Lycan's Prey by Jessica Hall

Chapter 4 I rush to Rhett's office, which is a block away, hoping against hope that Rhett didn't wait too long and that our lunch can be salvaged. I just hope he can't smell another alpha onbecause that will spell disaster, even if nothing nefarious was going on. Rhett tends to be possessive and controlling, or that is probably just part of his nature as an alpha, but still, I don't want to anger him when he is finally no longer givingthe silent treatment.

I pray we can work things out because I hate to think of what will happen in the future if we can't. If he hasn't changed his mind about Bianca working for him, I worry it will be my breaking point. She has caused so many issues between Rhett and me, and I just hope he has cto realize that. It needs to work, I gave up everything for this man. Without the mate bond, I have nobody. My parents won't takeback, and even if they did, the shthat would bring me, I could never live with.

As I reach Rhett's office building, my mind still lingers on the earlier incident with Soren and his son Max. Despite the chaos, Soren's composure and concern had been a breath of fresh air compared to Rhett's recent coldness. His warm, reassuring presence lingers in my thoughts, adding a layer of confusion to my already turbulent emotions. Was it possible that someone could show more care in a few fleeting moments than someone I had devoted myself to? Striding into the foyer, I muster whatever confidence I can, clutching the venue contract and wedding details like 0.00% Chapter 4 lifelines. My heart beats erratically, fueled by a mix of dread and hope. As I offer a nervous wave to Nathan, the security officer, his usual warm smile is replaced by a cold, unwavering stare. Something is off.

Confused by his unusual demeanor, I step into the elevator, and Nathan's gaze lingers on my disheveled appearance-a result of my earlier run-in with the car. His stare is unsettling, deepening the knot of anxiety in my stomach. I press the button for the top floor, my mind racing as the doors closed. Weird.

However, the look he giveshas my brows furrowing as I press the button for the top floor. I notice him still glaring atas the doors close, makingwonder what has gotten into him. He's not usually this unwelcoming. I shake off the bizarre thought, putting it down to him having a bad day. With only two weeks left until my wedding to Alpha Rhett Miles, I can't shake the storm of emotions brewing within me, fueled by last night's heated argument over his secretary, Bianca.

She has been a constant thorn in my side since I met him, and Rhett's refusal to distance himself from Bianca, who is also his ex-girlfriend, has sent our lives into a dizzying spiral. He accusesof being jealous, and I am. But he is too blind to see that she isn't as forgiving of their breakup. We've done gof nothing but fight for the last two weeks. It's clear tothat she still has feelings for him, even though he found his fated mate insix months ago.

Rhett, however, refuses to believe she still has feelings for him. The fact that he can't see it... or even trust that I can see it... drivesnuts. I've sacrificed everything for him: 1 uprooted my life, defied my family, and abandoned my 24341 birthright as the next alpha of my father's pack for him. Yet even after finding his mate in me, Rhett seems unwilling to cut ties with the woman who continues to haunt our relationship. Knowing the sacrifices I've made while he's done. nothing but make excuses to keep her around stings.

As the elevator ascends, I can't shake the storm of emotions. brewing within me, fueled by last night's heated argument over his secretary, Bianca. As the elevator doors open, I step out onto Rhett's office floor, a scene of bustling activity that contradicts the tensions simmering beneath my surface and the conflicting war in my head. Employees huddle around. computers or engage in animated conversations. However, I notice something odd as I pass the first few tables.

One by one, the voices fall silent as they catch sight of me, and everyone's eyes seem to shoot atlike moths on al flame. The weight of their stares is suffocating, and I can't help but stop in my tracks. What is going on? Why on earth are they staring atlike I've done something wrong? Navigating the corridor toward Rhett's office, I overhear snippets of a conversation that makespause, and my blood runs cold. "...especially with the Lycan King visiting. Rhett's in a foul mood today. Heard it's about that missing money," one employee whispers to another. My heart pounds. -The Lycan King is here? And involved with Rhett somehow? Oh, this can't be good. Anxiety twists into dread. Shit, I hope Rhett won't get in too much trouble, and what was he thinking borrowing money from the Lycan King? I didn't even know that was a possibility. Their voices cut off when they noticestaring and eavesdropping. "Is everything okay, Sarah?" I ask, and she scoffs, givinga glare as the woman she was talking to hurries off. The deeper I move through the corridors, the more anxious I become.

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I tighten my fingers on the contract. Turning my gaze to those who stopped what they were doing to stare so rudely, I find that everyone's gaze is still on me. I nervously glance down to ensure I have my pants on V I definitely do. My clothes aren't inside out, and glancing into the glass of the conference room, there's nothing on my face that could earn their gazes, so nothing out of the ordinary warrants this sort of undivided, silent attention. My brows furrow, and I shake it off as pre- wedding jitters, I tell myself as I walk down the corridor to his office. My eyes instantly go to Bianca's desk, only to find it empty, and I fight back the urge to yip with joy.

Maybe our argument last night made him finally see ssense. I smile and can't help but hope that Rhett has finally terminated her employment. However, my relief is short-lived as stomach cramps suddenly grip me, makingstagger and grip the wall as I gasp for breath.

Jeez, not again. These cramps 10 on my E always cat the most unexpected times. I rest a hand on my belly,m sucking in a breath to fight through the cramp that hasdoubled over. It doesn't pass. If anything, it grows worse as sweat beads and rolls down my neck. Chapter 5 Chapter 5