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.”

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 being

eyes–it breaks through the wall of anger. Slowly, I nod, swallowing the lump

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in my throat.

“I

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flashes across his face, and he pulls me into his arms, holding me tightly. I close my eyes, resting my head against his chest, letting the steady beat of his heart calm my

I murmur again, my

he says softly, kissing the top of my head. “But it’s almost

lifeline, hoping he’s right, hoping that

what happens next?” I

the wedding, we have a plan, it will work.” he 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

Mom, see how Dad is doing?” Soren pauses, pulling his phone from his

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