Lycan's Prey by Jessica Hall

Chapter 27

King Soren

Brielle jumps, startled by our sudden appearance. “Just an upset stomach,” she smiles, but even her smile seems strained and pained. “Did you find the bathroom?” She asks Max, and he nods, holding up his washed hands.

“Yes, but we should get going, I am sure that Brielle has things to do?” I tell him and Brielle, seeming to understand I want to leave, nods and leads us outside, and we say our goodbyes before leaving. As we drive away, I can’t stop thinking about Brielle and the scene we had just witnessed. It makes me angry that they have to live like this while people like us have all the money we could ever want or need. Once we’re home, I mindlink Damian.

“Damian, I need a favor. I want you to look into Brielle. See what you can find out about her. Something is off,” I tell him, the concern evident in my voice. “Certainly, exactly what is it you are hoping to find?” he asks curiously. “Anything really, hospital records, pack records. Just something to tell me more about her,” I tell him.

“This wouldn’t happen to be about mother, would it? I know she has been putting pressure on you, but a rogue, really Soren?”

“No, it’s not about her, but Max has taken a liking to her, I want to make sure he is safe around her,” I lie.

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Brielle jumps, startled by our sudden appearance. “Just an upset stomach,” she smiles, but even her smile seems strained and pained. “Did you find the bathroom?” She asks Max, and he nods, holding up his washed hands.

“Yes, but we should get going, I am sure that Brielle has things to do?” I tell him and Brielle, seeming to understand I want to leave, nods and leads us outside, and we say our goodbyes before leaving. As we drive away, I can’t stop thinking about Brielle and the scene we had just witnessed. It makes me angry that they have to live like this while people like us have all the money we could ever want or need. Once we’re home, mindlink Damian.

“Damian, I need a favor. I want you to look into Brielle. See what you can find out about her. Something is off,” I tell him, the concern evident in my voice. “Certainly, exactly what is it you are hoping to find?” he asks curiously. “Anything really, hospital records, pack records. Just something to tell me more about her,” I tell him.

it? I know she has been putting

a liking to her, I want to make sure he

my

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that I can’t seem to get out of my head. I’ve found myself thinking about her more than

isn’t, but very well, I will see what I can find

~Aubrey~

A week Later.

crowd as I navigate between the tables, delivering steaming cups of coffee and plates of fresh pastries and freshly made sandwiches. The bell above the door chimes repeatedly, signaling the arrival of new customers. The aroma of fresh coffee, baked pastries, and hot sandwiches fills the air, mixing with the scent of

is alive with people, a constant rush of faces coming and going. The walls are adorned

can see the remnants of dirt and grass on his clothing, evidence of his recent escapade. His hands are clammy and his cheeks are slightly flushed from

trying to get me caught out. Max stands out in the busy café, his short dark hair sticking up in all directions and a mischievous

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dishes and cutlery surrounding him. He greets

snuck off again?” I ask him. Great

mad yesterday when I snuck out and came here.” This boy is becoming a thorn in his

my scrutinizing gaze, and I fold

looked pretty mad yesterday, and the day before,” I

return.

starting to draw too much attention to me, and I know King Soren and his guard are watching me closely now. Max smiles cheekily. “Well, if he wanted me to stay at home, his men should be on better guard.” he says and I raise an eyebrow at him.