The Alpha’s Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger
Chapter 72

72 You don’t have to be alone … 

Lyla 

“ That bastard is your Lycan Leader and you’re his subject .

What’s wrong with you , Nathan ? What with the vulgar words and the 

r with which you speak ? ” 

“ When you’ve been in prison for four years … you pick up certain language .

I won’t apologize for this .

I’m not sorry , it offends you !! 

“ All this because I refused to kiss you ? ” I stared at him in incredulity .

“ Yes ! ” he nodded meeting my gaze , he didn’t seem like he was joking .

“ And why is that ? Because you went to prison for me ? I didn’t ask you to , Nathan .

If I was there , you know I would never have allowed you to walk into that dungeon .

” 

“ Maybe ! ” he shrugged reaching for the cup of coffee on the table .

“ Is this mine ? ” he pointed to 

the tray .

I was angry at how he changed the topic without giving me any closure .

“ Stuff yourself ! ” I drew a long hiss and walked past him to the bedroom closing the door firmly behind me .

I was so mad , that I wanted to break something but then I remembered Nanny’s words earlier and I paused , taking a deep breath .

Maybe I was being too hard on him .

Four years in that dungeon I couldn’t imagine what he’d endured .

I felt the anger inside me slowly melt into understanding .

I would be more tolerant , and patient It was the least I could do for him- little means to repay him for the sacrifices he made 

for me .

Exhausted , I slipped into bed , willing myself to sleep .

I don’t know how long or when I dozed off but a few hours later , a groan – deep , guttural and filled with pain – echoed through the apartment jerking me awake .

The sound sent a shiver down my spine as I sat up , disoriented and still sleepy .

Heart still pounding , I switched on my bedside lamp and listened .

The sound came again , this time more intense than the first one and it was coming from the living room .

Alarmed , I threw back my covers and padded down the hallway barefoot towards the direction of the sound .

In the living room , I turned on the light and the sight that greeted me shattered my heart into a thousand pieces .

Nathan lay on the floor beside the couch , the blanket I had thrown over his body last night twisted around his legs like chains .

Beads of sweat had formed on his forehead and his face was contorted in agony with eyes squeezed shut as though he was trying to unsee something .

His hands clenched and unclenched , as if he was fighting an invisible enemy as his lips moved .

“ No … won’t tell you … ” he muttered , his head thrashing from side to side .

“ Do what you want … you can do worse than this .

I will never tell you where she is … ” 

72 You don’t have to be alone … 

I sank to my knees as tears shimmered in my eyes .

I could feel his suffering .

I gently placed a hand on his shoulder , trying to soothe him .

“ Nathan ,” I whispered , “ Wake up .

It’s just a dream .

You’re safe now .

I rubbed his back .

But the struggle intensified .

He kept muttering the same words over and over .

I shook his shoulders harder , trying to pull him out of the nightmare .

With a sharp gasp , his eyes flew open and his body tensed .

In one fluid motion , his hand shot out .

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and wrapped around my throat .

His eyes were wild , unfocused , burning with a fear and fury that shocked me .

I gasped , my heart racing but I held perfectly still , I didn’t want to alarm him further .

“ Nathan ! ” I said quietly , allowing my hand to cup his face .

“ It’s me … it’s Lyla … ” 

It took a few seconds but slowly , his eyes cleared and recognition flickered in his them .

But in the next instant , it was filled with horror , replacing the rage that was burning through him a while ago .

He yanked his hand away as if my skin had burned him and scrambled backwards , shame darkening his features , until he hit the wall .

Slowly , he sank to the ground , drawing his knees to his chest , and hugging them tightly .

“ I’m sorry ,” he breathed .

“ gods ! Lyla , I’m so sorry .

I rubbed my throat , but what hurt me more than the dull ache I felt was the look in his eyes not fear , but something worse .

A complete emptiness as if something had been taken him , leaving behind an empty shell .

Just how did Ramsey torture him ? What did Ramsey do to my friend ? 

away 

Carefully , I moved towards him , holding my hands in front of me placatingly as I knelt a little distance away from him .

from 

“ Hey ! ” I said softly , trying to get his attention before crawling toward him .

“ It’s okay .

You were having a nightmare .

” 

Without a word , I wrapped my arms around him , holding him close .

Though he didn’t resist , his body remained rigid .

I could feel his heart hammering against his chest as I held him .

“ Everything’s going to be okay , I murmured , running my hand up and down his back .

“ You’re safe now .

I’ve got you .

” 

We sat like that for a long time , until the tension began to ebb from his body .

His breathing steadied , though he kept his face buried in my shoulder .

A while later , he pulled back , his gaze searching my face as he whispered .

“ I’m … I’m so sorry , Lyla .

I didn’t mean to hurt you .

I … I could have hurt you .

” 

“ But you didn’t , ” I held his hands , forcing him to look at me .

“ You didn’t hurt me , Nath , I assured him again , brushing a stray lock of hair from his forehead .

“ I think the living room is colder .

How about you sleep in my room tonight ? The bed’s big enough for both of us .

” 

He hesitated lowering his gaze as shame filled his face .

“ That will not be wise , Lyla … these nightmares … ” 

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72 You don’t have to be alone .

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“ Just to sleep , ” I assured him .

“ I don’t want you to be alone anymore .

Please .

” 

For a moment , I thought he would refuse .

Then he gave a small nod .

I stood and held out my 

hand .

After a brief pause , he took it , allowing me to help him up .

His hand trembled in mine but his grip was strong as I led him to the bedroom .