The Alpha’s Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger
Chapter 70

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Lyla 

Nathan’s kiss took me completely unawares , 

But it’s okay- friends kiss all the time .

Especially ones that haven’t seen each other for four 

years .

It was soft at first , almost as if he was hesitating , as though he needed to test the waters , to make sure he hadn’t crossed a line .

But then , the next instant , the kiss deepened .

The kiss was filled with regret , pain , longing and desire that I didn’t know where it came from .

But I stood still , allowing him .

His hand gently rested on the small of my back , pulling me closer .

I melted into him , instinctively gripping the fabric of his shirt to anchor myself .

The umbrella had been long forgotten and the rain pelted on us but Nathan didn’t seem to notice .

My heart pounded in my chest as he pulled me even closer – the kisses were becoming feverish , almost too passionate , this was not a friend’s kiss .

I moved against him , protesting with my body since my mouth was pressed on his .

After a second of wriggling and trying to leave his arms , he pulled back slightly and rested his forehead on mine , both of us breathing heavily .

His eyes searched mine – it was dark and filled with emotion as if he was asking questions without words .

My lips still tingled from the kiss .

“ I’m sorry ” he whispered as his thumb brushed against my cheek , though there was no regret in his voice .

“ I couldn’t … I couldn’t help it .

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” 

I nodded ; I didn’t want to talk about what happened .

“ Can we go to my house ? The bus stop is two blocks away … 

“ I brought a car , ” he said quietly , nodding to the Black Sedan parked at the side of the road as he picked up the discarded umbrella on the road .

“ C’mon , let’s go .

” 

My apartment was small but warm .

It was love at first sight from the first day I walked into it .

It was compact but cozy and big enough for me but I loved the way the rooms connected making it easier to cover the entire house in a few minutes .

My hands trembled slightly as I unlocked the door .

I pushed it open and stepped inside , flipping on the lights as I motioned to Nathan to follow suit .

His presence filled up my tiny space 

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could tell he was conscious of his wet , dripping clothes … 

But that didn’t matter now , at least to me .

I couldn’t believe he was standing here , in my apartment , after all these years .

He looked different ; the boyish face I was used to had been replaced with a sharp line on his jaw and a day – old stubble .

His blond hair was wet with some of its strands clinging to his forehead .

His clear blue eyes were inspecting the room with an unreadable expression .

There was a time when I would tell myself that I wanted my husband to be as handsome as 

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.

Nathan … that dream was still valid .

I closed the door behind me and both of us stood there for a moment , dripping wet , unsure of what to say next .

“ You abandoned me , Nathan ,” I finally broke the silence , fighting the tears at the back of my throat .

I had wanted to hold it in , to act like seeing him again didn’t affect me , but I couldn’t hold 

back .

Tears welled up in my eyes , my throat tightening with emotion .

“ You just … left me .

No letters , no calls , you won’t even text me back , nothing .

You just … disappeared .

” 

His face softened as he took a step towards me again , cupping my cheek .

“ Lyla , I didn’t abandon you .

I swear , I didn’t.

I was in prison for four years .

I was locked up in the smelly dungeons of the White Moon Pack and was not allowed visitors .

” 

My eyes widened with shock as I wiped my eyes roughly with the back of my hand .

“ Prison ? ” I repeated .

“ What are you talking about ? Why would anyone imprison you ? What did you do ? ” 

“ Not anyone , Lyla … the Lycan Leader , your ex – mate was so desperate to replace you and your sister saw me with you on the night you left Blue Ridge .

When I refused to give him your address in the human world , he got pissed and threw me into prison .

” 

“ Ramsey did that ? ” I shook my head in disbelief .

“ C- Can he even do that ? And for what reason ? He rejected me .

He told me he never wanted us to be together .

” 

“ Beats my imagination , Nathan shrugged .

“ It appears he doesn’t know what he wants and he can’t keep using someone’s feelings for second guessing .

That’s one of the reasons I refused to 

tell him .

” 

“ Nathan ! ” tears gathered in my eyes as I walked up to him , spreading my arms out for a hug .

“ I had no idea and then you could have just told him the damn thing … four years … that was a lot of 

time .

“ I was prepared to die in the prison , ” he shrugged , burying his face in my hair .

“ I’m just glad you’re fine and he didn’t replace you .

I’m sorry ” he pulled away , cupping my face again .

“ I had no way to contact you .

There was simply no means , Ramsey made sure of that .

