The Alpha’s Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger
Chapter 71

71 No longer a child … 

Lyla 

After I left Nathan in the bathroom , my face was still flushed in embarrassment .

feel abo This was the first time I was letting any man inside my house and I didn’t know how to my friend , suddenly confessing he thought of me as a woman .

On cue , my phone rang – it was 

Nanny .

“ Did Nathan get there already ? ” she asked excitement in her voice .

“ This was your plan all along ? ” I scoffed .

“ You could have given me a heads up .

Do you know how surprised I was when he showed up in front of my office ? ” 

“ I was more surprised than you are , Lyla ! ” I heard her sigh wistfully .

“ Nathan has grown into such a handsome man and for a moment , my thoughts went wild .

It’ll not be bad for you and him to get married you know .

At least he has been your best friend since forever ” 

“ He’s the Alpha Heir , Nan … he’s not going to abandon his duties because of me besides we’re just friends , nothing more .

” 

“ He came all the way from Blue Ridge to see you , Lyla .

He spent four years in prison just to keep you away from the Lycan Leader .

He told me the Lycan Leader was your mate … why didn’t you 

ever mention that .

“ Fuck ! ” I murmured under my breath , casting a glare towards the bathroom before answering Nanny .

“ It was a long time ago .

We rejected each other , so I never brought it up .

” 

“ Brought it up ? ” she chuckled .

“ You have two men fighting over you , Lyla .

The Lycan Leader and 

your 

best friend who’s the Alpha Heir to one of the most prestigious packs in the South .

C’mon , you’re living the dream , Lyla .

” 

“ This is funny to you , Nanny ! ” I couldn’t help but laugh .

If only she knew what I had to go through at the hands of Ramsey Kincaid .

.

“ It is ! ” she laughed “ I wish you had told me , all those innocent Panthers he had sent to come look for you , perhaps I should have been gentle or at best , ask for some sort of compensation .

We would have been rich .

” 

“ And have Ramsey chase me to the human world … 

“ He’s a Lycan , Lyla … those creatures are too prideful .

He’d rather have his tongue cut out than come to the human world .

They think humans are savages .

Anyway , I’m rooting for Nathan .

He’s sacrificed so much for you and he likes you … ” 

of the “ As a friend , Nanny ! ” I interrupted her before she could say more .

Though the memory kiss we shared outside my office teased into my brain , I thrust it aside .

“ That’s all that there is 

to it .

There was a pause on the other end before her voice came again .

“ Are you fine , darling ? You sound gloomy ? ” 

C 

71 No longer a child … 

+115 

“ I’ll be fine , Nan ! ” I took a deep sigh .

“ D – Did Nathan say anything about Mom and Dad and .

Clarissa ? We’ve not had time to talk … ” I added quickly “ So , I’ve not asked .

Are they doing well ? ” 

“ They’re fine , Lyla and I know this is so much for you to unpack but as always , trust your instincts and … ” 

“ Always tell me everything ! ” I finished up .

That was our mantra since the incident with Xander .

Nanny made me tell her every single detail of my day , the people I talked with , and how I felt after interacting with them .

She would write them in this big journal of hers and , I thought it was ridiculous but somehow , it helped me .

It was so therapeutic that within six months , I could sleep without waking up in the middle of the night with nightmares .

from 

“ And , Lyla ! ” she said softly .

“ It’s time for you to take care of Nathan … he’s a different person what he used to be .

I saw it in his eyes .

The … kind – hearted boy I’d known , who was so shy … all I can see is anger and … ” she paused .

“ Something dangerous is eating away at him , he’ll need all the friends he can get .

” 

“ I know ! ” I sighed .

“ Ramsey didn’t have the decency to put him in the holding cells .

He locked him up in the dungeons .

Cut him away from light and human interaction … Nan , I cannot begin to imagine … ” 

“ He’ll be fine ! ” she interrupted me with a deep sigh .

“ It’ll be rough but it’ll be fine .

Ask him to stay the weekend and then bring him over to mine .

I’ll brew up something for him .

” 

“ Okay ! ” I nodded .

“ He’s bathing , let me see if I can fix him something … ” 

“ I hope he doesn’t die though … ” she said lightly .

“ Cooking is not your thing !” 

“ Still ! ” I laughed .

“ I’ll try .

Maybe make him an instant noddle or something ” 

“ I’ll be praying for Nathan ,” she said teasingly .

“ Did anything happen at work today ? ” 

I heard the shower stop running .

Read the latest and free novels at Narugi.Com

Nathan would be out any moment now .

