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.

overprotective, too stubborn to let me make my own choices. now I realize

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of my dreams, a man he would have approved of,

down my cheek, trailing hot and heavy over my skin. I swipe it away angrily, frustrated at myself for letting the sadness take hold, it’s selfish given the circumstances when an entire castle is mourning. I should be happy. I

from the day’s preparations, though his tie is loosened, and the sleeves of his shirt are rolled

says gently, closing the door behind him. “You’ve been quiet all afternoon.

smile, even though my chest feels

me on the bed. His hand finds

in my throat. “And about my dad.” My voice cracks, and I hate how weak I sound, but I can’t help it. “He should be here, Soren. He should be the one to walk me down the aisle. He should get

He just pulls me into his arms, holding me tightly against his chest. His chin rests

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