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.

is none of your business, my king. Now I want to go to bed, but I also need to grab some things

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 grips my chin, forcing me to meet his gaze.

refuses to marry you is a fool,” he whispers.

want to

asks. I roll my

King Soren. This is already difficult enough. Let’s not pretend this is anything but a lie. Blurred lines end in

wasn’t a no, had I

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

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

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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 in one corner, and books

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

his room, trying to clean up the mess. I watch his flustered state; he seems

room. It makes me wonder how uncomfortable I will make him

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 is as big as the room I was

his walk- in closet, which is already filled to the brim

as he disappears further into the closet. I

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as an opportunity to explore his quarters more closely. His room is a 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 against metal as Soren tries to make room for my