Lycan's Prey by Jessica Hall

Chapter 195

As the alcohol warms my insides, I feel a slight loosening of the ever–present tug in my chest–the one that always points me towards Rhett. But it’s not enough to completely erase it. It’s never enough.

Soren leans in closer, his eyes dark and hungry. “Once I’ve changed you I will have to remark you once you go into heat, but it won’t hurt like the first time will.”

The intensity of his gaze is magnetic, drawing me in despite my reservations. Every part of me wants this–wants to belong to someone who hasn’t betrayed me, who promises to cherish me. But another part recoils at the thought of such an irrevocable step but it won’t stop me from going through with. it. He taps the glass wanting me to finish it and I do before accepting the third one. He watches me for a second, before taking it from me and pulling me to my feet.

“I had planned to do this differently but you’ll just have to forgive me.” he tells me leading me to the bathroom bringing the decanter with him and the glass.

My heart quickens as we cross the threshold of the dimly lit room. The fragrance of sharp disinfectant and subtle lavender mixes in my nostrils, giving it a strangely comforting scent. The cold ceramic tiles touch against my bare feet, sending shivers up my spine.

“It’s going to be okay,” Soren says softly, drawing me close to him. His eyes are still dark and solemn as he studies my face. His fingers brush my cheek, grazing over the gashes caused

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had forgotten about. I flinch at the pinching pain.

tells me, but I look at the bath, “Or we can bathe together?” He

and creeping across the ceiling. He looks back at me,

takes off his shirt. His voice gentle and my stomach twists in anticipation or fear, I can’t tell which. As uncertainty dances in my mind,

he lifts my dress over my head, careful not to graze against my injured cheek. A shiver courses down my spine from the sudden air conditioning hitting my skin but also because of him, standing so close yet maintaining an invisible barrier between us as his gaze rakes over the rest of me,

about to happen. “Get in,” he commands gently, gesturing towards the tub. I do as told, the heat seeping

me.

intoxicating mixture of warm water and wine helps to numb me from reality, makes this all feel like some dream or

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