Chapter 384
Chapter 384 A Dangerous Summons
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“Shut up! If you keep insulting Ms. Mary, we’ll stop giving you the inhibitors! Do you even understand these inhibitors were developed by her?!”
“If not for her, we’d never have made this much progress on the Kajit virus!”
“She could have stayed uninfected–it’s because…”
Some of the wolf doctors tried to defend her, but the furious crowd wouldn’t hear a word. “Who cares! All we know is this bitch infected us! Now we’re dying!”
They roared at Aubrey. Some even tried to shift into wolf form and tear her apart, but were restrained before they could reach her.
“That’s enough. I’ll leave this to you. I shouldn’t show my face here.”
Aubrey didn’t explain herself. In circumstances like these, explanations were useless. And, in truth, it was her fault…
If they hadn’t touched her blood, none of them would be infected.
She gave the wolf doctors a few brief instructions, then left in haste.
Back in her office, she cleaned her shoulder wound. She discovered the reason it wouldn’t heal -Cado had laced his claws with poison. She applied an antidote and, once detoxified, let Ella release her power. The wound closed immediately. She wasn’t worried about being seen; the lab was full of regenerative agents.
After finishing, Aubrey sat down to rest.
But before she could take even a sip of water, John burst in, grabbing her wrist, his face taut with urgency. “Come with me–quickly!”
“What’s wrong?” Aubrey frowned.
“A squad of beta werewolves just showed up outside holding the alpha King’s insignia. They’re demanding the Miguel family hand over you–the Kajit virus carrier!” John blurted. He tugged on her arm but couldn’t move her.
Damn it, why was this omega so strong? He pressed on anxiously. “No one can defy the alpha King’s will. If they want to take you, the Miguel family can’t stop them!”
“So you’re planning to smuggle me out?” Aubrey raised an eyebrow.
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“Of course! If you go with them, you’re finished!” John rushed out. “They won’t care if you’re the alpha’s favorite. They’ll kill you on the spot as a Kajit virus carrier!”
For the first time, Aubrey saw real sincerity in his eyes. Her stern expression softened slightly, but she still said, “If I leave with you, the Miguel family will be punished by the alpha King. Alpha Henry will be dragged down because of me.”
“Alphas will handle their own politics! That’s not something an omega should be worrying about!”
“What counts as an omega’s business? What counts as an alpha’s business?” Aubrey’s tone sharpened. “Does being an omega mean I have no resolve to face anything?”
Her voice carried weight and gravity. In that moment John almost thought she was a pack’s true Luna.
It took him a moment to recover. “…Anyway, no. You need to leave with me right now!”
Seeing her unmoved, John played his trump card. He shouted, “Don’t you love me? If I tell you to leave, shouldn’t you obey?” The words were out before his face flushed red.
Aubrey stared at him blankly. “What are you talking about? I… love you? Are you out of your mind?”
John blinked. Huh? Hadn’t Justin said that once Aubrey drank that potion, she’d be madly in love with him? He’d even seen her drink it. Unless… she was being coy, embarrassed to admit her feelings?
Yes, that had to be it. She’d loved alphas before; turning to someone else now would be awkward.
He convinced himself and doubled down. “Aubrey, since you love me, you have to listen to me. Right now I want you to leave with me immediately!”
Looking at his deadly serious expression, Aubrey couldn’t help but give him a look of pure, patient pity–as if at a dim child who still didn’t know better.