Mated to the Alpha and His Beta

Chapter 253

Lanie

“Wait!” Quinn cried. “You can’t just run off like that! What’s wrong, Lanie? You look like you’ve seen a ghost!”

The urge to cra ck a joke rose to my lips. A ghost? More like a vampire, a witch, and a werewolf walked into a bar. I shook my head with a burst of nervous laughter that hurt

my throat.

The feeling of desperation and that something was very wrong at home was only getting worse. I could tell Quinn was worried for me. I felt like I probably looked like sh it.

“You went the color of that milk,” she said, pointing to the bottle on the table next to us. “Are you going to pass out? Take a breath. Do you need something cold to drink?”

I breathed slowly. “I’m okay. I think maybe something I ate disagreed with me. I should really just get going.

I could tell she did not believe me. “I wish you wouldn’t just run off again, I want to hear more about Stella. I miss her. I could go home with you. We could hang out longer?”

“I really don’t feel good, Quinn. I’m sorry. It’s my stomach.” I wasn’t lying. I really did feel like I might puke right there, but I knew it had nothing to do with anything I’d eaten.

that, but whatever it was, my stomach churned and twisted and chill dripping down my spine. Then heat flashed over me. I had

eat was

tering

at all. Are you going

I really just need some fresh air. I’m sorry to rush out on you. Let’s get soon, okay?” Without waiting for an answer, I pushed away from the table

couldn’t remember where I’d parked it. On the street? In the lot? My ni was whirling as fever waves of hot and cold ripped through me over and over. My

I’d love it if you came. Bring Stella, Umm bring Mason, too. And I guess bring Xander and Zane. I’d really like to get the chance to get to know them. And don’t worry about Asher,

was really feeling I even managed a smile. “That sounds awesome of course I’ll be there. I can’t promise everyone else will

if you’re all coming or anything. There will be

1/2

of a present. Oh, Goddess, I’m so happy to

a long, hard hug that I had

strength from the force of her friendship.

rapidly before focusing on me. Her smile returned. “Yeah, so see

feverish chills had faded, and the churning in my stomach now felt more like a hunger rumble that nausea. My clothes were damp from sweat,

“Bye!”