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.

my king. Now I want to go to bed, but I also need

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 grips my

marry you

now you’re saying that you do want to marry

I did?” he asks. I roll my eyes and slap his

king, and I’m a werewolf. Don’t fuck with me, King Soren. This is already difficult enough. Let’s not pretend this is anything but a lie. Blurred lines end in broken hearts,” I tell him, turning to

no,

said yes, as I said. Let’s not pretend,” I repeat, and he nods slowly

will pull this off. “Thank you, Bree. I seriously owe you

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and colder impression you’d get from the rest of the castle. Elegant pieces of art hang on the walls, a grand piano sits

would expect from a king. Instead, it’s merely comfortable and homely and has a lived–in vibe with 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

to clean up the mess. I watch his flustered state; he seems embarrassed. “Sorry, I rarely let the maids in here; I don’t like them in my personal

makes me wonder how uncomfortable I will make him in it.

inside, my mind is in a frenzy. Soren moves toward the huge double door off to

entering his walk- in closet, which is already filled

he disappears further

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everything, I feel a sense of comfort wash over me. I hear the sound of