All Chapters of The Hybrid’s Forced Bond: Chapter 81 - Chapter 90

Margot POVHis tone stayed calm, but I could feel the weight sitting on his shoulders.“The PR team is handling the rumors. We won’t erase the damage completely, but most people don’t understand the industry well enough for something this technical to hold their attention long.”He exhaled.“The person behind the post has been identified. We’ll take legal action over the false claims.”I turned toward him.“So you know people online have been making things up about you?”His brow furrowed.“People have too much time on their hands.”I couldn’t help laughing.“Right.”“The important thing is now getting the acquisition finished as quickly as possible.” He looked over at me. “Did the lawyer contact you?”“We had an appointment for the paperwork, but he postponed it today.”“I’m going to speak with him tomorrow.”Rhett’s expression hardened a little.“This is precisely when we need to move decisively. The longer we wait, the more chances Gerald Hargrave has to change his mind. Arian is

Margot POVIt was late by the time I returned to the Vanderbilt House.For once, Rhett was home before me.Under normal circumstances, I would have asked how his day had gone.Tonight, I was too exhausted to do anything except drag myself inside.Rhett was sitting at the dining table, eating a late-night meal.I had a strict daily calorie target. Even when I needed something before bed, I usually kept it light.But the amount of food in front of him was enough for a full dinner.I glanced at the plates.So this was probably another sign that his rut was getting close.“Working late again?” Rhett asked.Then he looked up.“Are you hungry? Come, eat something.”“I’m not hungry.”I sat beside him instead.“How can you eat this much this late?”“I’m hungry.”He set his fork down and studied my face.His brows drew together slightly.“You look exhausted.”I gave him a tired smile.“I am. I’m going upstairs to shower.”“Go ahead.”After my shower, I stretched out on the bed and finally felt

Margot POVI wasn’t so sure about that.Rhett was an alpha who had spent years making his own decisions.I doubted a few words from me would suddenly change his mind.But I still intended to try.“He told me he’d go to his Safehouse during his rut.”“That’s the plan.”Miles continued eating as he spoke.“For an Alpha like Rhett, especially a top-tier Alpha, you can’t treat a rut like a dreadful week. The isolation protocols have to be extreme.”I hesitated.“Is the Safehouse secure?”That seemed to be the one question Miles wasn’t worried about.“Don’t worry. We’ve never had a problem there.”I nodded, but the answer didn’t settle me.I kept thinking about Arian’s expression the last time we’d spoken. He’d looked far too confident for a man who w

Margot POVHalf an hour later, Louise pulled up outside an elementary school.I stared through the windshield.The school looked old, almost understated for a place with such a reputation. It was one of the oldest elementary schools in the country, sitting on land that had become absurdly expensive over the years.The surrounding blocks were packed with Pack Alliance military buildings, and security guards stood outside nearly every residential complex in the area.The campus itself wasn’t impressive.But its academic record was.It consistently ranked among the top three elementary schools in the country, and getting in was nearly impossible.You either had an exceptional mind or came from a family with the money and influence that could open doors most people never even saw.I turned to Rhett.“This is where you went to school?”“Yeah.”He opened the car door and stepped out.“We can’t park here. Come on.”I followed him onto the sidewalk, still looking at the school.“Did you bring

Margot POVOver the next couple of days, I found myself distracted at work.Ordinarily, I was thinking about Rhett.People often called it a bad feeling when something seemed wrong before you knew why.I couldn’t find a better name for the uneasiness sitting in my chest.That afternoon, Simone suddenly called me.“Ellen isn’t feeling well. She’s dizzy and nauseous.”Her voice carried a tone of anxiety and nervousness.“Come home as soon as you can.”I immediately put down my work and took a cab home.Ellen looked surprised when she saw me.“What are you doing at home? Aren’t you supposed to be at work?”“You’re not feeling well.”I walked over and pressed the back of my hand to her forehead.“What happened? Do you have a cold?”“Oh, it’s nothing serious.”