I’ll just have to tell Nanny about Paul some other time .

“ Nope , same as usual .

I need to go now , talk to you soon .

” 

Just as the call ended , he came out of the bathroom , his skin pink from the hot water , and wearing the pyjamas pants that ended just above his ankles .

The awkwardness returned but I hurried to the kitchen and busied myself .

“ Do you want anything warm to drink ? Coffee ? Tea ? ” I asked , my voice slightly higher than usual .

“ I can’t remember what you used to drink but there’s beer stashed somewhere .

” 

He came to the kitchen , watching me like a cat sizing its prey .

“ You’re careless , Lyla …” he scoffed .

“ You don’t offer a man alcohol when you’re alone with him .

” 

“ You’re talking weird again , Nathan ! ” I gave him a side glance , opening the drawers to see if I could fix him a sandwich .

I didn’t have any instant noodles at home .

“ Can’t we just be normal like before ? ” 

He stared at me for a moment , his eyes were filled with amusement before he sighed and 

71 No longer a child ….

.

turned away .

“ Can I get a cup of coffee , please ? ” 

“ Sure ! ” I nodded ; thankful he changed the topic .

“ Sugar ? ” I asked .

“ I remember you used to take two cubes , has that changed too .

” 

He turned back to me , his gaze on me was filled with concern .

“ Am I making you uncomfortable ? ” he asked .

“ Of course not ! ” I shrugged .

“ Milk ? Do you still … ” 

“ Lyla ! ” he crossed the room and came towards the kitchen , topping at the counter .

“ Do I make you uncomfortable ? ” 

“ I don’t think I have milk though .

I’ll just use something else … ” I replied not looking at him .

“ Lyla ! ” 

Finally , I met his eyes , my hands gripping the edge of the counter .

I could feel my cheeks burning with embarrassment .

I was flustered by his presence .

“ We 

need to talk about his , ” he said gently .

“ There’s still time , I can check in at a hotel and come back tomorrow .

I don’t want to spend a night here with you walking around on eggshells and I cannot promise that I’ll not try to … ” he swallowed hard but his gaze remained on my face .

“ Make advances at you .

But I’ll not force you 

to do anything ” 

“ I know , ” I whispered , then forced a small laugh .

“ I just … I didn’t expect … you’re different , Nath .

You’ve changed a lot .

” 

He smiled .

“ I know .

” 

With that , he turned and went back to the living room while I breathed with relief .

– 

A moment later , the coffee and the sandwich were ready .

I balanced it on the tray and brought it to him in the living room .

He was sleeping – sprawled on the couch snoring gently .

I set the tray on the coffee table and stopped to look at him .

He looked so innocent , lying there without a care in the world .

Unable to stop myself , I walked quietly to him and sat at the edge of the couch .

As I reached out to brush the hair from his his hand suddenly shot out and seized my wrist .

eyes , 

I gasped with shock , as his eyes flickered open .

For a moment , I saw intense hatred flicker in his eyes before recognition .

Then without warning , he flipped me over – easily .

So that I was lying on the couch , trapped under him with him hovering over me .

“ Nath … ” I started swallowing hard .

“ My instructions were clear , Lyla ! ” his voice had turned hoarse as his eyes lingered on my lips for a moment longer .

“ But I see you choose to disobey me .

” 

“ What instructions / ” I asked bewildered .

He s 

smiled , “ I’ll show you .

” 

With that he bent and captured my lips again – for the second time but before his lips could join with my own , I wriggled away from beneath him and came out , standing at one corner of the 

71 No longer a child … 

ac 

room .

I wasn’t afraid of him , rather , I was excited … the wrong emotion .

“ You can’t just go around kissing me ! Nathan ,” I tried to sound angry .

“ the first kiss was understandable but all of this … ” 

“ You allowed Ramsey to kiss you ! ” he said quietly .

“ He treated you like shit yet you allowed him .

fuck you … what is wrong if I want the same things .

2 

I stared at him , shocked at his words .

“ Is something wrong with you , Nathan ? You can’t speak to me like that .

Ramsey was my mate .

It’s normal for mates to … ” 

“ Don’t fucking tell me that ! ” he cut me short .

“ Only a castrated man would see you and not lust upon you , Lyla .

Don’t preach to me about fated mates .

That’s just an excuse .

” 

“ Regardless , you should know how sensitive that sort of thing is especially to me .

You can’t just mention my past casually … ” 

“ Get over yourself , Lyla ! ” he snorted .

“ It’s been four years already , long enough for you to make jokes about it .

Don’t tell me you still have feelings for that bastard ? ” a