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.”

Aubrey. But I need you to trust me. I need you to trust that this

breaks through the

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in my throat.

“I trust

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eyes, resting my head against his chest, letting the steady beat of his heart calm

again, my voice muffled against

my head. “But it’s almost over. Just a little

words like a lifeline, hoping he’s

happens next?” I

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 shower and then check on Max.” Soren states and I nod before

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

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