Lycan's Prey by Jessica Hall

Chapter 47

His arms are strong and steady, his grip firm yet not unkind. He carries me effortlessly back to my bed, laying me down with care.

“Please,” I manage to gasp out between clenched teeth. “It’s okay…it’ll…pass soon.”

He looks at me with those stern king eyes of his, filled with a concern I don’t understand.

“It seems to be more than just a simple stomach ache,” Soren says in a low voice. “Has this happened before?”

I want to tell him no, that it’s just a little pain, but another wave hits me and lying becomes impossible.

“Yes,” I admit through gritted teeth.

Soren stands abruptly and walks towards the door. “I’ll get you some help.”

“Wait!” Panic surges through me at his words, and I reach out to grab his arm even though it hurts to move. “No doctor… please…”

He turns back to look at me questioningly.

I lie wondering why he is here.

wave. It takes him a moment to catch on to what I embarrassingly blurted, when I notice he sniffs the air subtly. Doubt creeps into his

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eyes me suspiciously.

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out of my bed. He watches me like he doesn’t believe me. But then sighs seemingly giving me the benefit of the doubt. He sighs and continues thankfully, but I

two? You didn’t

tell,” I state, though that is a lie, but my mother couldn’t care less. She didn’t care enough even to visit Granny when she was alive. I rise trying to lead him back to the

my words. “I understand how that must feel,” he says gently, moving closer until we are

strand of hair away from my face. “You don’t look well,” he comments.The touch sends shivers down my spine as I look

a step back from him. Soren doesn’t move away and instead lifts his

Soren,” he whispers softly. My body feels like it’s on fire at the sound of his voice so close

feet in embarrassment. He chuckles and moves closer

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