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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against my sensitive skin. Soren stands beside me. waiting, as

looms ahead, its stone walls towering above

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their eyes fixed on tasks rather than on us. No whispers, no raised eyebrows–just the soft rustle of feather

okay?” Soren’s voice breaks through my

heavy and suffocating. I think of my past–secrets lurking just beneath. the surface–and consider telling him about Rhett. But

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 him making my heart squeeze

after we shower, buddy.” He glances over at me and I

father. My heart twists again, caught between the joy of this moment and the weight of my secret, knowing I could lose

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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 tries to hold the squirming