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.

lie wondering why he

tell him with a wave. It takes him a moment to catch on to what I embarrassingly

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eyes me suspiciously.

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were saying my king?” I ask, 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 the benefit of the doubt. He sighs and continues thankfully, but I can tell he

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

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

how that must feel,” he says gently, moving closer until we are only inches apart.

don’t look well,” he comments.The touch sends shivers down my spine as I look up

appreciate your concern, Your Highness,” I say, taking a step back from him. Soren doesn’t move away

like it’s

He chuckles and moves closer again until our noses are almost touching.

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