The Lycan King and His Dark Temptation by Luna Nova

Chapter 29

Chapter 30

COMPLICES VALERIA After making the boldest agreement of my life , Aldric left and asked the innkeeper to prepare a hot bath .

I appreciated the gesture and sank into the soothing water up to my neck , alone in the room , sighing in relief .

I didnt want to think about anything , but as I raised the hand where I had been burned by that strange stone , I realized it was almost fully healed .

I touched my neck too no pain .

All my wounds and bruises were healing fast , faster than ever before , except for the most serious and old scars .

It was the power of the Lycan , I knew it well .

I also remembered all the strange things I had experienced .

My memories of the specter attack were hazy , but one thing was certain I faced it, and I even think it feared me .

What am I , really ? No one can ever know about this .

Absolutely no one .

Everyone connected with those creatures and vampires is executed without question .

That order had been given by none other than the King himself .

And I am right by his side .

Aldric can never discover my oddities .

www I rose from the bathtub and grabbed the towel from the screen along with my clothes , ready to change .

The moment I stepped out , drying my hair , there was a sudden knock at the door .

I answered confidently , thinking it was the innkeeper coming to empty the tub .

I froze when I saw Guardian Quinn standing there .

Y Your Excellency ? What are you doing here ? I asked , surprised , then realized my rudeness .

Why ? Am I interrupting something between you and the King ? he asked bluntly , stepping inside without waiting for an apology , his sharp gaze immediately scanning the bed and my clothes .

I felt judged .

His tone was cold , nothing like the sunny Lycan he usually was .

Of course not , Your Majesty has gone out , I replied respectfully , lowering my gaze but matching his coldness .

After a few tense seconds , he sighed .

I apologize , Valeria .

Im frustrated by other matters and took it out on you .

Im here because the King called me , he explained , and I nodded without holding a grudge His Majesty is likely handling pack business .

You can find him at the Alphas house , I informed him .

No , Im more interested in the Goddesss Altar he mentioned in his message .

I want to inspect it .

Would you take me there ? I saw no reason to refuse .

Honestly , I wanted to see it again too .

inns reception area IF my roommate returns , please tell him I went to

through the packs streets toward

the King ? Why sleep so uncomfortably ? he asked

and didnt press further , which I appreciated , When we finally reached the ancient temple , Quinn immediately approached the stone , inspecting

, standing

it ? I asked

no one seemed capable of deciphering the writing

More or less .

an ancient language , lost

, and Ive

, he explained

I watched him scribble notes in a small notebook , clearly

had no clue what he was reading

an option , but my gut told me it wasnt the right

… I can understand some of it too , I suddenly admitted , making his golden eyes widen as

father … he was a scholar

when I was a child , I invented the lie on the spot , but his intense stare made me

terrible at lying

catch me ?

Thats … helpful .

me with this phrase here ? He pointed to

pretending

was difficult , though I knew exactly what it

… like an eagle taking flight I recited it as if unsure

and he suddenly grabbed my arm , squeezing it firmly , Valeria , never never tell anyone

a dead language , used only by beings of darkness vampires , specters ,

pounded in fear

I tried to pull away from

lie to

entire kingdom are locked

studied it less he

head frantically

would ruin my

: I swear , I have no connection to the Vampire Kingdom ! 1 … I just understand whats

was the

I was still trembling , gnawing on my lower lip , ready

,

, he finally released me

Dont be scared .

wont expose you

is safe with me but you must keep this from the King

Kingdom more

could be considered treason ? Youre a Guardian … I stepped back , still unsure

I like you ,

you from the start

intention

, not one will ever hear about this

have someone who shares my passion for this

nodded slowly , watching him closely

truthful but I had already put the

Guardian Quinn , I whispered ,

didnt seem like a bad man

youre truly grateful , help

Its incredibly complex .

be from when the kingdoms were still united ,

this mess … I had

beside him and began helping him decode the stones tale

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