The Alpha’s Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger

169 The Trance I Miriam ( 07 I would not let Jeremys bitterness and hatred tear me apart .

I have spent too long living with regret , but Lylas future was still unwritten .

I would fight for my daughters happiness no matter what it took .

It was already evening , and I headed towards the bonfire area , where many young people were gathered .

When I reached there , I spotted Lyla and Nathan laughing together near the flames .

Lylas face lit up with joy as she spoke , her hands gesturing animatedly Clarissa was there too and Nathan watched her with a soft smile , his eyes filled with adoration .

For a moment , my heart swelled with pride and hope .

Maybe Jeremy was wrong .

Maybe Lyla and Nathan could find happiness together despite everything .

But then , out of the corner of my eye , I saw a figure standing in the shadows , watching two of them .

It was Ramsey .

My heart sank as I watched the way his eyes followed Lyla , filled with a mixture of longing and SOTTOW .

I knew then that Jeremys fears werent entirely unfounded .

Secrets and old wounds had a way of resurfacing , and the past was never truly buried .

As I watched , the young people talking around the fire , Terras words and Jeremys words took turns flitting into my mind .

While Terras words filled me with guilt and defiance , Jeremys words .

scared the shit out of me .

I couldnt imagine , Lyla going through another phase of heartbreak .

The mere thought of it breaks my heart .

I just lingered at the edge of the clearing where the bonfire was watching them since I didnt know what to do .

From the corner of my eyes , I caught sight of a Blue Ridge delegation .

I know because he was wearing the packs plaid .

But something was different .

This time , a chill ran down my spine as I watched the figure moving towards Lyla and Nathan- someone I hadnt seen before .

The mans presence was subtle , almost too subtle , but my instincts screamed at me to pay attention .

I couldnt place him , but something about him felt … wrong .

Before I could dwell on it further , a soft voice broke through my thoughts ..

Miriam .

I turned to see Terra approaching me with a serious expression on her face .

What now ? I asked , coldly .

Terra didnt flinch .

You need to be careful , she said quietly .

The Harvest Moon has a way of revealing truths whether were ready for them or not .

1/4 0 My stomach tightened , but I kept my face neutral .

I know what Im doing .

Terra .

I hope so , she said .

For Lylas sake , and yours .

Terra , I heard you the first time , I sighed .

One more time and it would be pure nagging .

Cmon , girl … I turned to face her now , The only reason why Im still being polite to you is because youre my friend but you should know your boundaries .

Stop meddling , I dont appreciate it .

Terra stared at me for a few seconds then shook her head .

Anyways , they need you .

Superior Priestess Diana is asking for you .

I arched a brow .

And why is that ? To gloat that Jemima is a better replacement for me or what ? Tell her you didnt see me .

Far from it , Terra said quietly .

Its Mother Liora , she said quietly .

My heart leapt as I turned to her , trying not to show the fear that crept into my heart at the information .

Whats wrong with her ? Shes fallen into a trance and were trying to wake her up because a high priestess needs to open the Harvest Moon Festival .

Theyve tried everything they can but shes not responding .

So , they need you .

I paused for a minute , the details of the vision I had in the early hours of today flitting into my mind .

If the dream would come true … the chances of Mother Liora waking up from the trance was tiny .

But I couldnt voice that out .

Each High priestess had a gift … For Mother Liora , she had insights into seeing things that have happened in the past while I had insight into the future .

What of Jemima ? I asked quietly .

Terra sighed .

Please , Miriam .

Stop acting dumb .

Only the one who bears the silver mark can orchestrate any Harvest Moon and these are delicate times , the Priestesses have all agreed that more than ever , things need to be done in the correct order to avoid calamity which is what theyre doing .

I cant , Terra , I shook my head .

Im not ready to … Miriam , for Moons sake ! Terra snapped .

Do you want us to cancel the Harvest Moon ? The moon will be up anytime soon and we arent even ready .

For once in your life , can you just do as youre told ? Youre driving me crazy with this logical side of you .

Lets go She turned on her heel and started walking away .

I stared at her retreating back , sighing deeply .

Remembering the strange man I saw , I quickly turned back to check on him but he was nowhere .

to be found and Ramsey … Ramsey was gazing intently at me .

From across the roaring flame , our gazes met and held .

I had a feeling that he wanted to give me an earful which Ive managed to avoid since I arrived at White Moon Pack but it was inevitable .

I averted my gaze and began to walk away when I noticed someone was standing directly behind .

me .

I froze when I realized it was that strange man I had seen earlier .

Up close , his face was 169 The Trance I averted my gaze and began to walk away when I noticed someone was standing directly behind .

me .

I froze when I realized it was that strange man I had seen earlier .

Up close , his face was hooded but he had this weird energy about him .

Composing myself , and not allowing him to realise that his ominous presence was affecting me , I made to brush past him when his hands shot out and grabbed my arm pulling me back .

I staggered backwards ; my lips pressed into a thin line .

What the heck is that for ? Who will you choose , Miriam ? the man said quietly .

His voice was distorted , making it difficult for me to hear the words clearly .

I shook his hand off my arm , glaring at him .

Who are you and what makes you think you can touch me ? He laughed , producing a throaty sound .

I ask you again , the man said .

Who will you choose ? Your daughter or the High Priestess ? My blood ran cold as my brain put together what he could possibly mean but I decided to play it cool .

Who are you ? Do you want to go back to serving as a High Priestess ? Imagine all the thing you would miss out on ? Youve always hated to be confined … would you want to spend your life confined in the walls of that temple no fun , no booze and no man , the man let out a known chuckle You like your men long and thick right ? I blushed to my roots , looking around to make sure no one had heard him but everyone seemed to be busy with any other thing except me .

Who are you ? I demanded again then deftly , I reached for the hood on his face , determined to it away so as to reveal his face but my hand passed through the form .

I gasped with fear , as I took a step backward realizing this was an apparition .

Miriam ! the man laughed Choose one .

You can decide to take the pearl of your daughters neck and Ill spare your dear High Priestess and make her live longer , so you wouldnt spend the rest of your life in confinement .

If you refuse , Im not sure what I would do but there are lots of options .

If you want something for me , stop using people who I love to threaten me .

It doesnt work on me , havent you heard .

Another throaty chuckle .

I could walk up to her or go to her in her dreams and tell her everything you are , the voice continued So , you need to be super nice to me .

Anyways , take off the pearl from her neck and we have a deal .

I would preserve your precious High Priestess and let your daughter be .

I studied the figure of the man standing in front of me , trying to interpret the energy around it .

This was definitely a Trinax and from the way it was acting with me , I was wondering if it was Mr Dupree .

It was acting too familiar .

Why ? What is your reason ? Isnt it enough that you took her powers away ? What else do you want with her ? 169 The Trance There was a short pause from its end before it spoke again .

Im not sure my master took all of her power because how can she still she fight us ? And the pearls are not allowing me to contact her .

With dedication and grit , Im sure wed be able to disable the powers in the pearl blocking her but we have a lot of things going on and little time .

Is that all ? I asked suspiciously .

Is that the only reason you need her for ? Yes ! Why would we need her for something else .

That could mean one thing , they dont know that she has a wolf yet .

My eyes widened with realization ….

Oh ! I gasped , placing my hand on my chest Mother Liora … I need to go to her .

I ran into the form in front of me and started sprinting towards the pack house .

I need to get to Mother Liora now .