The Lycan King and His Dark Temptation by Luna Nova

Chapter 21

WHAT IS THAT MAIDEN ?! VALERIA I had only ever heard of them in childrens horror stories .

They were almost impossible to find , and nearly no one had survived after seeing them .

Beings of pure dark energy and evil rotting , murderous magic .

Its red eyes , like two deep abysses filled with flames , stare at me from that shapeless face , making me tremble in fear .

Its body was made of a black mist , with long , dangling strands that hung from every part of it as it advanced toward me .

Its arms were far too long , disproportionate , with massive , razor sharp claws that could slice me clean through .

I crawled backward , dragging myself across the ground .

I couldnt feel my legs .

My heart was pounding so fast I thought it would stop at any moment .

I tried to get up multiple times , failing each attempt .

It loomed over me , and through the darkness , I saw with terror as it opened a wide mouth filled with crooked teeth and grinned , making every hair on my body stand on end .

AAAHHH ! I screamed , covering my face as the intimidating shadow enveloped me in its darkness , swallowing me whole .

Suddenly , forgotten memories from my childhood came flooding back .

I had been happy with my parents .

We would take vacations at a lakeside cabin .

I went out fishing , exploring freely .

But when I returned , I couldnt find them anywhere .

I saw myself climbing the stairs again , the strong scent of blood reaching my nose .

My trembling hand pushed open their bedroom door and then I saw them .

Their lifeless bodies were sprawled on the floor .

And above them , that same specter , feeding on their blood and flesh .

Hearing my scream at the door , it noticed me and lunged to levour me as well .

I dont want to die I want to live ! I want to live ! Those were my thoughts then and now .

I shifted back into my human form , pain searing through me far beyond what anyone could endure like my skin was being flayed off my body .

Something inside me awakened .

An uncontrollable rage surged through my veins , a power filling every muscle with infinite strength .

I opened my eyes and roared at the darkness consuming me I dug my hands , now bearing long , sharp claws , intol that shadow .

WHAT IS THAT MAIDENT I wanted to consume it instead to hurt it , destroy

of raven wings began circling us , their war cries echoing as

I felt it

was afraid of

was weakening , its power being drained as I screamed like a madwoman , tearing into its faceless

now

going to die , you bastard ! I wont let you kill anyone else like you did my parents ! I WONT LET YOU ! A high pitched screech erupted from its twisted mouth as

as if my connection to them strengthened they

Kill .

Kill Kill .

, I opened my mouth to devour the black mist ,

I underestimated

took in far too much

far too overwhelming knocking me

bush , I could barely believe what I

covered my mouth to

on the ground she was fighting the specter

a flock of ravens swirled around her , pecking at

it ? And worse the specter was screaming in pain , as if it was the

view , but there was no doubt this had to be the woman they were

secrets

captured her maybe

theyd return my older sister unharmed

heart pounded like a drum , torn between fear and

ravens suddenly scattered into the sky , and Valeria

backing away from

? WHAT IS THAT MAIDENT She had completely lied

hesitated for just a moment lost in those chaotic thoughts

cost me

chill ran

my clothes

over the bush where I hid- The shadow loomed above me , seething

, I could hear

had called them here

To deliver her .

mouth to scream for

my voice

reached the market just after finishing my conversation with

no matter how much

already losing patience

Id force the truth

else entirely focused only on her

and distant

it was for

still , I craved the way things used to be

asking about

Panic set in .

was deepening

Lifting my head , I sniffed the air , searching for

bitter stench mixed with

my senses , and I broke into a run heading straight for