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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want to place him before the enemy on a stage where he’ll be a sitting target?” I sigh, knowing he is right.

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

front with

and then step down?” I ask, knowing how much he wants

wrong, I need to

I say in unison. Soren chuckles, looking at

C

problem solved,” Soren tells

of you. If he is

two of you?”

should be part of the wedding,” Soren

if it does, you protect the future of this kingdom, you protect Max.” I tell Damian and he mumbles something

calls out again, 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 arrangements.

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tell him. “You

Grandma’s idea,” he admits.

embarrassed by the praise, shrugs. “It’s just common

you both,” I say warmly. “It

clearly pleased with himself. “Does that mean I can help

say in unison, causing Max to pout dramatically.