Lycan's Prey by Jessica Hall

Chapter 202

“Can’t catch me, Aubrey!” Max calls over his shoulder, zigzagging between flowerbeds.

A growl rumbles in my chest, the thrill of the chase singing in my veins. I’m closing in, my movements fluid and predatory. Just a little closer….

Suddenly, strong arms wrap around my waist, yanking me backward. I snarl, twisting in the iron grip.

“Aubrey, stop!” Soren’s voice cuts through the haze. “You need to calm down, now!”

I struggle against him, my eyes still fixed on Max’s retreating form. “Let me go! I have to–I need to-”

“Look at yourself!” Soren commands, spinning me to face him. His eyes are wide with alarm.

“What?” I snap, confusion momentarily overtaking the urge to chase. “Why are you-”

trembling hand to my face. “Your canines, Aubrey. And your claws.”

my hands. Where my nails should be, sharp claws extend from my fingertips. I run my tongue over my teeth, feeling the pointed

god,” I whisper, the reality

over me.

Chapter 202

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us. Turning slowly, I see a few staff members watching from the patio, their faces at mix of fear and fascination. Maribel

breaks the tense silence. “Aubrey? Why’d you stop playing?” He trots back towards us, his

hard, trying to force my canines to retract. “I… I don’t feel well, Max,” I manage to say, my

As I pass through the few staff members and now guard, they part like

she begins, her voice soft and concerned.

to face her kindness right now. I shake my head and push

feeling of my sharp teeth, the primal

Soren to burst through it a moment later and I take him in.