The Lycan King and His Dark Temptation by Luna Nova

Chapter 32

THE SELECTION VALERIA At last , he released me from the pressure of his power , and could finally breathe again .

Guardian Quinn also stood up , wiping the blood from his bruised cheek despite his rapid healing .

That punch had been brutal .

Tell me , what did you discover ? he asked , the three of us standing before the Goddesss Altar .

Quinn explained everything he had deciphered .

There were actually quite a few mistakes , but I didnt think they mattered , so I didnt correct him .

Its clear it speaks of the Moon Goddess descending to earth to mingle with us .

Its part of an ancient legend , Aldric concluded .

www They seem to be searching for altars like this one , as it points to the location of another Lunar Altar , Quinn indicated the final lines .

They want to take some of the decorative pieces , like here .

That idiot Alpha gifted them silver stars that used to hang from the figure of the Moon .

His wife told me , Aldric added , making the whole thing feel like some kind of mysterious adventure .

We need to find the next ancient temple and stop them from taking what they want .

It cant be for anything good .

Maybe we still have time to set a trap for them .

Sir , I think I know where it might be .

rising almost to the sky , like a bird , Quinn informed

Silver Lake pack , Aldric immediately pieced it together

a very

, he seemed to

walked around the stone sculpture and crouched down to inspect the cracks closely

there was a trace of

Its gone now .

was strange , nothing Ive ever smelled before , he murmured before standing with a frown

return to

us here need to summon

the shadows , and I dont like it one bit With that , he strode back toward the inn , but not before sliding his hand around my waist , pressing me

my head lowered and

At least try to hide our private arrangement a bit ! All Im missing now is a tattoo on my forehead saying : King

fierce

mission and it wasnt the first time

massive doors of the throne room , fingers trembling

SELECTION His Majesty was many things , but merciful was not

was never

Highness , he knelt on one knee before the imposing figure seated on the throne ,

, Darius , did you find the girl ? a guttural

no , no , Your

the right one … Mmm … He stifled a groan of pain as his cheek was slashed out of nowhere , as if invisible

even

decipher the hidden message ? By … by the blood you gave us , Your Highness … BAM ! A violent crash echoed as the iron and gold throne was struck , making the brave general flinch , I told you to do whatever it takes to find the woman from the prophecy ! You know how

like all men of his race , would have been

, Your Majesty … the

dont , you idiot ! You cant even begin to imagine ! he interrupted mercilessly , exasperated

He had committed the worst of betrayals , the gravest crime all for that blood just to obtain this throne that was never

her daughter , and now theres barely any left because youve wasted it deciphering altars ! I need that woman who can read them ! NOW ! The stones