Lily and James (werewolf novel) novel Chapter 179

Chapter 0179

(Lily POV)

After Charlotte left, James and I ate breakfast. We then took turns showering and changing clothes. ( Yes, a part of me wondered what it would be like to shower with James, but I am not ready for that yet.)

Once we were both dressed and ready, James asked me if I was okay with doing a video call with Brady and Dr. Hyder. He told me that they were really worried about me, and he said that the four of us needed. to talk about the security breach at Black Moon and how to deal with it anyway.

Lagreed Given the way that I left, I was a little nervous to talk to Brady, but I knew I had to work past the

awkwardness.

We sat down on the couch and James initiated the video call using my laptop. (No, I cannot afford a laptop, but Charlotte gifted me hers after her parents bought her a new one). Within just a couple of minutes, the faces of Dr. Hyder and Brady appeared on the screen.

“Lily,” Brady said softly.

“Hi, Brady,” I responded.

“Are you okay?” he asked, concern evident in his voice.

“I am fine.”

“I miss you,” Brady said.

I felt James stiffen next to me.

“Lily, when it is safe, I want you to come back here,” Brady added. “You have been gone too long. We

need you back. I need you back.”

I could feel James’ jealousy and rage at that second comment. He immediately put his arm protectively

around my shoulders. He also reached over with his opposite hand and began to rub my upper arm.

hurt in Brady’s eyes when James did both of those things, and I felt like I wanted to disappear.

This is exactly what I had hoped to avoid when I left Black Moon,

Thankfully, Dr Hyder intervened before I had to respond to either of Brady’s comments. He gave me a fatherly lecture about leaving Black Moon without telling him or anyone where I was going. He also asked me a series of questions about how I was able to leave the pack without anyone noticing.

was really honest, explaining that my departure was much quicker than I originally planned. I told them

Rose insisted that we leave immediately after those guards gave me a box of chocolates.

Dr. Hyder of course wanted to know who the two guards were, and I told them. I watched as Brady’s face paled and Dr. Hyder looked at him confused.

“We have never employed any guards named Hunter or Kyle,” Brady explained.

Oh, sh&t. I did not know who was looking for me, or why I was in danger, but I had watched enough true crime documentaries to know that is bad.

“What did you do with the chocolates, Lily?” Dr. Hyder asked.

“I did not want to leave them there or throw them away in case someone else might try to eat them… Rose was really uncomfortable with how they smelled… so I took them with me.”

“Where are they now?”

I looked down, feeling slightly embarrassed. “I still have them. They are hidden under my bed. I know I

should have thrown them away, but –”