The Alpha’s Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger

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Miriam POV ( Nanny ) 

I was hunched over a hardcover notebook in my small office at the back of the café .

My brows furrowed in concentration as I jotted down Lyla’s recent symptoms , trying to make sense of the changes I’d been observing .

Since she started getting her pheromones every month , I made it my duty to note down the symptoms and help her prepare for the next month but this month had taken us by surprise .

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Excessive heat and increased sexual behaviour 

I jotted it down checking other cycles to see what was missing .

Today was the first day and she was already showing signs associated with the last day of her heat .

Something was not right .

My pen hovered over the book as I pondered for a moment , trying to figure out if her trip to Blue Ridge Pack was the cause .

Though she had promised to tell me everything about what went down there , 1 wish she would spill already .

I knew something had happened to her and I didn’t know why she wasn’t telling 

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A soft knock on the door interrupted my thoughts .

I quickly closed the notebook and pretended to be working with the system in front of me .

Sarah poked her head in .

“ Mrs Grayson ? Miriam ? ” Sarah gave me a baffled expression “ Someone is asking for you at the 

counter .

My eyebrows shot up in surprise .

I wasn’t used to visitors – especially the ones asking for me by my name .

I didn’t have any friends in town , nor did I socialize with anyone beyond the café regulars .

Slowly , I dropped the notebook inside the table drawers , locking it before I rose to my 

feet .

“ Did the person leave a name or something ? ” I asked , my curiosity growing .

Hoping it was not another batch of Panthers .

I’ve caught several of them this week hovering outside the café .

They were all trying to get information about Lyla .

Thankful for the little skills and knowledge I had , I had sent them home but in bad shape .

I cracked my fingers , stretching my neck as I walked towards the door .

I had to be prepared for anything .

Sarah shrugged .

“ He didn’t give his name .

Just insisted to speak with you .

” .

“ Thank you 

you , Sarah ,” I flashed her a smile .

“ I’ll be out in a minute .

A moment later , I made my way to the front .

As I approached the counter , my heart dropped into my stomach .

Standing by the entrance was a man I had hoped to never see again .

He stood there , his eyes darting back and forth from the café , he looked so uncomfortable and out of place .

My expression hardened instantly .

Despite an attempt to hide the hatred for him in my heart , it was visible in my eyes .

I stopped a few feet away from him , not bothering to reach the counter , crossing my arms over my chest .

Our gaze met and held .

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“ What do you want ? ” I asked coldly .

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His eyes flickered over my body and for a moment , a pang of guilt crossed his face .

But it was gone as quickly as it appeared .

He looked the same as he always had broad shoulders , tall , with a rough edge that had once been alluring but now only reminded me of all the pain he had caused .

“ I need to talk to you , he said , his tone surprisingly soft as though he was trying to pacify me .

The last time he had showed up , when Lyla had turned 17 , we fought and since then , we never spoke .

I scoffed , rolling my eyes in annoyance .

“ Can’t you say whatever it is that brought you without drama ? ” 

“ It’s important your cars hear this alone , Miriam .

Please … ” 

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“ Fine ! ” I sighed gesturing towards the door that led to the back of the café .

When he came behind the counters , I led him to my small office .

Once inside , I shut the door behind him , crossing my arms again , leaning against the edge of my desk and fixing him a steely gaze .

“ Well ? ” 

He cleared his throat , shifting awkwardly .

“ How’s Lyla ? ” 

My eyes narrowed .

“ She’s none of your business ,” I snapped .

“ Why are you really here ? ” 

He ran a hand through his hair , a gesture so familiar it made my chest ache with unwanted memories .

“ Look , I’m only trying here .

I know I haven’t been present .

But things are different now .

Can you go easy on me for once ? ” 

I smirked .

“ Easy on you ? That’s rich coming from someone like you .

Why are you here ? ” 

He sighed .

“ I’ve come to warn you … ” 

“ Warn me ? ” My lips curled into a smile .

“ How noble of you .

But I don’t need your warnings .

