Lycan's Prey by Jessica Hall

Chapter 140

~Soren-

The sun rises over the castle, casting long shadows as I pace my room, trying to make sense of Bree’s abrupt decision to end our engagement. It doesn’t sit right with me–there has to be a reason, something deeper than just her fears. My thoughts churn as I step out of my room, heading toward the dining room for breakfast.

But as I walk in, I find it eerily empty. The staff usually bustling about are nowhere to be seen. I look around, confused. Where is everyone? I call out, but there’s no answer. I take a step back, my heart pounding in my chest, as I realize something’s wrong. My unease deepens, a sense of something being off in the air. I turn on my heels and head toward the lounge, where I find my parents, and Damian gathered around the television, their expressions tense.

“What’s going on?” I ask, stepping inside. The moment I see the news anchor on the screen, my heart sinks. The banner at

the bottom reads:

“King Soren’s Fiancée Exposed as Rhett Miles’s Mate: The Shocking Truth About the King’s Fiancee Bree.”

as I listen to the report unfold. My eyes dart between my family’s worried faces and the screen. “This woman, believed to be an up–and–coming member of the royal family, has been linked to a robbery and violent altercation at the Miles pack,”

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a mix of disbelief and betrayal, my mind racing to process the revelation. How could Bree have kept such a significant part of her life hidden from me? Anger bubbles up inside me, but beneath it lies a profound sadness at the thought of losing

be expected to become a queen. My blood boils. This is how they want to portray her? I struggle to reconcile the woman I fell in love with and the one being portrayed on the screen. Our entire relationship feels

night? My mind is a whirlwind of confusion and anger, battling with the love and

off about her.” Without thinking, I lunge at Damian, my anger taking control. My fists swing wildly, driven by a need to defend Bree and silence his gloating. Our father steps in before I

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