Chapter 94. Surprise

Lilly’s POV

Lex slowed the SUV as the pack’s gates appeared ahead, then pulled over to the side of the road. My nerves prickled with unease, a cold knot tightening in my stomach as he silently pulled out his phone and made a call.

“I’ll be a bit late,” he said bluntly, glancing at me through the rearview mirror. “Yes, I’m taking her.” He ended the call, his expression unreadable, his jaw set with determination.

A moment later, another vehicle slowed to a stop behind us—Zack and Ria. Zack immediately rolled down his window, annoyance clear on his face.

“What’s going on? Car trouble?” he asked, voice edged with suspicion.

“Nothing like that,” Lex replied coolly. “I’ve got something to handle first.”

Zack’s frustration simmered. “Lex, my father said this meeting is urgent—”

“I know,” Lex cut him off, waving a hand. “Relax. I’ve already told everyone. They’re fine with it.”

Zack rolled his eyes and sighed, then drove off, leaving us