บททั้งหมดของ The Hybrid’s Forced Bond: บทที่ 71 - บทที่ 80

Margot POVI blinked at him, still half asleep.  His expression was unusually serious.  I looked toward the window.  Gray sky. Light snow.  I did not know what time it was.“Get dressed. Quickly.”“What time is it? Did I sleep really late?”Something about his expression made me wonder if I had done something wrong.Rhett lowered his eyes.  His voice was low.  “Grandpa died this morning.”For several seconds, I couldn’t process the words.“Get dressed.”I forced myself out of bed despite the soreness running through my body.  I hurried into my clothes, nearly tripping over my pants because my mind was still foggy.  Then the meaning finally sank in.  I froze.  “This morning?”“Yes. He passed away in his sle

Margot POV“What happened?” I whispered.He held me even tighter, shifting until there was almost no space between us.  “It’s a migraine.”“Did you take anything? Should I get Henry?”“No.”  His voice was muffled against my hair.  “I’ve had them for years. Occasionally they happen. I just have to ride them out.”“What about pain medication?”“Doesn’t help.”I went quiet.  Was he simply exhausted?  Was the pressure finally catching up with him?  I’d watched him leave before sunrise and return long after dark. I knew how much work he was carrying, how many problems seemed to land on his desk every day.  Rhett had always looked untouchable to me.  A top-tier alpha. Brilliant. Wealthy. Disciplined. Someone who see

Margot POVWhen I got home, the television was running a news report about the death of the founder of Vanderbilt Dominion.Ellen pointed at the screen. “No wonder your business trip ended so quickly. Sweetheart, you’ve been flying back and forth like this. Has the jet lag been awful? You must be exhausted.”“I’m okay. I slept on the plane.”I helped her settle into her chair. “Ellen, do you want an apple? I can peel one for you.”“No, no. I ate plenty this afternoon. I’m still full.”Once Simone disappeared into the other room to tidy up, I lowered my voice.“How have things been these past few days? Has she been taking good care of you?”Ellen smiled. “She has. Don’t worry.”She looked a little healthier than when I’d left, with more color in her face and a bit more weight on her. That was enough to ease some of the worry I’d been carrying.The television continued in the background, still talking about Vanderbilt Dominion, but I barely listened.I had far more information than anyt

Margot POV“I’ve always been careful. I haven’t given them anything they can use against me. The only mistake I made was letting him take away my...”Something about the unfinished sentence made me look down.I didn’t need him to say the word.There were some things neither of us wanted to name.“Whatever he’s planning,” Rhett said, “I won’t let him get away with it again.”I lowered my voice.“Everyone has weaknesses.”“Of course. But why would I expose mine to an enemy?”That made me hesitate.“There is something I’ve been thinking about.”Rhett looked at me.“Spring is coming. It’s getting warmer.”I swallowed.“Your… rut. Is it usually in the spring too?”The transformation in him happened right away. His eyes darken

Margot POVHe was exhausted.I picked up a towel and walked over, gently drying the water from his shoulders.“You could at least dry yourself properly. It’s still cold outside.”Rhett reached for me. His arms wrapped around my waist, pulling me against him before he rested his face against my chest.I felt his breathing slow down .Under my palm, his heartbeat remained steady and strong.Thump.  Thump.  Thump.Somehow the rhythm settled me too.“You’re tired.”I moved the towel to his hair and nuzzled it dry.“Today must have been awful. At least it’ll be over in a few more minutes.”His voice came out muffled against me.“Tomorrow might be worse.”“Today was an unexpected hit. You weren’t prepared for it, but you handled it.”I ran the towe