Seducing My Ex’s Father In Law novel Chapter 818

It was something that had never happened before; I had never lost control of my wolf before, and I wasn’t sure what that meant.

“Judy?” Selene said my name as if it weren’t the first time she had said it in the past few seconds.

I blinked at her, realizing that I was ignoring her completely.

“I’m sorry. May I use your restroom?” I asked her before I could convince myself that it was a bad idea to leave this room.

She nodded, her frown deepening.

“Of course. It’s just out of that door and down the hallway,” she said. “Do you want me to walk with you?”

I jumped to my feet, placing the cup on the coffee table.

“No, that’s okay. I can find it. I’ll be back.”

Without another word, I darted out of the parlor, my heart racing in my chest. The halls stretched endlessly, lined with paintings that looked too alive. Every shadow felt like it was watching me. The floorboards creaked under my feet, making stealth impossible.

Halfway down the corridor, my vision fuzzed. The air felt thicker than it was a moment ago… heavier. I braced my hand against the wall and swallowed hard.

“Something’s wrong…” I whispered to myself, hoping that Gavin didn’t feel what I was feeling.

The hum grew louder. It wasn’t sound… it was vibration, like a heartbeat deep in the walls; my fingers tingled, a faint warmth spreading through them.

I pushed forward, rounding the corner, and ran smack into Lila Blackwell.

She froze mid-step, just as shocked as I was, almost dropping whatever it was she was holding in her arms in the process.

For a second, neither of us said a word. She was paler than I remembered, her blond hair pulled back too tightly, her eyes wide and restless. She clutched something wrapped in a small velveteen blanket to her chest, like she was hiding it… or protecting it.

“Lila?” I asked, momentarily boggled. “W…what are you doing here?”

She blinked, trying to recover herself.

“What is that?” I asked, my voice coming out unfamiliar. I think I already knew what it was, but I needed her to say it out loud.

“It’s none of your business,” she shot back. “It’s mine.”

The glow flared, blindingly bright for a heartbeat. Lila hissed, jerking the blanket tighter. Smoke curled up from the fabric, and the smell of singed velvet filled the air.

“Lila, you’re burning—”

I tried to reach for the blanket again, but she ran around me before I could get the chance.

“Don’t touch it!” She said, her tone panicked. “Just leave me alone. Forget you saw anything.”

Before I could stop her, she was already running away, disappearing around the corner.

What the hell just happened?”