The Alpha’s Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger

195 Confrontation … Lyla to What will I do with the ring ? he said quietly .

Youre the only woman I want wearing that ring You have a new woman .

I dont want it anymore .

Turning away , I grabbed my bag from the floor and started toward the door .

Just s I reached for the handle , Nathans voice stopped me .

You cant leave .

I whirled back to face him , my fury boiling over .

And why the hell not ? His expression had hardened , it was almost difficult to know what he Ive Was thinking ! cancelled your permit to leave Blue Ridge and return to the human world .

I froze instantly .

My hands fell to my sides , trembling .

You … what ? You cant do that ! I can , he responded , his voice was devoid of emotion .

And I have .

I am the Alpha , remember ? And this is my decision .

For a moment , I stared at the boy that I had prayed for everything to get a husband like him .

At the man who had stared at me tenderly but his eyes had blazed with rage when he learnt of all the things Ramsey had done to me .

When did he change ? Why would he choose to betray me ? You … you cant control me like this , I said with a shaky voice .

His eyes softened briefly but his resolve remained unbroken as he moved to the door , pausing with his hand on the handle .

Think about my offer , Lyla .

Really think about it .

Its the only way .

With that , he turned and walked out , leaving me standing in stunned silence .

My legs gave out beneath me and I sank to the floor , with tears streaming down my face .

My chest heaved as I sobbed .

I didnt even know which of the things that had happened to me that I was crying for .

Was it because of how the wedding turned out to be or my real identity being exposed ? There were just so many things to cry about .

The sobs came for thirty minutes .

It was violent , uncontrolled , racking my entire body .

But as my sobs quietened to hiccups , a new resolve began to grow in my heart .

No , I whispered to myself .

Crying wont solve this .

Tears wont fix anything .

Tears wont help me now , they never had .

I pushed myself to my feet , wiping my face roughly with the back of my hand .

I grabbed my fallen bags .

I couldnt stay here , not another moment .

I left Nathas house and decided to check into a hotel in town .

The room was simple and quiet but it was the perfect place I wanted to be .

Some hours later , I was in a taxi going to Golden Gates Pack .

My heart was pounding as we neared the rate Not only wae I already feeling awkward .

I didnt know how to confront Nannu 195 Confrontation Honestly , I didnt feel as bad as I know I should or maybe the passage of hours had diminished the anger I felt .

But come to think of it , I wasnt as angry as .

I just wanted to know why she had kept it away from me .

So , it was answers I needed , clarity and a path forward .

After we passed the gates , the taxi drove me straight to the Moon temple .

After I was dropped off , I stood in front of the gates of the temple , wondering if this was a good idea and if I was ready for this .

I didnt even know what to say or how to start the conversation .

I stared at the gates of the temple as memories of Nannys stories about this place flooded my mind .

She didnt say specifically and abo was a Moon Temple but she had told me so much about the place she grew up in her best friend .

She had been clear enough back then and I would have insisted on knowing what she actually meant .

When she talked about their waking and sleeping bells .

Why hadnt I figured it out ? I still stood at the gate , quietly .

Lyla ! a voice called out from behind making me jump .

I spun around to see Nannys best friend , Terra standing a few feet away from me .

She had a smile on her face and kind eyes .

Priestess Terra .

I breathed in relief .

Its Wise Woman but you can just call me Terra .

What are you doing here ? Did you come to check up on Nanny ? Isnt today supposed to be your wedding day ? Why are you here ? Even I didnt know that .

I dont know , I admitted .

I just … I needed to find answers .

I want to see Nanny .

Sure of course .

Come with me , she said gently .

Together , she pushed open the gate and I followed suit .

It was a different world inside the temple altogether .

I spotted a group of children a little shy of three years old , practising fighting and a lot of people in different age groups practising .

I hurried behind Terra , catching up with her long strides .

Why are there children here ? it was none of my business , I didnt even know how the question came to my mind .

Sigma children are brought in as infants .

Some are a little after a year old or a few months old , depending on how strong the child is .

This is our calling Do the children ever know who their parents are ? I asked .

Nope , and theres absolutely no way for you to contact them .

The essence of serving the Moon Goddess to give your service a hundred per cent .

There are latterly no in betwens here .

So , were all orphans here : I nodded , trying to picture nanny as a child bawling and crying when she was brought here .

We continued the rest of the walking in silence until we stopped in front of one building that was at the end .

Terra rapped on the door twice .

At the third time , the door opened and Nanny emerged .

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She went pale as soon as she saw me .

Lyla ? What are you doing here ? she asked .

Is everything okay ? Im sorry I couldnt come to the wedding … Is it true ? I interrupted her .

True ? she eyes me with confusion .

What are you talking about ? she demanded .

Are you my mother ?