Lycan's Prey by Jessica Hall

Chapter 243

Soren

The Next Day

As I review the final details of today’s wedding with Damian. There’s a steady buzz of activity throughout the castle–guards patrolling the grounds, servants rushing in and out, and preparations for what is set to be the most important event of the year. Everything is going smoothly, at least for now. But there’s still something gnawing at the back of my mind.

Aubrey deserves this day to be perfect. After everything she’s been through, I want her to feel nothing but happiness today. She’s excited about the wedding, but no matter how hard she tries to hide it, she’s thinking about her father–wishing he could be here to walk her down the aisle.

Her father, Alpha Jefferson, had been in a coma since Rhett’s attack on her family. The last few weeks have been difficult for her, especially since he’s shown no signs of waking. Every time I see her talk about him, there’s this flicker of pain in her eyes, as though she’s trying to prepare herself for the possibility that he may never wake up.

I glance at Damian, who’s quietly going over the security plan one last time, oblivious to the thoughts racing through my mind because yesterday I lied to Aubrey. After speaking with the hospital and her mother yesterday, he had woken up the night prior. Though the doctors don’t want him leaving, yet after speaking with him, there is no way he is going to miss his

daughter’s wedding, and he was furious everyone was keeping it from him. Though I know his mate only did it because he is still not fit enough to be working, let alone traveling.

“I’ll be back,” I tell Damian, standing abruptly.

Soren, we’ve got everything ready, but we still have to finalize

have something more important to

are. Kieran went to get them for me this morning. “How far out are you?” I ask, knowing he should

and I head for the front of the castle. As I step outside, I see Lila gazing up at the castle in awe, dressed for the day in a green silk gown. She smiles when she notices me and quickly steps forward to shake

Aubrey know?”

ask, glancing back at the SUV where Kieran is blocking my sight of the back door. I hear some groaning and cursing. “What is with everyone

takes me in, his features pale, and I can just make out the scars around his neck that are still red and angry but healed. He’s thinner

very much alive. “I thought the infection was gone?” I ask Lila.

being Alpha, but it seems back–to–back injuries, first the wolfsbane, then the heart attack before Bianca slashed his throat, have taken a

rough from disuse. “It’s. good to see you. I haven’t seen you

I reply, stepping forward. “You

of his daughter, a flicker of emotion crosses his face. “Aubrey. She’s all right?” he asks.

though she was upset

I would never forgive myself if I didn’t show up for her wedding,” Jefferson says to his wife, who arches a brow

was a worm.” Jefferson snarls.