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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of ivory silk that 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

trails behind her like a whisper of clouds. My mother nearly pitched a fit when Aubrey came out with her rainbow hair, but it was 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’s her eyes that

tears. They lock onto mine, and in that instant, everything else fades away. Every

tightens as I take her in, and

ways I

that ties two souls together. Jacinta was my mate, my heart, and

But Aubrey.

fill that void. She pieced me back together, one shard at a time. She saw the broken man

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the way a mate bond does–she didn’t need to. What we have is something deeper, something built on choice, trust, and an unshakable connection that goes

a part of me. She was my first love, my mate, and I will carry her memory with me for the rest of my life. But Aubrey is

no matter how we got here, no matter the lies or the mistakes, this was

she gets closer, her steps slow and measured,

me,

me, steadying the storm of feelings swirling in my chest. Her hands tremble slightly, and I squeeze them gently, silently

whisper, my

yourself, your Majesty,” she teases, her voice trembling just enough to betray the nerves

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can’t help but chuckle, the sound low and filled with affection. “And this King needs

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soft kiss to her fingers, and in that moment, I know I’d do anything for her. Anything to keep her safe, to make her happy, to give her

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