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 ,

through the packs streets toward the forest

so uncomfortably ? he asked along the way , so I explained the issue with the

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

steps as well , standing nearby , listening to him mutter

? I asked ,

had unfolded because no one seemed capable of deciphering the

More or less .

an ancient language , lost to

and Ive studied

he explained , and the doubts in

all ? I watched him scribble notes

had no clue what he was reading

reveal this without putting myself in danger ? Staying silent was an option , but my gut told me it wasnt the right one , not when the enemy was seeking this information

, I suddenly admitted , making his golden eyes widen as they

… he was a scholar too

taught me some lessons about this mysterious language when I was a child , I invented the lie on the spot , but his intense stare made me

terrible at

he catch me

Thats … helpful .

here ? He pointed to

leaned closer , pretending to think hard

it was difficult , though I knew exactly what it said

skies , it shall rise … like an eagle taking flight I recited it as if unsure

darkened , and he suddenly grabbed my arm , squeezing it firmly , Valeria , never never tell anyone you can read this

of darkness vampires , specters , and creatures more terrible than you

pounded in fear

hide it as I tried to pull away

my father- Dont lie to me again

in the entire kingdom are locked away in our private

have studied it less he had ties

shook my head frantically

accusation would ruin my parents memory

me … how do you know this language : I swear ,

the

on my lower lip , ready to bolt

, Valeria

finally

Dont be scared .

expose you

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

the Dark Kingdom

that could be considered treason ? Youre a Guardian … I stepped

like you , Valeria

you from the

have no intention of harming

will ever

good to have someone who shares my passion for this language

nodded slowly , watching him

he was being truthful but I had already put the noose around my neck

Quinn , I whispered ,

seem like

before If youre truly grateful , help me figure this out

Its incredibly complex .

from when the kingdoms were

in this mess …

beside him and began helping him decode the

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