Lycan's Prey by Jessica Hall

Chapter 227

Chapter 227

I know he’s right. Deep down, I know this isn’t about revenge- it’s about justice. But that doesn’t make it any easier to

swallow.

“And what if she lies?” I ask, crossing my arms over my chest. “What if she twists the truth to protect Rhett? How do we know we can trust her?”

“We don’t, but I don’t think she will lie,” Soren admits. “She’s smart enough to know that lying won’t save her. If she tries to protect Rhett, she dies. This deal is her only chance at survival, and she knows it. We also have an incentive to make

her talk.”

I let out a bitter laugh. “Survival. That’s all she’s ever cared about, isn’t it? Saving her own skin.”

“And her parents,” he adds and I look at him.

“Long story, I haven’t got the energy for right now, but her parents are in the dungeons with her. She gave Rhett up when I threatened to kill her parents.”

distance between us in two strides. He cups my face in his hands, forcing me to meet his gaze. “I hate this as much as you do, Aubrey. But I need you to trust me. I need you to trust that this is the right move. We’re so close to ending this, to

his eyes–it breaks through the

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in my throat.

“I

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my eyes, resting my

hate this,” I murmur again, my voice muffled against

head. “But it’s almost over. Just

cling to those words like a lifeline, hoping he’s right, hoping that

happens next?” I ask him.

assures me. I sigh heavily, that doesn’t make knowing Bianca will barely be punished for her crimes any better, but at the same time I don’t believe her crimes against me warranted the death penalty, however Clyde’s and Rhett’s definitely do. And we are only just learning the full extent of Alaric’s crimes. “I need to

see how Dad is doing?” Soren pauses, pulling his phone from his pocket and passing it to

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