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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into her forehead and shadows under her eyes. I wonder how much of it is

have you been in

long, Your

intend to stay

answering, “Yes, for as long as

of unease, as

do before moving

places, mostly

you originally from the Lycan

hesitates before answering, “Not exactly. I’ve

discomfort and decide to change the subject. “How did you find our

“Yes, everyone has been

about your work

enthusiastically, “I love it! The people are

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help but notice how nervous she gets when I press her for more

house, I can’t shake off the feeling that she’s hiding something from me. Her vague answers about her past make me wonder if

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,

woman on the porch, her skin as wrinkled as the house itself, her eyes gazing vacantly into the distance. Her thin frame suggests that she has

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

of the house and the frail

you’re fine,” Brielle reassures her grandma.

up anyway,” the old woman insists, trying to rise from her chair.

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