Lycan's Prey by Jessica Hall

Chapter 20

I swallow thickly though I am thankful he can’t recognize my scent, it goes to show how much I reeked of Rhett and his pack last time we met.

“Hmm, interesting. Unmarked, unmated, and pure.” he purrs while inhaling deeply. “Now that is worrisome indeed,” he adds, letting me go abruptly, I stumble back. “Dangerous even,” he warns and my cheeks flame with not only the heat of him so close but the humiliation.

The King’s eyes bore into mine, demanding answers. His presence is overwhelming, filling the room with an oppressive energy. “My Beta said you haven’t registered. Is that true? Why didn’t you register?”

I struggle to keep my composure, aware that the slightest misstep could have grave consequences. “I… I forgot,” I lie, hoping he’ll believe me.

The King strides forward, his intimidating presence making my heart race. I can feel his eyes burning into me, assessing me with a critical gaze.

“You dare to trespass on our land without registering, knowing the risks of being not only a werewolf but an unmated one, unmarked one. You would put my son in such a risk by merely being near you so close to the next full moon,” the King growls, his tone menacing.

“No, I was trying to help… I… didn’t know he was your son… I…”

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what? Any wolf can tell his aura is not normal for a boy his age and you expect me to believe such words. You said so yourself that we met before or didn’t meet, which is it?”

the city definitely would raise more suspicion now he

son.

are nothing but a rogue and I am expected to believe you just

was just trying to help Max.” I chew my

“How do I know you haven’t

him,” I protest desperately. “I found him

King studies me closely, his gaze piercing and intense. For a moment,

side.

friend failed to register, Max,” the King explains, his tone gentle

me with pleading eyes, the hope in his expression nearly breaking

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