Lycan's Prey by Jessica Hall

Chapter 133

Finally, I arrive in the room. My heart races as I push the door open, finding my mother sitting by my father’s bedside, her face etched with worry. I step inside, the reality of the situation crashing over me like a tidal wave.

I’m back in a pack I thought I’d left behind, facing the man for whom I have so many unresolved feelings for and the mother. who didn’t dare challenge him for me.

Inside, my father lies motionless, surrounded by machines beeping rhythmically. I fight back tears as I take a seat beside him, holding his hand in mine. He was once a towering figure in stature and presence, whose stern demeanor commanded respect and instilled a sense of awe. Seeing him now, frail and vulnerable, fills me with a mix of sorrow and disbelief.

Despite the fear he sometimes inspired, my heart aches for my father. My mother arrives moments later, her eyes red- rimmed and weary. She once exuded elegance and confidence, her beauty drawing admiration at every social gathering she attended. Now, her once–glossy hair is dull, and her flawless skin is etched with lines of worry and exhaustion. The vibrant energy she used to carry has faded, replaced by a weariness that makes her seem almost unrecognizable.

“Bree!” She rushes to my side, pulling me into a tight embrace. “I’m so glad you’re here. I’ve been trying to reach you for months!” She holds me at arm’s length, looking me over from head to toe. “I can’t believe you’ve finally returned,” she starts sobbing, clutching me again, and I awkwardly pat her back.

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swirling in my mind. “Why didn’t you tell me? What happened?” My

for answers.

a deep breath, her expression heavy. “Rhett came looking for you at home. He–he attacked your father and was ranting about us keeping you from him; ever since he has been a thorn in our side. He keeps reporting your father’s shipments; this last one must have sent him over the

Rhett where I was?” I ask, and she looks at

take not for an answer,” she explains, her voice shaking. “He threatened your father, Bree. He said he’d finish him off unless we told him where to find you. I didn’t, but when he learned of your grandmother,

license was taken, and he had a heart

he’s in here,” I whisper, feeling the weight of my decisions.

fierce. “You had to protect yourself. I

I’ve been dreading. “Grandma is gone, Mom,” I say,

her face paling as her hands go to her mouth.

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