The Alpha’s Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger
Chapter 77

77 Was Ramsey here too ? 

Lyla 

“ I can’t believe I’m back here ,” I murmured as we drove through the bridge that bordered the human world and Blue Ridge pack .

“ Everything looks the same.

” 

Nathan reached for my hand squeezing it tightly as he gave me a small smile “ Welcome home , Lyla .

We drove for a while in silence while I tried to think of everything except the sadness that suddenly crept into my heart .

For the first time , I won’t see my father .

He will not be there to complain about me suddenly showing up without his permission or something worse .

I 

“ We’re here ! ” Nathan suddenly said waking me up from my reverie .

When I looked around , spotted Beta Jeremy – Nathan’s father , together with a few Pack guards standing outside the Packhouse , with serious expressions on their faces .

I gazed at the mirror one last time before I came down from the car in Nathan’s arms .

Immediately , Beta Jeremy came towards us.

“ Miss Lyla ! ” he said with an official tone .

“ Welcome home but before anything , I’d like to offer my condolences on the loss of your father .

Alpha Logan was a very good man and Alpha to all of us .

It’s so sad that he had to leave us early !” 

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I nodded , returning his smile .

“ Thank you , for your kind words , and for taking care of the pack in his absence .

I’m sure Father will look down from heaven and be proud .

My memories of Beta Jeremy as a child were filled with him wearing his famous dull , unimpressed look even now he looked the same , only , I saw his eyes linger on me for longer than a few seconds before he looked away not before I caught a flash of irritation .

“ All members of the Werewolf Alpha Council are en route to our pack , Beta Jeremy continued , fixing his gaze intently on me .

“ As Alpha Logan’s heir , you need to be present and carry on the official transfer of the Alpha leadership to Nathan .

” 

I blinked , my eyes straying to my wristwatch .

It was almost noon and all I wanted to do was to go home to my family before any other thing .

“ Transfer of power ? Today ? The Council is already on their way ? L … I thought this could wait .

until tomorrow at least .

I had a stressful journey and would love to rest .

” 

“ I’m sorry , Lyla but that is not possible .

The Council believes that since you’re Alpha Logan’s heir , you must formally transfer the leadership of the pack to the Tanner family .

After the handover , Nathan would become Alpha and then we would proceed with his coronation and your mother would become the Grand Luna and join as an Advisor in the Alpha Council , as is customary for the widows of great Alphas .

Nathan squeezed my hand as if to apologize , and I could understand him .

He had told me that I needed to come home and prepare for my father’s funeral .

He didn’t mention these parts .

This wasn’t how I had planned my return .

77 Was Ramsey here too ? 

For the first time , the reality of my father’s absence hit me again , sharper than ever .

“ And my sister ? ” I asked thinking of Clarissa .

“ You and your sister will be allowed to choose positions within the Pack hierarchy , or the newly appointed Alpha will give you roles he deems suitable , ” Beta Jeremy explained .

“ Still ,” I sighed tiredly .

“ I’m sure this could wait until tomorrow .

The Alphas travelling must also want rest .

We should do it tomorrow ” 

Beta Jeremy shook his head , his lips thinning into a hard line .

“ You’re the representative of the former Alpha of our pack , Lyla and every moment Blue Ridge remains without an actual Alpha leading us – without the declaration of an Alpha , the more vulnerable we’ll be .

” 

“ Vulnerable ? ” I eyed him suspiciously .

“ I don’t understand .

” 

“ It means any of the neighbouring Packs can attack and claim our pack as theirs .

It’s not a thing to wish for because people would die , unless … ” He trailed off giving me a known look .

“ Hey ! ” Nathan drew closer to me draping a comforting hand on my shoulder .

These things don’t take long , I promise .

Just a couple of formalities and we’re done .

” 

“ Fine ! ” I nodded to Alpha Jeremy who gestured towards his car parked nearby .

“ Shall we ? ” 

Without another word , I and Nathan climbed into the back seat of the car as Beta Jeremy started the engine we started driving towards the Werewolf Alpha Council meeting hall .

It was at the , edge of the pack , built at an intersection between seven Packs that made up the South Region .

