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-”

my face. “Your

be, sharp claws extend from my fingertips. I run my

I whisper, the reality of what’s happening

over me.

Chapter 202

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their faces at mix of fear and fascination. Maribel stands at the front, her hands clasped tightly

breaks the tense silence. “Aubrey? Why’d you stop playing?” He trots back towards us, his face a mixture of confusion and

retract. “I… I don’t feel well, Max,” I manage to say, my voice shaky. “I’m sorry, but I need to go

As I pass through the few staff members and now guard, they part like water, their eyes wide and wary. I catch a glimpse of Maribel

her voice

head

of my sharp teeth, the primal urge to hunt Max–it all swirls in my head, making

the door behind me only for Soren to burst through it a moment later and I take him in. His hands lift in the