Lycan's Prey by Jessica Hall

Chapter 26

Chapter 26

“Fine,” I murmur, my lips pressing into a tight line. It’s a reluctant surrender to Max’s hopeful gaze, one that might buy his father a moment’s peace. The boy’s energy is electric, his tiny feet barely touching the floor as he hops toward the door, a whirlwind of youthful exuberance and I rise giving in to the child.

“Thank you, I know he can sometimes be a handful.” King Soren’s words carry a weight, an acknowledgment that seems to see right through me.

I shake my head, brushing off his gratitude with a flicker of a smile that doesn’t quite reach my eyes. “I find him sweet, he’s a breath of fresh air,” I tell him, and it’s true. Max reminds me of the innocence I once had before life got its hands on me.

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~King Soren~

Throughout the entire drive to Brielle’s house, I can’t stop thinking about my son’s bizarre behavior and how taken he is with her. I find myself questioning her about her grandma, her time in town, and her plans for the future. The road is ribbon- like in the darkness, and the only sound is the soft purr of the car’s engine.

“So, your grandma is sick?” I ask, trying to sound casual.

“Yes, she’s been unwell for some time now,” Brielle replies, her voice heavy with concern.

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etched into her forehead and shadows under her eyes. I wonder how

long have you been in town?”

long, Your

intend to stay here for a

before answering, “Yes, for as

leaves me with a sense of unease, as

do

at various places, mostly in the service industry.”

originally from the Lycan

before answering, “Not exactly. I’ve lived in different

subject. “How

“Yes, everyone has been

what about your work at the café? Do you enjoy

it! The people are great, and I enjoy making coffee.”

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when I

can’t shake off the feeling that she’s hiding something from me. Her vague answers about her past make me wonder if there’s more to her than meets the eye. But for now, I decide to

pull up to her house, I’m taken aback by its dilapidated state. The peeling paint, broken window panes, and sagging porch speak volumes about the hardships the grandmother

into the distance. Her thin

can say anything, Max is already out of the

follow, taking in the sight of the house and the frail old woman who struggles

fine,” Brielle reassures her grandma.

king, I was getting up anyway,” the old woman insists, trying to rise from her chair. Brielle rushes to her side

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