan Leader .

I’ve seen a lot of men – tall , handsome , ugly and they never affected me the way this man did .

His gaze lingered on my face for a little while before moving to my body , making me flush with embarrassment and leaving me with a tingling between my legs .

The second day , while I was taking healing potions to the visitor’s quarters – mostly to the Alphas to hain almenote their etranth after their inumane it was dark and the Night of the moon 

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16:00 

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wasn’t as bright as it used to be .

I had stumbled and was almost going to fall when strong hands .

grabbed me .

It was that Alpha from before .

I remembered how his eyes had undressed me before his lips captured mine , so tenderly , that it made my knees weaken .

Every evening , I would sneak to his room and let him touch me and please me , until one of the days , we couldn’t hold back our passion anymore … 

It was painful at first but beautiful , so beautiful that the mere thought of it , sends a sweet , burning sensation through me .

I knew I had erred but strangely , I didn’t feel convicted .

I still followed Mother Liora in rituals and every other thing.

But last month , I didn’t bleed .

At first , I thought it was the stress , but it’s been three weeks since I was supposed to bleed and yet nothing has come .

Scared , I had gone to the Alpha’s pack and told him what was happening to me .

He snuck me to a healer who confirmed I was already 7 weeks pregnant.

But that was not the only thing I discovered – this Alpha , the one I had fallen desperately in love with , had a Luna .

His eyes had grown cold when he discovered I was with child and he had told me to my face to get rid of it , but I couldn’t .

In that bound us Aside from the three oaths ( Do not kill , Do not lie and remain true to yourself ) together as Sigma wolves , I couldn’t bring myself to take a life .

I just couldn’t .

And now , kneeling beside Mother Liora , I was looking for the best way to break the news .

Terra had insisted I run away because if they knew I had been with a man , death would be the penalty but I wanted an honourable death .

I wanted to remain true to myself until the very end .

I placed a hand on my stomach , now gently growing with life .

The initiation ritual should have been my crowning achievement , my first step toward one day becoming a High Priestess .

But everything had changed in the blink of an eye .

The temple bells rang , indicating the end of the morning devotion .

I felt Mother Liora stir beside me , coming out of her morning trance before rising gratefully to her feet.

She noticed that I was still kneeling in front of the altar and came to where I was , tapping me gently .

“ Miriam , ” she said softly , her voice filled with warmth .

“ You’ve been quiet today – for some days now .

Is something troubling you ? Are you anxious about the Initiation tests ? ” 

My throat tightened and I lowered my head , unable to meet her gaze .

The weight of my failure pressing down on me , suffocating me .

But I had to say it .

I couldn’t hide the truth any longer .

“ Mother ! ” I whispered , my voice trembling .

“ There is … something I must confess .

” 

Her serene expression gave way to concern as she stopped bent down beside me , touching my forehead , her sharp blue eyes taking in my appearance .

“ What is it , child ? ” 

I closed my eyes , my hands trembling as I clutched them together .

The words stuck in my throat, 

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“I – I’m pregnant .

” 

The silence that followed after the confession was deafening .

The air in the temple seemed to be still as if the walls were holding their breath .

Liora’s eyes widened , and for the first time in my memory , the High Priestess was speechless .

The shock on her face was obvious .

“ Pregnant ? ” she finally managed ; her brows arched in confusion .

“ But how ? Is it even possible ? ” she closed her eyes , shaking her head as she slowly rose to her feet .

I mean , of course , it’s possible , because you’re a woman but , When ? I’m sure no man is living in the temple and … maybe it was a mistake .

There’s no way … ” 

“ It’s true , Mother ! ” I interrupted her softly .

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“ It happened the day after my appointment as your direct apprentice .

” 

“ Miriam … what have you done ? ” Mother’s voice was barely above a whisper .

“ Do you understand 

what this means ? ” 

Tears welled in my eyes as I tried to reach for her feet , but she took a step back .

“ I’m sorry , ” I cried .

I’m so , so sorry .

I know I have betrayed my vows , betrayed the Moon Goddess 

herself .

” 

“ I had so much fate in you , Miriam , ” she shook her head , still staring at me with disbelief .

You were one of my star students , Do you know how elated I was when I learnt that you had the Silver Mark and would replace me … Now you let a man desecrate you and for what ? For a few minutes of pleasure .

Did all my teachings , all of my warnings … did they mean anything to you .

” 

“ I’m so sorry , ” I sobbed .

“ It just … happened .

I didn’t mean for it to .

” 

“ When you were actively , giving yourself to a man – you didn’t mean for it to happen ? ” she scoffed .

“ Hou were on the path to greatness , Miriam , what do you expect me to tell those women ? ” she cried , running her hands through her hair .

“ They’ll have your head , the council of Priestess are bitter women who keep strictly to the laws .

Is this your plan ? To kill yourself ? ” 

“ No ! ” I shook my head , looking up at her .

“ I let myself go , I forgot , all your teachings and … ” 

“ Stop talking ! ” Liora began to pace the temple , biting her index finger .

“ Your tears would not solve anything .

You think those women would take pity on you if you go to them crying like this .

We need to replace a way around this .

They’ll kill you , Miriam … if they ever replace out , they’ll have your head .

Who is the man that … ” she paused , her cheeks turning red “ that deceived you .

Who is he ? ” 

I shook my head .

There’s no need to know his name , Mother.

He won’t have me or the child 

and … ” 

“ What ! ” she shouted , her eyes growing wide with panic .

“ You not only got yourself pregnant but you ended up with the wrong person ? What is wrong with you , Miriam ? Couldn’t you have found a better man ? Someone powerful ? ” 

“ I’m sorry ! ” I sobbed harder .

It was all I could say .

After a while , she came and lifted me from the ground .

“ Stop crying , Miriam ! ” she said sharply .

“ Tears doesn’t solve anything .

Tell me , who else knows about this ? ” 

“ The Terra ! ” I hiccunned cleaning my face 

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“ Terra , the red – haired girl .

Can she be trusted ? ” she asked .

I nodded .

“ Fine ! You’ll carry on with your duties and not tell a single soul about this .

I’ll look for a way to get the bitter women to leave the Temple first so that the more empathetic priestesses can pass you judgment .

Okay ? 

I nodded .

“ I’ll accept whatever punishment the council decides .

” 

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