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 .

my

for you …

like , he insisted , stepping closer , still holding out

necessary , King

my payment this month for

refused outright , full of defiance

away , leaving him standing

on my back , but

your servant ,

confusing me with your mixed signals , I snapped

I wondered , half joking , having no idea of the stormy night awaiting me or the

pretty ! Adele practically dragged me from stall to stall around the market

last , this gloomy pack seemed to show some

lanterns floated overhead , casting a warm glow across the bustling

GODDESS I got distracted

hadn given up hope of finding a miracle that

turned back

, finally spotting her near the end of the square

dark alley The moment they noticed me watching , the figure slipped away into the

face looked different

tried to smile , something

… Something came up with my mate

really approve of him

She sounded distressed .

okay ? Of course , I

excuse to leave

alley and returned to the market

raven cawed loudly above me , circling in the night

up thoughtfully

, but I felt strangely connected to those birds like they had saved me more than once

something was calling to me , stirring in the depths of this pack

heartbeat quickened as the ravens cries grew louder , guiding me as it flew in

followed it without thinking drawn

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