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-”

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

my nails should be, sharp claws extend from my fingertips.

whisper, the reality of what’s happening

over me.

Chapter 202

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

stop playing?” He trots back towards us, his face a mixture of confusion and disappointment.

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

the few staff members and now guard, they part like water, their eyes

she begins, her voice soft

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

the stairs. Monster. I’m a monster. The image of my claws, the feeling of my sharp teeth, the primal urge

into my room, slamming the door behind me only for Soren to burst through it a moment later and