Lycan's Prey by Jessica Hall

Chapter 245

Chapter 245

Soren

I’m standing at the altar, waiting. My hands are clasped behind my back, though my fingers itch to fidget. This isn’t like me–I don’t get nervous. I’ve fought battles, faced death, and dealt with betrayal from those I trusted. But this moment? It feels monumental in a way I can’t put into words.

My eyes flick toward the rows of guests. They’re all here- friends, council members who once questioned my authority and even enemies as I notice King Alaric at the back, my guards surrounding him but keeping their distance. Damian stands by my side, and I catch the slight quirk of his lips, the silent support in his presence. My father sits with Max, who’s squirming impatiently in his seat, trying to peer down the aisle, the rings on a pillow in his lap. I can’t help the small smile that tugs at my lips when I see him. Despite everything, my son is here, safe and whole.

And then, the music begins.

The soft strains of the piano play around us and every head turns toward the entrance. My breath catches in my throat, and for a moment, the world stills.

There she is.

Aubrey.

She steps into the courtyard, and it’s as if the air shifts around her, bending to her presence. She’s radiant, breathtaking in a

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flows around her. Delicate lace frames her shoulders and arms, and the intricate beadwork catches the light with every step she takes, glimmering like stars woven into the fabric.

the first thing I noticed about her that day she brought Max home, so when I saw the boxes of dye in the bathroom, to change it back to her natural color I tossed them and got a hairdresser in. Wanting her as I knew

eyes that capture me–bright, wide, and

in that instant, everything else fades away. Every problem, every

chest tightens as I take her in, and

woman–has changed me in ways I never

Jacinta was my mate, my heart, and her death shattered me in ways I didn’t think I could survive. I thought I’d spend the rest of my

But Aubrey.

shard at a time. She saw the broken man I was

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distance. She didn’t complete me in the way a mate bond does–she didn’t need to. What we have

I will carry her memory with me for the rest of my life. But Aubrey is the woman who made me want to live again, who made my heart beat frantically when for so long I wished it would

where I’m meant to be. That no matter how we got here, no matter the lies or

steps slow and measured, her hand resting lightly on her father’s arm.

father steps away, leaving her to stand before me, I

warmth of her touch grounds me, steadying the storm of feelings swirling in my chest. Her hands tremble slightly, and

my voice rough with emotion.

your Majesty,” she teases, her voice trembling just enough to betray the nerves she’s trying to

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can’t help but chuckle, the sound low and filled with

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I know I’d

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