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

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cold at his words. “What exactly happened when

dead…” Magnus swallows hard choking back some

I need to look into the council as soon as I get

“Rhett tried to finish the job at the hospital. His girlfriend slit Jefferson’s throat. Hel nearly died a second time. That’s when he took Aubrey.”

rips from my chest. “Your

dropped at the docks by the hospital helicopter. We came straight to the packhouse from there.” I nod, turning my

Instead, we storm into Rhett’s packhouse, a furious whirlwind of claws and teeth. The inside of Rhett’s packhouse is a chaotic mess of overturned furniture and shattered glass. The air is thick with the pungent scent of blood and sweat, mingling with the sounds of snarls and cries of pain. Claws slash through the air

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