The drive would be about an hour .

Nathan’s hand found mine , gripping it firmly as he murmured that everything would be alright .

As we drove , he dropped his head on my shoulders , muttering something about a power nap and soon , he was snoring gently .

I envied his ability to be able to sleep despite the thick tension in the car .

My mind was racing with a million thoughts spanning from the Feral Wolves and my presence here in this world and facing my mother and my sister while also hoping I try to send my father off without any drama .

My phone tinged with a text .

When I opened it , it was from Paul .

I was supposed to be attending his birthday party this evening , but after informing HR that I needed a two – week leave , the first I had taken since I started working , they granted it without hesitation .

No one knew wh ….

was suddenly going on a leave in the middle of the year but for clarity’s sake , I had to tell Paul that I’d lost my dad .

He’d been so sympathetic and was kind to offer to attend the funeral .

Which I had gently refused saying we wanted it to be a family affair .

.

A small smile appeared on my lips , I wondered what he’d do if I told him that I was a werewolf .

Hey , have you reached yet ? 

77 Wis Ramsey here too ? 

His text read .

I stared at it for a few minutes deciding to reply to him later .

Maybe towards the end of the day .

As I raised my head , my gaze met with Beta Jeremy’s in the rearview mirror .

I was used to being an object of scrutiny , even judged but the way he looked at me now was more than disapproval – It was pure disdain .

His eyes had turned cold , making my blood run 

cold .

I managed a small , polite smile , hoping to diffuse whatever tension seemed to be simmering but his expression didn’t change .

I looked away , turning to the window , even though I still felt his eyes lingering on me .

“ You didn’t come back with Miriam ? ” He asked suddenly , causing me to jerk with surprise .

“ Nanny ? ” I turned to him , trying to look less surprised .

He nodded .

“ She didn’t want to come ,” I said quietly .

“ She doesn’t think mother would be welcoming since it’ll just be family attending the funeral .

” 

“ Is that what she told you ? ” he scoffed , shaking his head as he turned his attention to the road .

“ She should be here … anyways , I’ll take her number from you later on and give her a call .

” 

I wanted to ask why her presence was important but I held back .

He didn’t give me the impression that he wanted to be questioned .

The drive continued and occasionally , I would feel Beta Jeremy’s gaze on me .

I didn’t know , neither did I understand why he was watching me but it was making me anxious and I couldn’t wait for us to get to our destination so the inspection would stop .

After today , I would no longer be referred to as Alpha Logan’s daughter and no matter what , I’ll have to be supportive of Nathan’s leadership but I would do that from afar because no matter what , I was still a stranger – still felt like a stranger and I knew I would never belong even with Nathan finally becoming an Alpha .

Soon , the Council hall came into view .

Just as we neared the gates , Beta Jeremy’s voice broke the silence again .

“ You understand , I assume that this isn’t just a handover , he said , not taking his eyes off the road .

“ It’s an official appointment , the coronation would come later of course but this is about maintaining stability and ensuring there are no … complications moving forward .

The words hung between us and I furrowed my brows , unsure of what he meant .

“ Complications ? ” 

His gaze flickered toward me in the mirror , his eyes were cold and calculating .

“ The Council expects a clean transition .

Any residual loyalties to your father’s ways , any … attachments from the past , must be set aside .

The Pack needs one strong leader now .

Any distractions would only weaken us .

His words sounded like a threat to me but I couldn’t I couldn’t pinpoint the reason .

“ Beta Jeremy , are you worried that I might contest Nathan being appointed as the Alpha ? ” 

He didn’t say anything 

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“ My father has always wanted Nathan to succeed him ever since we were kids .

I have no designs for the office .

I mean … why would I want to become an Alpha ? I’m not fit for the position and I want what’s best for the pack .

” 

“ Good ! ” he nodded .

“ I’ll hold you to your words .

” 

The gates of the Council building opened and we drove in .

Just as the car came to a halt and 1 was waking Nathan , from the corner of my eyes , I saw a figure moving towards our car – a familiar figure .

When I turned … the blood drained from my face .

It was Lenny Ramsey’s Beta .

Was Ramsey here too ? 

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