The Alpha’s Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger

191 Blood rights … Nathan The door of the room slammed shut echoing through my chest like a gunshot .

Lylas tear streaked face was etched into my mind .

I moved to go after her , but I had barely taken a step when a shadow blocked my path .

When I looked up it was Luna Vanessas brother , the Alpha Gab of Shadow Moon Pack .

We havent finished , Alpha Nathan , he announced quietly .

I dont have time for this , I retorted , wishing more than anything but to drive my fist into his face that was currently squeezed in a smirk .

Get out of my way .

Thats no way to treat guests , Alpha Nathan , he continued ignoring my warning .

We came down here and you wont even listen to us ? Cmon … sit for a minute while we talk .

Sit for a minute ? I scoffed , turning to stare at all the Alphas from the Southern region avoiding my gaze .

You all would seriously sit and do nothing while this is happening to me ? Today is supposed to be a major highlight for me and no one is saying anything .

What do you want them to say ? Luna Vanessa chuckled .

You want them to fight the truth ? Cmon , Nathan .

The world will not work the way you want it .

Sit for a while because until we settle this matter , Im afraid we cannot let you leave .

So youre going to hold me hostage ? I challenged walking up to Luna Vanessa .

I know youve always been against my appointment as Alpha and I was willing to drop it … drop everything and walk away but with the way all of you in this room act … I turned and pointed my fingers at each of them I think Im going to hold on to it for a while … maybe a long while .

Luna Vanessa met my gaze without flinching .

I started for the door again when Alpha Gab blocked me again .

Move , I growled , trying to restrain Ragnar who was bristling at the surface .

He wanted to go after Lyla so badly that he wasnt listening to me .

He was reaching his breaking point .

Alpha Gab merely huffed , exchanging looks with his brother .

We can make this quick and simple .

All you need to do is come to an agreement with us .

What agreement ? I snapped turning to my father .

And you too , Dad .

Is that how much you hate , Lyla ? All of you sit here with smiles and evil in your heart .

Lyla is 00:10 191 Blood nights .

innocent of everything .

She doesnt even know what is going on and you had to break it to her like that ? She had to know eventually , Luna Vanessas second brother shrugged .

Shes an adult and a grown woman .

Just reach the agreement with us , Nathan , Luna Vanessa piqued .

Im not in the mood to banter words with you or anyone .

What agreement ? I spat facing her .

What more could you possibly want to take from her ? Think of it as an opportunity , Alpha Gab grunted , spreading his hands in a gesture that was anything but generous .

An opportunity to save Lylas life .

My heart stopped .

What do you mean ? Its a simple solution really .

Take Clarissa as your mate .

Well continue with the joining ceremony as planned and every accusation against Lyla , every single case and paperwork against her disappears .

No trials .

No punishments .

Shell be free .

My heart plummeted .

Clarissa ? I scoffed .

So , this is why you wanted me to marry your daughter ? I turned to Luna Vanessa again .

Im sorry but I cannot .

I do not even like her , let alone love .

I cannot be with her .

Shes a perfect match for you , Nathan .

An Alphas daughter , powerful , beautiful and far more suitable than Lyla .

Take her and the entire ordeal is over .

My stomach churned with disgust as I stared at him .

And if I refuse ? Luna Vanessa laughed and addressed her first brother .

Gab , I told you he wouldnt agree .

Hes always been like this towards her .

Despite all my advice to him and constant .

reminders that hes not invincible he never listens .

Alpha Gabs eyes glittered with cruel satisfaction .

Dont worry , sis .

If he refuses then Lyla would be escorted to the Alpha council in the west and be tried in the court there .

Not just that , she would be tried as an adult as well .

He paused for a minute and shrugged .

Who knows if shell survive their judgement ? Some fates are worse than death .

My knees buckled and I gripped the edge of the table to steady myself .

Shes innocent , I said my voice crackling .

You all know that .

That doesnt matter , Alpha Gab replied coldly .

This is about killing an Alpha Heir , sunidina nunichment all thana voare and nat kaoning ta vaur ans of the harmain Im 09.19 5 101 Blood nights sure the Southern Packs cant afford a scandal like this , Nathan .

What will the people think when they hear this ? Youve put not just us but Alphas in your region in at precarious position .

My gaze darted around the room , seeking support but none of the Alphas met my eyes .

Except Luna Vanessa who had a chilly expression on her face .

Please , my voice cracked, the rage I was feeling earlier on had crumbled into desperation .

You cant do this to me .

I love her , please .

Shes my true mate … Alpha Gab sighed , feigning sympathy .

Love is a fleeting emotion , Nathan .

In time , youll see this is for the best .

Besides , the second brother added .

In a few months , youll thank us for letting your marry Clarissa and when the babies start coming , youll see the advantage .

She comes from a strong bloodline .

Sometimes you might think you know whats best for you , but it might turn out not to be .

My chest heaved and my mind raced .

On one side , Lylas life hung in the balance .

On the other , my happiness and future was slipping through my fingers .

I clenched my fists , trembling with anger .

Ive never been so helpless in my life than today .

How could they force me into such an impossible position ? It was alike asking me to choose between life and death .

I ran my trembling hands through my hair .

Give me some time to think … Alpha Gab laughed derisively .

There is no time to think , Nathan .

We cannot let the preparations go to waste .

Decide now .

The room seemed to close in around me as I stood there , trapped between impossible choices .

My chest felt like it was being crushed in a vice .

Every fibre of my being rejected the idea of giving up Lyla , but the thought of her being hurt or worse made me ill .

For a full minute , I just stood there frozen , my vision blurring with unshed tears .

I felt as if the ground was crumbling beneath me .

I turned my gaze to all the Southern Alphas , hoping someone would pity me and speak on my behalf .

But they still couldnt meet my eyes .

They all looked away , as if ashamed of their part in this coercion but unwilling to stop it .

Then , that familiar dark voice filtered into my mind , the one that had been haunting me for weeks .

Do you regret it now ? the voice taunted .

You should have joined me when you had 191 Bloodnights the chance .

I would have given you Lyla without hesitation .

But instead , youre standing here , a desperate , pathetic fool , begging these old , withered men .

Not just that , Lyla hates you .

The way I see it , this is a perfect opportunity for her to run back to Ramsey .

Or maybe that Paul from her workplace … I gritted my teeth , shaking my head to banish the voice in my head .

My eyes swept the room one last time , lingering on Luna Vanessas face .

She , at least , had the decency to look at me with pity .

Alpha Gab finally raised an eyebrow .

What is it going to be , Nathan ? Drawing in a deep breath , I squared my shoulders .

I looked at the Alphas again and Luna Vanessas two brothers .

They thought they had me cornered , powerless .

But they are Wrong .

Straightening .

I met Alpha Gabs gaze .

We stared at each other for a few seconds before I nodded .

Fine .

Ill do it .

I saw my father exhale in relief .

But I wasnt finished .

But I continued before the smirks could fully form on their faces .

I have a condition of my own .

Luna Vanessa exchanged wary glances with her brothers before Alpha Gab turned to me with a frown on his face .

What condition ? My gaze hardened as I rehearsed what I wanted to say in my head knowing that everything my future , Lylas safety and the very fabric of our world hung on what I was about to say next .

Since they were not going after my position it meant that I hold more power here .

These past few months as Alpha , Ive been able to create a bridge between Packs on this side of the sea with packs across the sea .

Was Many of the contracts and agreements all the packs have been entering recently and the boost in their economy my doing .

They cannot harm me , neither would they try to usurp me .

So , I was going to capitalize on that .

I will marry Clarissa , I said quietly .

But in exchange , I want blood rights .