The Alpha’s Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger

98 Fam glad my father died .

possibly be all of these sweet things but yet , he treated me worse than a stranger ? I wondered , my frustration mounting with each passing second .

Then , it was my turn .

I rose on shaky legs , my gaze sweeping across the sea of sombre faces .

I wasn’t shy about taking the stage .

Back in the human world , I’ve presented in front of larger crowds but humans were more merciful when it comes to dealing with people .

I’ve seen a speaker go mute because of a panic attack when he once climbed the stage but instead of mocking and calling him incompetent , the crowd cheered for him .

If it were in our world , in the presence of these judgemental gazes and scheming hearts , he would never stand a 

chance .

I approached the stage , feeling a thousand pairs of eyes on me .

Clutching the speech I had prepared – carefully , crafted lies .

I forced myself to stand tall , my hands trembling slightly .

I’d written kind words for the occasion , but staring at them … with the words swimming before my eyes , each line feeling like me confessing that I was a fraud ….

This is a farce .

It’s not who he was not really .

I couldn’t bring myself to say these nice things about a man who had treated me as though I was 

invisible .

My gaze s 

this “ .

swept across the crowd and landed on Nathan .

He nodded to me mouthing “ You’ve got 

They were just words , right ? And all I had to do was read it out but the resentment and bitterness I’ve harboured all these years … that have taken deep roots in my heart felt too heavy .

I was beginning to waste people’s time now .

So , I cleared my throat , and opened my mouth , willing myself to say something anything .

“ My father … My father … ” I began but the words were lodged in my chest , choked by an overwhelming wave of anger and grief : “ I’m glad he died … ” I heard myself say .

The crowd gasped as everyone stared at me wide – eyed .

I had let my intrusive thoughts win .

“ No … no … ” I raised my hands placatingly .

“ That’s not what I meant ,” I stammered , trying to collect myself .

Angry tears pricked at my eyes and swiped at them , cursing at my weakness .

“ I’m just … being so emotional .

What I wanted to say is … my father , Alpha Logan Woodland is … was ….

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A g … ” I trailed off shaking my head .

“ I’m sorry , I choked out tightening my grip on the paper .

“ I just … I don’t know how to put into words what he meant to me … especially to me .

” I took another deep steadying breath , but the tears were following down my cheeks unbridled .

“ Who am I kidding ? ” I chuckled sadly “ I don’t think I can do this .

I’m sorry for wasting your time .

I should go now 

I turned , hurriedly stepping off the stage when my heel caught on the hem of my dress causing me to stumble forward .

I braced myself for the impact as if I hadn’t embarrassed myself enough .

But just before I reached the ground , strong arms enveloped me .

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I am glad my father died ….

It was Nathan .

He steadied me , cupping my face , and cleaning my tears as he looked at me with concern .

“ Hey … it’s okay .

You don’t have to do it if you don’t want to .

” 

My eyes darted to Ramsey , who sat there , doing nothing and I felt another surge of annoyance pass through me .

I took a step back from Nathan’s arms brushing his hand away , even though my cheeks were flushed with embarrassment .

I could practically hear my father’s voice now , reminding me how much misfortune I had brought to him by being his daughter .

“ I’m fine ,” I managed , taking another step backwards as Nathan tried to reach for me .

I could see the hurt in his eyes but I was too overwhelmed to care .

“ I just need … I need some air .

” Without another word , and without another glance at anyone , I bolted out of the hall , as fresh tears streamed down my face .

To the visitors … this would be an eyesore … but to members of Blue Ridge … to my mother and my sister … to Ramsey … oh especially to him … this was me just being me .

The reason why he had rejected me and chosen another woman .

Even me … I didn’t want myself for anyone .