Your don’t get to pretend to care about us just because you’re feeling guilty .

” 

His expression grew serious .

“ The Lycan Leader is looking for Lyla .

You need to stay under the .

radar .

Thankfully she doesn’t have her Pack Mark on but he’s been searching for her frantically .

I told him , you’re an Omega and do not have our mark .

So , you must be careful .

“ I already knew that , I scoffed .

“ Do you know how many Panthers I’ve had to deal with this week ? Your warning came a little too late .

” 

“ He’s also , watching me , Miriam .

I had to slip out today because the annual Moon Goddess Ceremony commences soon and I know he’ll be super busy .

” 

“ Thanks for your care but we’re perfectly fine and It’s my job to protect her .

” 

He nodded , exhaling deeply .

“ Did she tell you she was attacked by the Ferals near the White Mountains – the Northern Forests to be precise ? Has she recovered yet ? ” 

The smirk on my face faltered for a brief moment .

So that was how she got injured ? 

“ I guess by the surprise on your face that you didn’t know either ?” he sighed , running his hand 

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He took a step closer , his eyes pleading .

“ Things have changed .

We need to tell … ” 

“ No ! ” I cut him off , my voice firm .

“ We are not telling her anything .

We don’t need anything from you .

I said we’re fine .

You don’t need to worry about us and you certainly don’t need to show up here like some concerned … ” I bit my tongue at the last word .

“ You’ve never been that for her 

He opened his mouth as if to say something else but my glare stopped him in his tracks .

“ Save it .

Whatever it is , I don’t want to hear it .

Just go .

” 

“ Mirima please … ” he pleaded .

“ Leave ! ” I said firmly .

He hesitated , his eyes flickering with something unreadable , but eventually , he nodded .

Without another word , he turned and walked out of the office , leaving me standing there , my heart pounding in my chest .

As the door closed behind him , I let out a slow breath , although I was still feeling tense .

I didn’t trust him , but I was certain he wasn’t going to interfere with Lyla again .

Later that evening , after the café had closed and I arrived home , my senses , immediately became on high alert .

Something felt off – an unfamiliar presence lingered in the air .

It was faint but it set me on edge .

I placed my keys on the table , looking around , my instincts telling me that something seemed , different .

But as I walked through the house , checking the windows and doors , everything seemed in place .

Still , the strange feeling was still there .

Then as I approached Lyla’s room , I noticed something else – Lyla’s Phercomones were not as strong as before .

Usually , as she was on her heat , every part of the house would be filled with it .

But the scent was unusually faint .

I panicked for a brief moment , myheart skipping a beat .

Was Lyla gone ? Did the Panthers get here already ? ” 

I rushed to her room and kicked the door , prepared for the worst , only to find the girl sleeping peacefully in her bed .

Relief flooded my chest as I saw the girl was safe .

I approached the bed , kneeling down beside her and reached out to gently stroke her hair , my finger threading through her soft strands .

For a moment , I just watched her , the tension in my shoulders easing .

There was something about her -something beyong what Lyla herself knew … I’ve been watching over her since she was a baby and I wasn’t goint to stop now .

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Lyla stirred slightly in her sleep , her eyelids fluttering open as she blinked groggily .

“ Nanny ? ” she mumbled sleepily .

“ Shh , ” I soothed smiling softly , my hand still stroking her hair .

“ Go back to sleep sweetheart ,” I whispered .

“ I’m here .

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I continued to sit there , watching of her as my heart swelled with a fierce 

protectiveness that only seemed to grow stronger with each passing day .

I waited until I was sure she was fast asleep .

With ease , I gently flipped her over , removing the towel that was wrapped around her chest as I turned to inspect the wounds on her back .

The so – called Feral wounds .

Since her room was dark , there was not much I could see .

Just as I was about to turn on her bedside lamp , I noticed three dots gleaming on her back.

Frowning , I reached for the bedside lamp and turned it on .

It was not 

three dots – it was three stars , lined directly on her spine .

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