AppNovel149 Ripple ... Nathan It was killing.
Sitting and waiting was killing.
| barely slept a wink the entire night .
Every second my eyes would dart to my phone until | ran the battery repeatedly , waiting for a return call from
Lyla or Nanny .
My hoofs pounded on the wet earth as | pushed myself harder , the early morning air slicing through my lungs as
| raced through the dense forest as Ragnar my wolf .
| wanted to escape the uncertainty that had taken root since | helped Lyla cback from her semi trapped
state .
| wanted to run away from the words The Dark One had whispered in my eyes , with confidence brimming in his
eyes as he toldhe was waiting forall along and knew Id c.
| wanted to run away from the pressure of leading the pack .
All | wanted was to lie beside Lyla and forget .
Oh ! How | wanted to forget everything ... But Lyla wouldnt even take my call .
It wasnt like her to ignoreand that madeworried .
Was something wrong ? Or worse , had Ramsey gone back on his promise ? My mind drifted to the last
conversation | had with Ramsey before | left White Moon pack .
| need to hear you say it again , | demanded coldly .
That you will not mess with her That youre going to stay with Cassidy .
anymore .
Leaning casually against the edge of a desk , a brow raised , he sighed .
| already told you , Nathan .
Cassidy is my future Luna .
She and | are getting officially mated as soon as these Feral threats get resolved to a good extent .
And Lyla... his voice faltered , his face hardening into a mask of indifference .
Lylas yours .
I know that much and I wont interfere .
| narrowed my eyes at him, searching his face for any sign of deceit .
You better mean it, | warned .
Because if you dont ... D | mean it, he cut in tersely .
You have my word .
| slowed my pace , shifting immediately back to my human form , chest heaving , hands on my knees .
| leaned against a nearby tree , sweat dripping down my bare torso as | stared at the surrounding forest .
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The flashback left a bitter taste in my mouth .
| hated how much I still doubted Ramsey , and my unease wouldnt letrest .
If I dont hear from them by the end of today , | muttered to myself , wiping the sweat from my brow .
Im going to White Moon Pack .
| wouldnt sit idly by while this uncertainty gnawed at.
Not when Lyla could be in danger or worse , being seduced by Ramsey again .
23:32 1/4 < 149 Ripple ... The decision felt like a relief to my growing frustration .
Straightening , | slipped on my T shirt | had discarded before | went running and was preparing to head back
when a loud , piercing cry filled the forest .
The cries were raw and filled with anguish that sent a shiver down my spine .
| froze , straining my ears as | tried to locate the direction of the sound .
A few seconds later, the cry cagain .
This t, it sounded more urgent than it did the first t.
| tensed , as Ragnar hovered on the surface , waiting to strike .
Whatever it was , it could either be a trap or someone was really in distress .
| kept my mind link open , ready to call for backup if need be before quietly creeping towards the sound .
The cries grew louder , more desperate , and | hastened along, still trying to be as stealthy as possible .
Finally , I arrived at a small clearing filled with shrubs and a small stream and stopped .
Lying beside the stream , her legs inside the flowing stream , was Clarissa Lylas younger sister .
She was nearly naked .
Her body was trembling as she writhed in pain .
Her dark hair was matted with leaves ; her skin was scratched and bruised .
But that wasnt all .
She held her twisted right ankle ; pain contorted her face , and she cried out again in agony .
Instantly , | let Ragnar settle before I crept closer to her, looking around for signs that this wasnt a trap .
Clarissa 7 | called out .
Her head snapped up as she turned in my direction .
As soon as she saw, her hands left her ankle and covered her exposed breasts .
Tears were streaming down her face as she started crying again .
Nathan ... thank God , its only you .
| thought | was going to die .
She wailed louder .
Die ? | still kept my distance as my eyes hovered all over her body , looking for our secret pack mark .
Most people think the Pack mark on the left wrist is the only symbol used to mark a wolf but there was another
hidden symbol located either at the neck , feet or upper back that is known only to Alphas and Betas and it was
so invisible that if you didnt know it was a mark , youd dismiss it as nothing .
That was one way we could tell shapeshifters apart .
My eyes landed on the mark near the nape of her neck , and I sighed in relief .
| reached her in two strides , taking off my shirt and pulling it over her head , covering up her body .
What happened ? | asked kneeling beside her .
Her hand returned to her ankle , clutching it tighter , as she gasped for breath .
| went ... | went out for a run and then ... | tripped and fell .
That must have been it .
| felt nothing at first, so | didnt bother .
It was when | wanted to rest and wash my face .
| just felt an unnatural movement through my body .
My legs gave way and then this, she pointed at her ankle .
23:32) 2/4 149 Ripple ... She nodded weakly , biting her lip to stifle another cry as | carefully examined her ankle
The swelling was severe , and the skin around it was already darkening with bruises .
She must have twisted it badly in her wolf form , possibly fractured it .
My gaze swept over her, nothing the scrapes and cuts on her arms and legs .
| thought there was an order prohibiting anyone from running in this forest, I tried to sound as gentle as possible
What if there was a Feral or worse ? How would you have defended yourself in this state ? I | just wanted to clear
my head , she stammered , her voice trembling .
Almost everyone from the pack follows the other trail we created .
| just wanted to enjoy solitude for today .
| didnt mean to ... The rest of the words dissolved into a sob and she shook her head , tears spilling freely down
her cheeks .
Im sorry for being so clumsy .
Okay , okay , | interrupted softly , my hand resting on her shoulders to calm her .
Dont worry about that now .
We need to get you back and get this ankle looked at , but before that , | need to see if theres something | can
do.
Can you shift back to your wolf form ? She nodded and , in a few minutes , a pale brown alpha wolf lay in front of
| gently lifted her hind leg , examining the injury .
In her wolf form , itll be easier to snap it back into place and create a cast of ssort .
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It could also save her leg from developing further complications .
Listen , Clarissa , | said gently , meeting her gaze , which held mine intently .
Its a dislocation , but I can fix it, at least .
Itll stop any internal bleeding and save you from further complications .
So, lll just snap it in .
Youll change into your human form and Ill make a cast for you .
Can you do that ? She whimpered in response , turning her head away as she shifted the leg to.
| took it as a sign forto go ahead .
| finished creating the cast moments later , and Clarissas eyes were puffy from crying .
| knew she had been in a lot of pain from all the snapping | did , but now she looked more relaxed at least , and
the swelling had subsided a lot .
Good , were ready to go .
She nodded , lowering her eyelids .
Thank you so much , Alpha Nathan .
Im sure | will heal before we reach the pack , she said .
Are you flaunting your Alpha blood ? | teased .
She laughed .
Of course not .
Thank you .
She tried to sit up , and | steadied her with a firm grip .
Easy, | said .
Dont worry , Ill carry you .
But Alpha ... she protested .
Its a long way from the Packhouse .
Youll tire .
Dont worry , | dont feel a lot of pain now .
Youre not supposed to move the leg or put pressure on it, | murmured then , without waiting for her approval
Iglinned one arm under her knees and the other around her hack lifting her 23,32 > 149 Ripple ... effortlessly .
She let out a small gasp , but her arms instinctively wrapped around my neck , her head resting against my
shoulder .
As | started toward the pack house , | couldnt help wondering if this was connected to Lyla a sign that something
was wrong .
Something was happening | could feel it in my bones .
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