Chapter 92. Family Secrets

Lex’s POV

“It could be that, or the gene lay dormant all these years, and Hendrix was the lucky one who received it,” I said, rubbing my chin.

“Well, that’s the only way this could be possible,” Ria agreed. “I can’t see any other explanation.”

“Stop speaking in code!” Lilly snapped. “Is Hendrix a werewolf?”

Both Ria and I stiffened, our gazes snapping to her, eyes wide.

“Uh…” My eyes flickered to Ria.

“Yeah,” she uttered, wilting under Lilly’s intense stare.

“What?” Zack gasped. “Is he a half-breed?”

Ria and I both shook our heads.

“Then what is he?” Lilly pressed, her voice tight with urgency.

“Hendrix… well, he’s… he’s a Lycan,” Ria finally admitted, her gaze flickering to him.

“How’s that possible?” Harold blurted out. “Our parents—”

Hendrix interrupted, shaking his head. “Not entirely,” he said quietly.

“Wait, what?” Harold’s voice rose in disbelief. “Are you saying Mom cheated on Dad?”

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