I spent every day thinking about you , wishing I could tell you what happened , but I couldn’t .

” 

“ It’s not your fault ,” I nudged him playfully .

“ I thought you were dead or worse .

I wanted to come back … but … 

“ I’m glad you didn’t ,” he sighed , pulling me closer again for another hug .

“ I missed you , Lyla .

You’ve changed a lot ! ” he chuckled , his eyes running the length of my body .

“ You’ve become more woman .

I left you as a 19 – year – old girl but … ” he trailed off , his eyes gazing at me with pure .

worship .

“ You’re beautiful .

” 

I blushed , moving away from his arms .

Without another word , I walked into the bathroom and grabbed a towel from the rack .

I came back and handed it to him , avoiding his eyes .

“ Here , dry off .

You’ll get sick if you stay in those wet clothes .

” 

“ I’m a wolf , Lyla ! ” he chuckled but still took the towel from me and started wiping the rain from 

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his face and hair .

He was still the Nathan I knew but there was something harder about him now , something that hinted at the years he had spent locked away from the world .

I could see the exhaustion in his eyes and a certain dangerous glint .

“ When did he let you go ? ” 

“ A few days ago ! ” Nathan said quietly .

“ Let’s not talk about him , Lyla … the only reason why I’m not hanging on a pyre somewhere dead for killing the Lycan Leader is because of the good people in my life who still love me .

I hate him so much , Lyla .

I hate Ramsey Kincaid for taking away everything from me .

” 

“ He didn’t take me away from you , ” I said quietly .

“ And you do not hate Ramsey Kincaid more than I do .

I feel that all of my problems started from the day , I met him .

I don’t know , Nathan but I wish , I never came home that day .

I wish I didn’t cross paths with him .

” 

“ Lyla … ” he tried to reach for me but I took a step backwards .

“ You can stay here , I announced .

“ I have a spare bed , I’ll set it up for you in the living room .

It’s not much , but … It’s better than staying in the cold .

” 

I moved past him to my bedroom .

When I came back , I was holding an old , faded pyjama set .

“ These were my Nanny’s .

They might be a bit short , but they’re clean .

I thrust the pyjamas into 

his hands .

“ Bathroom’s through that way ,” I pointed to the direction of my bathroom at the end of the hallway .

“ You look like you could use a hot shower .

“ Lyla , I can’t … ” 

“ What ? ” I stopped and turned to look at him .

“ I don’t want to impose .

I have enough money to stay in a hotel .

I already looked up a few .

I just wanted to see you before … 

“ You can and you will , I cut him off , already steering him toward the bathroom .

“ You’re staying here Nathan .

You’ll need rest and hotels don’t provide that sort of rest , trust me .

” 

“ Still ,” he set the pyjamas down on the couch as he grabbed my hands , making me look up at him .

“ I’m worried about myself .

This is not back then when we were children .

You’re a woman now and … ” he trailed off .

“ I am a man , I have desires … I don’t trust myself to … ” 

“ Don’t worry , the door to my bedroom has a lock .

Besides , Nanny would be angry that I let you go to the hotel .

How is she doing by the way ? We spoke earlier today and she didn’t mention 

you .

” 

“ What ? ” he shook his head stuttering .

“ I haven’t seen her … ” 

“ Don’t lie , Nathan Tanner ! ” I glared at him .

“ Her scent is all over you .

Come , let’s get you cleaned 

up .

I steered him again toward the bathroom .

When we arrived , I opened the door , motioning him to go in .

The bathroom was small but spotless , with a collection of fruity – smelling products lining 

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Nathan turned on the water , letting steam fill the room as he began to undress .

“ How did you even call , Nanny ? I took my old sim out .

No one with that old number can reach 

out to me .

” 

“ I had both of your numbers memorized ,” he said woodenly , glancing over his bare shoulders at 

me .

I leaned against the doorframe , watching him .

“ What ? ” 

He cleared his throat awkwardly .

“ I need to change and bath , now ! ” 

I scoffed , crossing my arms .

“ What are you trying to hide that … ” I trailed off abruptly as the realization dawned on me .

boy I’d know , the lanky teenager who used to follow me 

The everywhere , had been replaced by a man , with rippling biceps and toned stomach .

This was why he was worried in the first place .

* Right .

Of course .

I’ll just … ” I gestured vaguely down the hall before practically fleeing , pulling the door shut behind me with more force than necessary .

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