Lycan's Prey by Jessica Hall

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“No,” I say quickly, my heart pounding in my chest. “I just… needed to be sure.”

“I assure you, my intentions are purely professional.” If only his eyes didn’t suggest something entirely different.

The conversation leaves me flustered which I guess was his intention all along. One moment he’s the kind–hearted king offering sanctuary, the next he’s a playful tease making my heart flutter dangerously.

“I don’t know if I should feel offended that you think so little of me or that you’d be disgusted to sleep with me because I’m old, I thought I was fine wine,” he laughs.

“I wouldn’t be disgusted, it’s..” his brows quirks. “You’re putting words in my mouth!”

“You just implied I was going to force something else in there,” he laughs again while I feel like I am about to combust from the embarrassment of this entire situation.

“I’m playing Bree. You don’t have to sleep with me. But just so we are clear, I have perfected that area of my expertise over the centuries too.” he laughs. Centuries I try to comprehend being that old but it baffles me.

“What about Damian?” I ask.

“Leave my brother for me to deal with, it won’t be an issue.” he tells me.

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“Even when I don’t register?” I ask him.

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“Well, figure that out when the situation arises,” he tells me, standing up. He offers me his hand. “Come on,” he adds.

“What, right now?” I ask him. He raises an eyebrow at me.

am not leaving you here when you have

clean this

he assures me, not

an answer.

Yet, looking around at the remnants of my brief life with Granny, I realize I

here.

“Well come on, we can make the arrangements, but for now, let me get you

the cluttered house, I realize that life as I know it is about to

to a sleek, black car parked on the street, he guides me to the passenger seat of his car, holding the door open for me like a

in such luxurious surroundings after spending

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seat and starts the car. The hum of the engine is smooth as he pulls away

will be excited to see you. He’s been asking for you,” King Soren says.The car eventually pulls up to the large gate guarded by men in black suits and earpieces. They nod respectfully at Soren as he

am in trouble.” he laughs rolling

growls at him before his eyes land on me in the passenger seat. “I should

Damian?” King Soren

damn well what is wrong, you just up and left while I was loading Max

is it really stealing?” he

the kingdom, the

retorts.

five seconds away from putting one in that nephew of mine, both a pain in my

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tell mother you’ve

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