The Alpha's Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger. - Chapter 305

Chapter 305: The white flag…
Lyla

Everyone paused for a minute, staring at me, perplexed, before Caius managed to break the tense silence.

“Well, where is it?” he asked.

“It cannot be seen physically except when I’m at the Northern Forest. I know that because that was how I killed…” I paused as a fresh wave of pain passed through me. “My wolf. That was the only way my moonsinging abilities could manifest. I used the sword on her and she disappeared right before me, but I don’t think that is enough to kill The Dark One – his name is Xander by the way.”

“It’s not enough?” Caius’s brows arched in surprise. Amongst the three, he looked genuinely surprised and curious at the same time. He had this confused look on his face.

“Yes,” I nodded. “I don’t think Xander wants it because he doesn’t want anyone to have it and use it on him later on. He needs a way to control me. He failed with Neriah. He has an orb that he used on me once, but Nymeris protected me from having my powers transferred to the orb. He has discovered now that the orb is useless, and he’s going after the only thing that he can use as a measure to draw me to his side.”

“Orb?” Caius and Lenny said simultaneously. “What Orb?”

I was about to explain when Ramsey cleared his throat. “It’s a long story, guys, but the summary is that Lyla and the Dark One were once close. At that point, she didn’t know he was the Dark One and opened up to him. He tried to cultivate her power using an orb, but couldn’t. He also used her powers to awaken most of his powers with the help of the standing stones…”

“Where did he get them from? Ours has been missing for nearly a decade,” Lenny chirped in.

“Maybe he stole it,” I said. “But that’s not the problem here. We all need to be careful. Xander doesn’t possess anyone. He cannot do so. What does he do? he fuels their desires and makes them work for him. For example, Nathan’s thoughts are filled with revenge, and everything he’s doing right now is fueled only by Xander. Everything happening now is all Nathan wants and needs. It has nothing to do with Xander. We have two enemies, the Dark One and Nathan.”

“We’re fucked!” Lenny sighed. “There’s no way we can fight the Dark One and Nathan. What if they try to attack us simultaneously? Without the White Lake Warriors, we’ll burn out. All thanks to Nathan, we do not have any backup from werewolves either.”

“That is why we need a better strategy, and this is how it will be. We need to fight Nathan, one at a time. You saw what he did just now,” I paused as my eyes scanned the faces of the men. “He tried to create confusion by using Fox magic. Do you know how much of a problem that could have caused us?”

“What are you suggesting?” Ramsey asked, watching me closely. I know he wasn’t shutting me down already because of the other people with us.

“I and the Ferals would tackle Nathan. Don’t worry, the Dark One will not just show up. I’m very sure of that. Nathan needs to get out of the way before our fight with him begins. In any case, I would go with the Ferals…”

“Nathan has over a million warriors, and you want to face him with three hundred and fifty Ferals? That’s insanity, Lyla. I don’t want to hear a word of it,” Ramsey snapped, rising to his feet.

“It is not insanity, it’s the only solution. The Ferals are stronger than any of our warriors put together. They have faster recovery times, and they’re adept at identifying abnormalities. I don’t want us to walk into any trap set by Nathan and be unable to escape it…”

“You’re not a warrior, Lyla. You do not have any experience with warfare and fighting. I suggest you sit this one out, and I don’t want to hear a word about it anymore.”

“Don’t shut me down, Ramsey,” I fired back, already feeling riled up. “I am not a baby. I am a Moonsinger, and this is my duty. We all have duties, and this is mine.”

“Well, fuck your duty, Lyla. You’re not immortal. Amongst us all, you’re the easiest prey. You can die at the twinkle of an eye, or have you forgotten?”

“Guys!” Lenny called out with a tired sigh. “This is not the time to be arguing, maybe…”

“Sit this one out, Lenny.” Ramsey turned back to him with a glare. “The last time I let you close to her, you convinced her that going to the Northern forest was the solution.”

“Don’t be a child, Ramsey,” I scoffed. “He didn’t convince me; if anything, I persuaded him to go with it. I did the right thing. You cannot shield me from doing my duties. If I don’t, people will die. Women, children… our packs will be razed down. You don’t know Xander like I know him.”

“I don’t care, Lyla,” Ramsey said quietly, meeting my eyes for the first time. “My answer is no. This is my camp, my pack, and I am your leader. You will do as I say, or you might as well get out, and if I see you trying to go rogue and fight on your own…”

“Fine!” I didn’t allow him to finish. “I’ll get out. Good luck fighting Nathan and Xander on your own.”

As I made to leave, Caius grabbed my wrist, pulling me back. “Don’t be like that, Luna. If the Lycan Leader doesn’t need you, we all do. You know how stubborn and unreasonable he can be…”

“Watch your words, Caius,” Ramsey growled.

Caius ignored him and continued speaking with me. “You cannot face Nathan with only three hundred and fifty Ferals. No matter how much of a fighter they are, you simply cannot, and Ramsey loves you so much. More than anyone, he’s concerned for your safety. Better still, you could explain why you want to go with the Ferals alone?”

I calmed instantly and sneaked a look at Ramsey, who had a morose expression. He stood at the entrance looking awkward. Caius managed to return me to my seat, then gestured to Ramsey to join us. He did reluctantly.

“First, the Ferals can identify magic when they see it. Also, they’re faster and more brutal than our warriors…”

“But they’ll be outnumbered,” Caius said gently. “Nathan has Panthers fighting for him. They’re our sworn enemies, and they’re fast. They hate Werewolves, but they hate Lycans more. Then there are the foxes. They’re pretty good fighters, and they’re faster, too. They will overwhelm the Ferals.”

“The only way is to have the Ferals in front without our warriors fighting behind them,” Lenny suggested. “We could divide them into groups of tens or twenties and have them in the frontline with them leading our warriors.”

“That’s a better solution, Beta,” Caius nodded.

“How about me? Where do I fit in?” I asked.

“Back to the protective walls of White Moon Pack,” Ramsey finally spoke. “Miriam has just informed me that she and the priestesses are done securing our walls. White Moon is the safest place anyone can be now. You will go back and stay with them…”

“Because I am a woman…” I snarled.

“Because you’re my woman!” Ramsey yelled, “And I love you so much. Nathan wants you, the Dark One wants you… out there, I won’t be able to concentrate knowing you’re right in front of your predators. I cannot risk losing you, Lyla. It doesn’t matter what you say or do… you’re not going out to fight with us…”

“The Ferals won’t listen to anyone but me. I alone can command them,” I argued.

“Then you can take them back with you,” Ramsey’s tone had gone cold. “You’ll leave within the hour. Tell your Ferals and your elite warriors.”

With that, he turned and walked out of the cave.

I scoffed, unable to feel angry at what just happened. When I turned, both Caius and Lenny had sheepish smiles.

“It’s not funny,” I hissed, walking away. “I am needed here, too, and you know that.”

“Of course,” Lenny followed after me, “But you’ll be needed more when we have to face the Dark One. I think you should sit this out and conserve your energy for now.”

“Nanny and the priestesses are capable of taking care of themselves. They don’t need me.”

“You will distract him, Lyla,” Lenny said gently. “He will keep trying to save you instead of fighting and you know this.”

Before I could argue further, a warrior rushed into the chamber. “Alpha…” he paused, scanning the room when he didn’t see Ramsey. “Luna,” he continued regardless. He was breathless. “I just received news from our scouts. They spotted movement at the northern border. A single figure is approaching under a white flag.”

“A messenger?” Lenny wondered.

“Who is it?” Caius demanded.

The warrior swallowed hard. “It’s Nathan, Gamma Caius. And he’s alone.”