Lycan's Prey by Jessica Hall

Chapter 180

Such lavish improvements are puzzling, given the financial struggles Rhett is rumored to be facing. It’s hard to imagine how he could afford such an extravagant overhaul without some hidden source of income. I can’t help but wonder if he has a secret side hustle that he’s not reporting to the council, or perhaps there’s more to his financial situation than meets the eye.

As we draw closer to the fighting, a man breaks away from the chaos, noticing us, and the scent of Jefferson’s beta and a large group of his warriors hits me like a freight train. What the hell are they doing here?

Damian and I exchange a glance, and Jefferson’s beta strides up to us, his face grim. Beta Magnus is an imposing figure, towering over most with his broad shoulders and muscular build. His piercing eyes and rugged features suggest a man well–acquainted with fighting for his pack, and his bare chest is smeared with streaks of fresh blood.

“Beta Magnus,” I greet him with a nod. “I wasn’t expecting you. How is Alpha Jefferson faring?”

Magnus shakes his head. “Alive, but barely.”

“You were there when he was attacked at the docks?” I question, and he nods.

mind–linked me to get to the docks when Rhett showed up. Thank the moon goddess, we made it in time.”

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cold at his words. “What exactly happened

with him. They shot. Jefferson multiple times and had him pumped full of wolfsbane. I thought for sure he was dead…” Magnus swallows hard

soon as I get a chance because something is seriously off.

“Rhett tried to finish the job at the hospital. His girlfriend slit Jefferson’s

snarl rips from

to get dropped at the docks by the hospital helicopter. We came straight to the packhouse from there.” I nod, turning my attention to the fight. Despite being outnumbered, Rhett’s pack is clearly not as trained because his

a chaotic mess of overturned furniture and shattered glass. The air

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