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.

later.” I tell her and smiles looking rather frazzled like she always does after leaving Max. The boy

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the moment I step inside I relax. Our room is filled with our scents, inviting, Aubrey is filthy from our run but I haven’t got time to clean her up right now, and doing so will wake. Instead, I gently place her on the bed. Moving to the closet I find some clothes, and pull them one

tells me, casting a nervous glance

“Mom?”

of steel on steel. Damian holds out a set of handcuffs. “Not ideal, but in case she wakes.” he offers and I groan,

up in handcuffs. Hopefully, she doesn’t wake but with how strong the call of our bond is I

the headboard before leaning down and kissing her temple.

want her parents in the dungeon?”

you bring them here?” I ask in

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