The Alpha's Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger. Chapter 148 148: Manifestation III

Lyla

Needing to clear my head, I dressed quickly in so training outfits and headed for the training ground.

The morning air was crisp, the scent of dew on the grass calming my nerves. I know by the ti I engage in a few physical exertions it would help forget about the weird dream I had about my wolf.

I didn't want to think too much about it, since I still couldn't communicate with her or anything. So, it could all be in my head. I didn't want to hope. I started warming up. Doing simple stretches and lunges—trying to shake off the lingering emotions from the dream.

"Didn't think I'd find you here so early," a familiar voice teased.

I turned to see Ramsey at the edge of the training area, a playful smirk on his lips. He wore low-slung training pants, his muscular torso glistening with a light sheen of sweat. I was guessing he was just coming back from a run.

His amber eyes sparkled, and for a mont, I forgot how to breathe.

The hug we shared yesterday and the bulge I had felt pressing on my thighs flitted into my mory, sending a warm course to my lower abdon. I turned away quickly, feeling guilty at the thought.

"I needed so air and, I'm so behind on my training, figured I'll do sothing here until I've recovered enough to train fully," I replied, brushing a loose strand of hair behind my ear, my back to him.

"I don't see any training instructor," he strode over. "Mind if I join you? I could teach you so basics."

How about you get a shirt on first? I said in my head but arched my eyebrow instead. "You? Train ? Aren't you busy with work?"

"I still have two hours before I resu being an Alpha for today. I am curious to see what you've learnt so far."

I wanted to tell him it was fine and that I would find another way, but I couldn't bring myself to say the words. Instead, I allowed him to co, and we started training.

We started with light sparring. He demonstrated a defensive move. His hands lingered a mont too long on my body, making my breath catch and my skin tingling where he touched.

At so point, he ca up behind , his hard chest brushing against my back, his warm breath near my ear, sending electric thrills all over my body. By the ti he finished teaching the defensive skill, I couldn't rember the na or the technique. My body was humming with need.

"You're getting better," he said as he stood close behind , his hands briefly resting on my shoulders to correct my form.

"Flattery won't make go easy on you," I squeaked out, turning my head to et his gaze.

Our eyes locked, and the air between us thickened. For a mont, the world seed to fade away and that darned attraction… the sa one that had made us lunge at each other the morning after the gala returned.

"Good," he murmured, his voice a little rougher as he broke the silence.

But before anything else could happen, other warriors started arriving, breaking the spell. He stepped back, his expression unreadable.

I joined the warriors for group drills before we started the main training.

As the morning progressed, the training beca more intense. Ramsey didn't leave, he hung in one corner shouting out instructions to them now and again and constantly reminding to go easy since I was still recovering.

When it was ti to pair in groups, Ramsey paired with a rookie warrior. Despite the sudden queasiness that was pooling in my stomach, I ignored the sensation… blaming it on my sleepwalks.

I passed the first drill… the instructor's voice, occasionally would sound so far, but a little shake of my head always did it. However, as I got to the third stage of the test, I felt a strange energy coursing through my body. The world was spinning slightly. Sothing felt… off, but I ignored it again.

"You can rest." Ramsey's voice filtered into my mind.

"Don't worry," I said, turning to the fellow warrior whom I was sparring with.

The warrior threw a punch—the easiest punch that I could dodge by simply moving to my left flank, but my reflexes were sluggish and my body was unresponsive. The punch connected to my ribs, sending stumbling backwards.

Pain erupted through my body. But more than the pain, a burning sensation started spreading from my core, making collapse to the ground. My skin felt like it was on fire.

"Lyla!" Ramsey was at my side in an instant, cradling in his arms. "Are you okay?"

"I'm fine," I insisted in a shaky voice. "I think I've overexerted myself."

Ramsey pressed his hand against my forehead, making a frustrated sound. "Soone call for an ambulance." He shouted and then turned to , murmuring. "You're burning up."

"I'm sure it's nothing," I argued.

"I've not had any breakfast, and all this sparring might have caused sothing to shift within . I just need a few minutes."

"Save your strength. An ambulance will be here soon."

"No… No…" My vision was slowly slipping. "Call Nanny; she'll be angry if I go to any healer."

"Okay!" I heard Ramsey say, but sothing strange was happening at the sa ti. My sense of sll beca heightened. It was as if I could pick out the distinct scent of everyone present in the training arena.

Ramsey's… scent filled my nostrils, awakening passion that I thought had died long ago. My dimming vision flitted to his neck, wondering the perfect spot for my mark… his Adam's apple bobbed up and down, making grow excited.

I was practically dying and rusting at the sa ti.

"You're a fine man," I heard myself murmur, lifting a feeble hand to caress his jaw. "And those lips…"

My eyes made out the crinkle at the side of his eyes… though his body was tensed with worry, I didn't miss the amusent in his eyes.

"What happened with the lips? You want them?"

"To… kiss… them…" I slurred. "But I can't. We're both with different people. I can't betray Nathan; he'll be furious. But he's such a good kisser, too. His kisses leave breathless…"

"And mine?"

The world spun… my vision darkened completely, and I closed my eyes, relying only on Ramsey's voice.

"It makes want to…" I gestured with my hand for him to bring his head closer. I think he complied because I felt a slight movent from his end. "Sleep with you."

And then… I let the darkness have .