The Lycan King and His Dark Temptation by Luna Nova

Chapter 18

Chapter 19

THE ALTAR OF THE GODDESS VALERIA I glanced to the side , noticing the Alphas daughter had also stepped outside .

Well , His Majesty takes protecting his pack very seriously , I replied with my best loyal and diplomatic servant voice .

She started chatting with me casually , young and carefree .

Excitedly , she talked about a night market held in the town square , where they sold local specialties .

The fact that she wasnt staring at me strangely or treating me differently because of my scars earned her a point in my favor .

It sounds really interesting .

Id love to go , but I cant leave His Majestys side .

Im sorry You can go with her if you want , Aldrics voice rumbled behind me .

Ill be tied up here for a while .

You can explore the market but dont go too far .

Ill catch up with you both soon .

I turned to see him digging into his pocket , already guessing what he was about to do .

Thank you , sir , I replied quickly , practically dragging the girl away with me to escape .

Wait , Valeria .

He caught my arm , stopping me and forcing me to face him , Take this .

Buy whatever you want .

I dont care if you spend it all I brought more .

He tried pressing the heavy pouch of coins into my hand , but I pulled back , clutching it to my chest .

I have my own money , Your Majesty my wages .

for my personal

to buy something for you …

dresses , makeup … I dont know , whatever you like ,

, King Lycan

payment this month

, full

could react , I walked away , leaving him standing on the porch

lingered on my back , but I straightened it

your servant , King

confusing me with your mixed signals , I snapped silently

this rebellion , will I even make it to tomorrow with my head still on my shoulders ? I wondered ,

Valeria ! These bracelets are so pretty ! Adele practically dragged me

last , this gloomy pack seemed to show some life

lanterns floated overhead , casting a warm glow across the bustling square

THE ALTAR OF THE GODDESS

a miracle that could help speed up my

when I turned back

scanned the crowd , finally spotting her near the

was speaking to someone in the shadows of a dark alley The moment they noticed me watching , the figure slipped away into the darkness ,

face looked

though she tried to smile , something was clearly bothering her

Something came

dont really approve

She sounded distressed .

, okay ? Of course , I told her

an excuse

dark alley and returned to the market , but I couldnt focus anymore

cawed loudly above me , circling

looked up thoughtfully

but I felt strangely connected to those birds like they had

was calling to me , stirring in the depths of

louder , guiding me

thinking drawn by

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