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

for you … No

dresses , makeup … I dont know , whatever you like , he insisted , stepping closer , still

not necessary ,

this month

refused outright , full

, I walked away , leaving him standing

lingered on my back , but I straightened it

servant ,

confusing me with your mixed signals ,

my head still on my shoulders ? I wondered , half joking , having no idea of the stormy

! Adele practically dragged me from stall to

this gloomy pack

floated overhead , casting a warm glow across the

BONUS THE ALTAR OF THE GODDESS I got distracted examining some

given up hope of finding a miracle that could help speed

back around Adele was gone

the crowd , finally spotting her near the end of the

dark alley The moment they noticed me watching ,

looked

, something was clearly bothering her

sorry , Valeria … Something came up with my mate

really approve of him

She sounded distressed .

need to go for a little while , okay ?

was obvious she had used me as an excuse to leave the house and meet him secretly

her disappear into that same dark alley and returned

above me ,

looked up thoughtfully

strangely connected to those birds like they had saved

was calling to me , stirring in the

the ravens cries grew louder , guiding me as

followed it without thinking drawn by

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