Lycan's Prey by Jessica Hall

Chapter 55

“Excuse me?” I spit at him, my frustration evident in my tone.

He glances at me, confused by my hostility, and then responds, “My parents always stay in my quarters. They’ll think it is odd if we don’t share a room.” His eyes widen as he notices my sudden change in demeanor.

I blink rapidly, trying to regain my composure. “I understand, but it’s just… I never imagined I’d be put in this position. No, I draw a line at Nanny and wipe boogers. I am not wiping yours, too,” I tell him sternly.

He looks taken aback by my candidness but holds my gaze unflinchingly as he says, “I know you may not like this, but it’s just how it has to be. We need to make it seem like we love each other to keep up appearances.”

“What’s that got to do with sharing a room?” I retort. He raises an eyebrow at me like the answer is obvious. To me, it’s not, but then again, Rhett and I shared a room despite not sleeping together.

I growl in frustration, my patience wearing thin, but I let out a breath and concede, “Fine, but on our fake break up, you’re the one that cheated, not me!” I snap; Soren lets out a breath, dropping his head on my shoulder.

“Thank you. I promise I will be the best fake fiancé you’ve ever had,” he promises. I laugh at his words; though I’d rather him be horrid, I don’t think my heart can handle comparing him to Rhett.

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“Can’t be worse than my last one,” I laugh, and he pulls away

to look at me.

“You’ve been engaged before?” he asks, and my eyes widen in horror at my word vomit. I swallow, looking away.

bed, but

wants to ask more questions, but he thinks better of it. Instead, he laces his fingers through mine; I stare down at his hand holding mine when his other hand

marry you is a

want to marry me?” I ask.

I did?” he asks. I roll my

already difficult enough. Let’s not pretend this is anything but a lie. Blurred lines end in broken hearts,” I tell him, turning

no, had I been

as I said. Let’s not pretend,” I repeat, and

around my parents,” he adds, and I nod, wondering how the heck we will pull this off. “Thank you, Bree. I seriously owe you for

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tension in the room is palpable as we step into his lavish quarters. King Soren’s quarters are homely, unlike the stark and colder impression you’d get from the rest of the castle. Elegant pieces of art hang on the walls, a grand piano sits

books scattered on tables and clothes strewn about. A few of Max’s toys are also scattered in the room, and I know Max has a habit of sneaking into his father’s bed at

yourself comfortable,” he says as he quickly rushes around his room, trying to clean up the mess. I watch his flustered state; he seems embarrassed. “Sorry,

I wave him off, looking around his room. It makes

window and stare out at the expansive grounds of the castle. The moonlight seems to highlight the quiet serenity outside, while inside, my mind is in a frenzy. Soren moves toward the huge double door off to the side, which I realize is a walk–in robe that

your stuff,” Soren says, entering his walk- in closet, which is already

disappears further into

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warm sanctuary, lit with a soft glow from the scattered lamps, and despite everything, I feel a sense of comfort wash over me. I hear the sound of hangers scraping