The Lycan King and His Dark Temptation by Luna Nova

Chapter 32 THE SELECTION VALERIA At last, he releasedfrom the pressure of his power, and could finally breathe again Guardian Quinn also stood up, wiping the blood from his bruised cheek despite his rapid healing. That punch had been brutal.

Tell me, what did you discover? he asked, the three of us standing before the Goddesss Altar.

Quinn explained everything he had deciphered.

There were actually quite a few mistakes, but I didnt think they mattered, so I didnt correct him.

Its clear it speaks of the Moon Goddess descending to earth to mingle with us .

Its part of an ancient legend, Aldric concluded.

www They seem to be searching for altars like this one, as it points to the location of another Lunar Altar, Quinn indicated the final lines.

They want to take sof the decorative pieces, like here.

That idiot Alpha gifted them silver stars that used to hang from the figure of the Moon.

His wife told me, Aldric added, making the whole thing feel like skind of mysterious adventure.

We need to find the next ancient temple and stop them from taking what they want.

It cant be for anything good.

Maybe we still have tto set a trap for them.

Sir, I think I know where it might be.

It mentions a body of water rising almost to the sky, like a bird, Quinn informed him .

The Silver Lake pack, Aldric immediately pieced it together.

He was a very intelligent man.

Suddenly, he seemed to remember something.

He walked around the stone sculpture and crouched down to inspect the cracks closely.

Here last night, there was a trace of blood.

Its gone now.

It was strange, nothing Ive ever smelled before, he murmured before standing with a frown.

Lets return to the castle.

Theres nothing left for us here need to summon the Guardian Council.

Something very dark is stirring in the shadows, and I dont like it one bit With that, he strode back toward the inn, but not before sliding his hand around my waist, pressingpossessively to his side.

I followed with my head lowered and my cheeks burning.

<< Your Majesty, please! At least try to hide our private arrangement a bit ! All Im missing now is a tattoo on my forehead saying: King Lycans Mistress ! >> NARRATOR The Vampire Kings trusted general walked through the shadowed corridors of the dark castle.

His posture was not as fierce and confident as usual.

He had failed his mission and it wasnt the first time.

He pushed open the massive doors of the throne room, fingers trembling slightly before he quickly suppressed it THE SELECTION His Majesty was many things, but merciful was not one of them .

Failure was never tolerated.

Your Royal Highness, he knelt on one knee before the imposing figure seated on the throne, concealed by shadows.

Tell me, Darius, did you find the girl? a guttural voice emerged from the darkness.

N no, no, Your Majesty.

We thought we had her, but... she wasnt the right one... Mmm... He stifled a groan of pain as his cheek was slashed out of nowhere, as if invisible claws had just torn it open.

The Vampire King hadnt even moved from his seat.

Then how did you manage to decipher the hidden message ? By ... by the blood you gave us, Your Highness ... BAM ! A violent crash echoed as the iron and gold throne was struck, making the brave general flinch, I told you to do whatever it takes to find the woman from the prophecy ! You know how important that blood is ! Do you think its unlimited ?! A tall, powerful figure with long black hair and glowing redeyes finally rose from the throne , stepping out of the shadows.

His face, ethereal and handslike all men of his race, would have been perfect if not for the cruel, scowl it wore.

II know, Your Majesty ... the importance of Junos blood ..

No, you dont, you idiot! You cant even begin to imagine ! he interrupted mercilessly, exasperated.

lifeless He had committed the worst of betrayals, the gravest crall for that blood just to obtain this throne that was never his to begin with.

That blood was left for her daughter, and now theres barely any left because youve wasted it deciphering altars ! I need that woman who can read them! NOW! The stones of the castle walls seemed to tremble under the vampire Kings roar.

I know the next location.

Its in the Silver Lake pack.

We keep searching in secret and secure the next relic, Darius replied, head still lowered as droplets of blood stained the floor beneath him.

You better find someone useful this time, Darius.

Im aware youve alerted Aldric Thorne .

And that Lycan is not to be trifled with .

His sharp, elongated claws extended as they dug into Dariuss shoulder, making him clench his teeth to bear the pain.

There are plenty of candidates for generals but Junos blood is unique.

Waste it again, and youd better not return, VALERIA I nevert never thoughm seeing this ancient, dark castle again would fillwith so much relief.

It somehow felt like coming hAldric was immediately busy it was clear he had far too much On his plate so quietly returned to my duties as THE SELECTION a maid, as I always had. I entered the chamber of the Kings mistresses and laughed bitterly at the irony of it all because now, I was one of them.

I had finally fallen into temptation, all thanks to that damn seductive butterfly.

I pulled open the curtains, shaking them when a knock echoed from the hallway.

Startled, I rushed to answer.

A footman stood waiting outside.

Ive cto ask you to select the Kings companions for tonight.

Hes currently in a meeting, and the housekeeper has instructed not to disturb him, he said, leavingmore confused by the second.

Companions for the King? However, I followed him silently through the corridors until he ledto a room I had never seen before.

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