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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the dim light. She looks tired, lines etched into her forehead and shadows under her eyes. I wonder how

you

Your

you intend to stay here for

answering, “Yes, for as long as I am

unease, as if she knows

did you do before moving

at various places, mostly in the service

originally from the

exactly. I’ve

decide to change the subject. “How did

smiles, “Yes, everyone has been very welcoming.”

work at the café? Do you enjoy it?”

it! The people are

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nervous she gets when I press her for more information about her life before

hiding something from me. Her vague answers about her past make me wonder

dilapidated state. The peeling paint, 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 confusion and curiosity.

into the distance.

Max is already out

in the sight of the house and the

fine,” Brielle reassures

old woman insists, trying to rise from her chair. Brielle

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