Lycan's Prey by Jessica Hall

Chapter 235

Damian snorts. “Give him time. He’s probably already plotting

it.”

“Don’t give him ideas,” I warn playfully, stepping closer to Soren. He wraps an arm around my waist, pulling me against his side.

“We were just finalizing some security measures for the wedding,” Soren explains. “We’ll have guards stationed around the perimeter and a few mixed in with the guests. If Alaric tries anything, we’ll be ready.”

“And Alaric?” I ask quietly, my voice barely above a whisper. “He’s really coming?”

Soren nods, his expression darkening slightly. “He confirmed his attendance this morning with Damian. Everything’s going according to plan.”

I swallow hard, the weight of what’s to come settling heavily on my shoulders. “Good,” I say, though the word feels hollow. “Let’s just hope it stays that way.”

Soren squeezes my waist gently, offering silent reassurance. “It will. We’ll handle it. Everything is going according to plan.” I nod slowly.

“And we really can’t let Max be a part of the ceremony. It feels weird he isn’t involved. He asked about being the ring boy again.”

Soren sighs heavily and glances at Damian, who grits his

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“You want to place him before the enemy on a stage where he’ll be

what better place is there for him to stand when he would have two body shields?” Soren asks

front with

do the rings and then step down?” I ask, knowing how

I need to cover

say in unison. Soren

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solved,” Soren tells

both of you. If he is standing beside you.” Damian trails

you?” Soren groans in

the wedding,”

fine. Nothing will happen, and if it does, you protect the future of this kingdom, you protect Max.” I tell Damian and he mumbles something but gives in, and I can’t wait to tell Max.

and I turn to see him standing proudly beside one of the large archways. Ribbons of every color are now draped across it, woven through the floral

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beautiful, Max,” I tell him. “You

idea,” he admits.

slightly embarrassed by the praise, shrugs. “It’s

thank you both,” I say warmly.

with himself. “Does that mean I can

and I say in unison, causing Max to pout dramatically.