Lycan's Prey by Jessica Hall

Chapter 242

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Chapter 242

The thought fills me with a strange mix of emotions–excitement, anticipation, nerves. And sadness. Because as much as I want to focus on the joy of marrying the man I love, the man I was always meant to be with, there’s an ache in my chest that I can’t ignore.

My father won’t be there.

Soren called the hospital this morning. He finally got through to my mother after days of trying, and she promised to be here tomorrow before the ceremony. I’m relieved, of course. I want her here, need her here. But when he asked about my father, the answer was the same as it’s been for weeks.

He’s still in a coma from some infection after his operation.

I sit on the edge of my bed, staring at my hands as I twist the thin gold bracelet around my wrist. My vision blurs as tears well up, and I blink rapidly, trying to push them back.

I’ve always dreamed of this day. Of walking down the aisle in a beautiful dress, my father’s arm looped through mine as he gives me away to the man who would spend the rest of his life loving me. My father hated Rhett he never approved of him. And now I know why.

stubborn to let me make my own choices. now I realize he was only trying to protect me.

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finally marrying the man of my dreams, a man he would have approved of, the man who treats me with the respect and love I deserve.

my skin. I swipe it away angrily, frustrated at myself for letting the sadness take hold, it’s selfish given the

open softly, and look up to see Soren stepping into the room. He’s still in his suit from the day’s preparations, though his tie is loosened, and the sleeves of his shirt are rolled up to

says gently, closing the door behind him. “You’ve been quiet all afternoon. Are you okay?”

even though my chest feels

bed. His hand finds mine, warm and steady,

I can’t help it. “He should be here, Soren. He should be the one to walk me down the aisle. He should get to know that I’m finally

right away. He just pulls me into his arms, holding me tightly against his chest. His chin rests on the top of

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