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.

fine,” I lie wondering

on to what I embarrassingly blurted, when I notice he sniffs the air subtly. Doubt creeps into his features, and

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eyes me suspiciously.

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forcing myself to sit up and get back out of my bed. He watches me like he doesn’t believe me. But then sighs seemingly giving me

told me it was just you two? You

less. She didn’t care enough even to visit Granny when she was alive. I rise trying

understand how that must feel,” he says

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

from him. Soren doesn’t move

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

looking down at my feet in embarrassment. He chuckles

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