Lycan's Prey by Jessica Hall

Chapter 109

“It’s why I take Max with me everywhere. It also put him in the limelight. But by doing so in a way that has protected him, my movements are too watched by the councils, so are his. He is also too youn

young right now to take over my place so not a threat

to them.”

“But how would your wife be a threat?”

“A queen can rule without a king, just as I can without a Queen. If I die that title remains especially when if you’re carrying my heir.”

“We can discuss it more later. For now just think about what I‘ ve said, I’ll speak with my mother about postponing the wedding.”

“Good thing she hasn’t sent invites out yet.” I tell him.

He nods, but I know she is meant to this week though I wonder how upset she’ll be once she learns we are pushing the wedding back.

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Damian provided. through its hole, my fingers trembling slightly. The fabric feels itchy against my sensitive skin. Soren stands beside me. waiting, as I finish slipping my clothes on. As we

castle looms ahead, its stone walls towering above

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cross the threshold together, but the staff bustle around us, their eyes fixed on tasks rather than on us. No whispers, no raised eyebrows–just the soft rustle of feather dust brushes and the clink of metal as they go about their duties. I let out a breath

okay?” Soren’s voice

doesn’t quite reach my eyes. Guilt tugs at my insides, heavy and suffocating. I think of my past–secrets lurking just beneath. the surface–and consider telling him about Rhett. But

Max bursts through a side door by the grand staircase. Max barrels toward us, his dark hair bouncing with each enthusiastic stride. He leaps into Soren’s arms, wrapping his small legs around his father’s waist. “Daddy! Can Bree play with me? Please?” His bright blue eyes shine with hope, innocence radiating from

buddy.”

but I see the way he clings to his father, his need for playtime and attention swirling with the love he feels for his father. My heart twists again, caught between

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took off from me.” Hist apologetic expression shifts to one of playful exasperation as he pries Max from his father kicking and squirming. Soren. laughs in amusement. “You have to finish your math first.” Damian tells him as