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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nod, studying her profile in the dim light. She looks tired, lines etched into her forehead and shadows under her eyes. I wonder how much of

long have you been in

Your

to stay here for

“Yes, for as long as I am

unease, as if she knows something I don’t.

did you do before moving

mostly in the

from the

hesitates before answering, “Not exactly.

the subject. “How

has been

hear. And what about your work at the café? Do

“I love it! The people are great,

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can’t help but notice how nervous she gets when I press her for more information about her life before

me wonder if there’s more to her than meets the eye. But for now, I decide to let it go and focus on getting to

broken window panes, and sagging porch speak volumes about the hardships the grandmother must have faced over the years. “You live here?” I couldn’t help but ask, my eyes scanning the crumbling building with a mix of

her eyes gazing vacantly into the distance. Her thin frame suggests that she has endured

out of the car and running towards the house, his energetic stride in stark contrast to the somber atmosphere surrounding

taking in the sight of the house and the frail old woman

you’re fine,” Brielle reassures

insists, trying to rise from her chair. Brielle rushes to her side and attempts

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