Lycan's Prey by Jessica Hall

Chapter 213

Reaching the castle’s long circular driveaway, My father is waiting out front with a blanket, holding it up like a shield, he drapes it over Aubrey in my arms and I bundle her up.

“Where is mom?” I ask him, stepping inside the castle.

“With Max, he was complaining about Marge having to look after him, so she went to settle him.” The sounds outside grow louder and I hear shouting in the distance and the blades of the helicopter. I glance at Damian.

“Bring her parents to the dungeons,” I tell him. He nods and quickly disappears back outside and I head for the stairs passing Marge as I do.

The old woman sighs heavily. “That boy runs rings around me. My king, thank goodness your mother arrived, he wouldn’t stop jumping on the bed.” she comments as I pass her. I chuckle at her words.

“Go get some rest, I’m surprised you’re even awake.” I tell her.

“I wasn’t until I heard the commotion of your mother rounding the staff up, I came over and offered to watch Max while your parents sorted whatever was going on.” I nod to her, thankful. Marge has been with us a long time, since my parents rule, and our longest standing staff member.

I will catch up with you later.” I tell her and smiles looking rather frazzled like she always does

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gently place her on the bed. Moving to the closet I find some clothes, and pull them one before wandering back into the bedroom, Aubrey squirms on the bed rolling onto my side and burying her face in my pillow, her bond seeking me out. I hesitate for a moment, worried about leaving her alone when the door creaks

for you in the dungeons.” he tells me, casting

“Mom?”

and I curse under my breath when I hear the sound of keys jingling and scrap of steel on steel. Damian holds out a set of handcuffs. “Not ideal, but in case she wakes.” he offers and

would be more horrified at my father babysitting her while she is naked than waking up in handcuffs. Hopefully, she doesn’t wake but with how strong the call

before leaning down and kissing her temple. She wriggles but

want her parents in the dungeon?”

did you bring them here?” I ask in

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