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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forehead and shadows under her eyes.

have you been

Your Highness.”

stay

answering, “Yes, for as long as I am needed.”

me with a sense of unease, as if

you do before

at various places, mostly in the

you originally from the

before answering, “Not exactly. I’ve lived

the subject. “How did you find

has been very

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

enthusiastically, “I love it! The people are great, and I enjoy

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

wonder if there’s more to her than meets the eye. But for now, I

the grandmother must have faced over the years.

eyes gazing vacantly into the distance. Her thin frame suggests that she has endured many struggles throughout

our bathroom,” Brielle offers, quickly hopping out of the car. Before I can say anything, Max is already out of the car and running towards the house, his energetic stride in stark contrast to the

follow, taking in the sight of the house and the frail old

you’re fine,” Brielle reassures her grandma.

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

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