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.

when you have everything you need at the castle,”

at least clean this

do it,” he assures me, not taking

an answer.

Yet, looking around at the remnants of my brief life with Granny, I realize I have little left to hold on

here.

a deep breath, I nod. Soren smiles, a look of relief crossing his features. “Well come on, we can make the arrangements, but for now, let me get you home.”

we walk out of the cluttered house, I realize that life as I know it is about to change drastically.

sunlight, and for a moment, I feel blinded by it. Soren leads me to a sleek, black car parked on the street, he guides me to the passenger seat of

leather seat, feeling out of place in

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the driver’s seat and starts the car. The hum of the engine is smooth as he pulls away from the curb. We drive in silence for a while

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 drives through while Damian rushes out and tosses his hands up

think I am in trouble.” he laughs rolling down

where your son gets houdini stunts from.” Damian growls at him before his eyes land on me in the passenger seat. “I should

Damian?” King Soren asks.

wrong, you just up and left while I was loading Max in the car. Stole a car and left.”

it really

who runs the kingdom, the packs?” Damian

retorts.

should place a chip in you, I am about five seconds away from putting one in that nephew

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mother you’ve decided

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