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.

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

he thinks better of it. Instead, he laces his fingers through mine; I

that refuses to marry you

you’re saying that you do want to marry

he asks. I roll my eyes and slap his hand

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, had I been

not pretend,” I repeat, and he nods slowly in

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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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 in one corner, and

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

quickly rushes around his room, trying to clean up the mess. I watch his flustered state; he seems embarrassed. “Sorry, I rarely let the

fine,” I wave him off, looking around his room. It makes me wonder how uncomfortable I will make

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

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

further into the closet. I take

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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