Lycan's Prey by Jessica Hall

Chapter 65

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Chapter 65 The chilling reality replaces the ty of the situation. This is a gfor Soren, but to me, it's something more, something I can't allow myself to think about, let alone feel.

Soren emerges from his walk-in closet, dressed completely now, his scent still lingering on me, leavingin a whirlwind of confusion. He brushes pastwithout a touch, but I can feel the heat radiating off him. It feels good, but it also stings with the reminder of what just happened and what can never happen again.

We head down the stairs in silence. My hand grips the banister tightly, my knuckles turning white as my heart races. My chest feels heavy with emotion, my heart thudding loudly in my chest in sync with my steps. I can feel Soren's warmth beside me, sending a shiver down my spine. His touch sets my skin ablaze, but I force myself to keep a cool exterior.

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My heart thuds heavily in my chest, beating an erratic rhythm that matches my scattered thoughts. The scent of breakfast fills our nostrils as we enter the dining hall, where Soren's family eagerly awaits us.

The aroma of freshly brewed coffee and warm pancakes wafts through the air, making my stomach growl in hunger. But my senses are too preoccupied, as the scent of Soren's cologne mingles with my own, a lingering reminder of the intimacy we shared moments ago.

As we enter the dining hall, I can feel Soren's family's eyes on us. His mother's eyes light up as she sees us together - a sight 0.00% ||| 0 < Chapter 65 that brings an ache to my heart. She is a sweet woman, always welcoming and kind to me. But right now, I feel like I am deceiving her by being here, pretending everything is normal when it's far from it.

"There you two love birds are!" his mother exclaims, and I smile awkwardly as Soren pecks my cheek, moving to take his seat at the head of the table.

I slide into my usual seat beside Soren, trying to avoid eye contact with anyone at the table.

"I'm so excited, I've been up since 4 AM. I've already started making arrangements for the engagement party, and oh, I have so many things I found." She says excitedly, and I cast a nervous glance at Soren who doesn't seem fazed by his mother's planning.

"Maribel, dear, let the girl eat before you shove flower arrangements and lace down her throat. Gees, it's bad enough I had listened to it all night and morning." King Alaric states with a shake of his head.

Max watches us from his seat at the table but shrugs and returns to shoveling his cereal into his mouth. Ignoring the curious glances aimed our way and Maribel's words, I play along with this farcical masquerade we've concocted. But the moment I sit, Maribel moves her breakfast to sit right besideto show catalogs.

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During breakfast, Soren is charismatic and attentive-nothing like the man who had whispered sweet words toearlier. His personality shift makes it evident that he doesn't share my turmoil and guilt. He's playing a part and nothing more, so why does it hurt knowing that? 32.29% O 111 O Chapter 65 288 Vouchers

As I glance at him from across the - table laughing and charming as ever a sense of disbelief washes over me. With every gesture and every word, he pushesfurther into my own quilt and confusion. The worst part is that I can't bring myself to blhim. He warned me, after all, that his mother would be full on, but I didn't think he would encourage her, though. This was never meant to be real; we are just two people caught in a lie he told.

But his mother's excited chatter about wedding venues and guest lists feels like a punch to my gut. The reality of our deception is beginning to settle in, and the merciless truth of a bitter taste it gnaws at me, de truth of in my mouth. Especially seeing her excitement, so much like mine when I was planning mine and Rhett's, only Rhett never participated like Soren is. No one did, cto think about it, not a single pack member. Certainly, no family was excited about our engagement or wanted to do this stuff with me. I was so excited, and no one else was, not even Rhett. And then it crashed and burned around me.

The breakfast continues, but I can hardly taste anything. My mind keeps drifting back to us to what we'd done and the his mother Peak we'll cause know the woman, and I already feel guilty and saddened for her. That feeling is going to get worse when Soren comes clean. The thought of Rhett discovering our little secret scares me, especially when Maribel starts talking about publicity and official announcements, but it's the thought of Soren calling it quits that frightensmore.

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