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-”

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

fingertips. I run my tongue over my

god,” I whisper, the reality of what’s

over me.

Chapter 202

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at mix of fear and fascination. Maribel stands at the front, her hands clasped tightly in front of her. “You’re not playing that urge is hunting,” Soren

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

feel well, Max,” I

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

begins, her voice soft and

shake my head and push past her,

a monster. The image of my claws, the feeling of my sharp teeth, the

door behind me only for Soren to burst through it a moment later and I