Lycan's Prey by Jessica Hall

Chapter 44

“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.

you here when you have everything you need at

to at least clean this place up,” I tell him, peering

it,” he

an answer.

looking around at

here.

his features. “Well come on, we can make the arrangements, but for now,

take his hand, letting him pull me to my feet. As we walk out of the cluttered house, I realize that life

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 his car, holding the door open for me like a gentleman.

feeling out of place in such luxurious surroundings after spending

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the driver’s seat and starts the car. The hum of the engine is

large gate guarded by men in black suits and earpieces. They nod respectfully at Soren as

think I am in trouble.” he laughs rolling

stunts from.” Damian growls at him before his eyes land on me in

King Soren

you just up and left while I was loading Max

it really

get killed who runs the kingdom, the packs?” Damian

retorts.

I am about five seconds away from putting one in that nephew of mine,

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don’t forget to tell mother you’ve decided

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