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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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 step

castle looms ahead, its stone

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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

Soren’s voice breaks

suffocating. I think of my past–secrets

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

chuckles, the sound deep and warm. “Maybe after we shower, buddy.” He

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 the joy of this moment and the weight

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as he pries Max from his father kicking and squirming. Soren. laughs in amusement. “You have to finish your math first.”