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 why he is here.

him a moment to catch on to what I embarrassingly blurted, when

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eyes me suspiciously.

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he doesn’t believe me. But then sighs seemingly giving me the benefit of the doubt. He sighs and continues thankfully, but I can tell he doesn’t

also told me it was just you two? You didn’t tell

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

takes in my words. “I understand how that must feel,” he

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.

Soren doesn’t move away and

it’s on fire at the sound of his voice so close to

at my feet in embarrassment. He chuckles and moves closer again

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