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.

know she has been

her, I want to make sure he is

has definitely got my curiosity piqued not

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something about her that I can’t seem to get out of

isn’t, but very well, I will see what I can find out,” he cuts the

~Aubrey~

A week Later.

bustles with its usual morning 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

coming and going. The walls are adorned with colorful

hustle and bustle, a young boy stands out, his familiar face scanning the room until his eyes meet mine. As he approaches, I 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

heavily knowing what this means already. He has snuck out again! I swear he is 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 glint in his bright blue eyes. He wears a plaid shirt and

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of dishes and cutlery surrounding him. He greets me with a mischievous giggle, and I can hear the faint

you shouldn’t be here, where is your father? Does he know you’ve snuck off again?” I ask him. Great this means his father will come looking for

I snuck out and came here.” This boy is becoming a thorn in his father’s side, every

up in surprise. Max blushes under my scrutinizing gaze, and I fold my arms across my chest

father looked pretty mad yesterday, and the day before,” I tell him, a little

return.

are 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