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.

be about mother, would it? I know she has been putting pressure on you, but a rogue,

a liking to her, I want to make

definitely got my curiosity piqued not

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that I can’t seem to get out

what

~Aubrey~

A week Later.

café 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 sandwiches fills the air, mixing with the scent of warm bodies and bustling

going. The walls are adorned with colorful artwork and the tables are

he approaches, I can see the remnants of dirt and grass on his clothing, evidence of his recent escapade. His hands

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

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as he weaves through the tables, the chatter and clattering of dishes and cutlery surrounding him. He greets me with

snuck off again?” I ask him.

can handle my dad. Besides, he didn’t seem that mad yesterday when I snuck out and came here.”

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

the day before,” I tell him, a

return.

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