All Chapters of The Lycan King's Hybrid Bitch Queen: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

CHAPTER 12The sound of Hunt’s voice reverberated through the hall.My spine was frozen, my pulse pounding in my ear, but Hunt’s Beta seemed unfazed.He stood against Hunt’s storm. His back straight as he responded evenly. “We’ve contained the infected man, Lycan. He’ll be treated. Once he regains consciousness, we’ll proceed with the interrogation.”Infected?My pulse skipped as the Beta continued. “As for the guards from tonight.”His face hardened under the light. Almost terrifyingly similar to Hunt’s fury as he growled out. “They’ve been detained. I will find the source of the breach… by any means necessary.”The Beta’s words sent a chill down my spine. But also, my mind was reeling.A breach? In the palace?I was terribly uninformed about this world, and it was beginning to grate on my nerves. Just how much I didn’t understand.“... yes Lycan.” The beta nodded in response to something Hunt had said. “The commander and the princess will return tomorrow.”Injila.My chest tightened

CHAPTER 14Hunt’s POVWhat the fuck was she wearing?She stepped out of that closet, and for a second, my head went blank.I stared, not breathing.Every word I was going to say, forgotten as she pulled the thin fabric of her robe tighter about herself.Then the light smell of her jasmine soap hit me, and my mind came crashing down.“You.” I gritted, forcing my eyes away from her chest as I tried not to erupt in anger.Three days.She had been in my pack barely three days. Yet, in that time, she had run away, caused a pack scandal, and accused my mother publicly.Now, she was here again.Barely covered, hiding in a closet, and listening to a conversation she had no business hearing.“Hi?” She raised her palm in a weak greeting that only infuriated me.“What do you think you’re doing?” I growled darkly.“I– “ She started, looking over her shoulder, then straightened. “Look. That man. The one they carried away on the stretcher. He has rose plague fever.”I could feel my guards shift as

CHAPTER 16Ashlyn’s POVFor a moment I couldn’t speak.My pulse just thrummed low as I was transported to the last time I’d seen the princess’s face.My past life.The fear and panic in her eyes as I made a promise then went up in flames.Then, just like now, her hatred for my blood had always rung true.“What did you do?!”A fresh bout of anger swirled deep in my center as Injila flared her nostrils and took a step closer. “Half breed slut! I can smell the witch blood on you.”Then before I could respond, she grabbed my arm, digging her nails into the skin as she brought her face closer to me.“Lurking in the shadows… Did you cast a spell with that filthy blood of yours?”“This half breed is the High Luna of the nation.” My voice was steady as I did my best to rein in my anger.Injila’s face went slack. “What?”“Let go,” I growled darkly. “I won't ask again.”Injila gasped. In the next moment, her hand left my arm and slapped across my cheek.The loud crack echoing in the hallway as

CHAPTER 18Hunt’s POVMy study was dead silent. Except for the low crackling of the hearth.I swirled the scotch in my glass and knocked it back in one harsh swallow. Yet the quiet failed to calm my mind.It was past midnight and I was plagued with thoughts of her.Her laugh. That fucking tinkling sound when she called my name. Her hair catching the sun like molten fire.My fingers tightened around my empty glass. Enough.Tonight's ball had been a disaster and come dawn, there’d be more work to do.Bed spaces to allocate, elders to calm down.With a slow exhale, I pulled the incident report on my table closer and began to go over it again.The physicians needed wing three cleared. The sick wards were inadequate. And the royal infirmary—A deathly scream tore through the palace.Instantly, my spine locked in place. My hand going still on the page as my wolf slammed against my ribs.My eyes darted to the door of my study, assessing for threats.The screams came again and this time, th

CHAPTER 20HUNT’S POV“Um, excuse me.” Ally cleared her throat, shattering the tension in the hall.I pinned her with a hard stare. She smiled weakly and lifted the cloth in her trembling hand. “My hand… is getting tired, Lycan.”I opened my mouth to command her silence when Frederick straightened up and sneered. Ally didn’t flinch. Her voice cut through the air, cold and unyielding. “And I’d advise you to stop there, Lord Frederick. Every moment you waste brings the infected closer to death. All of them.” Her eyes flashed. “Take it from a lesser breed who’s lived this plague firsthand among the lower castes.”Frederick’s face purpled. He opened his mouth—She sliced him off with ice. “They will all die if we do nothing.”Without waiting for a response, she turned to me. Respectful, but her spine was steel as she held up the cloth. “Please take this Lycan. She knows how to end this plague.”Ashlyn.My lip peeled back before I could stop it. Even locked away under my orders, the wom