The Lycan King and His Dark Temptation by Luna Nova

Chapter 54

FAILED PLANS VALERIA I pushed the wooden door , which was barely hanging on its hinges , and it let out a loud creak .

Inside , the stench of mold , rotting wood , and decay hit my nose like a slap , my eyes adjusting to the overwhelming darkness .

Beside me , I noticed some remains of wooden beams from what used to be a doorframe .

I picked up one with my trembling hands , playing the heroine once again .

What I was doing was far too dangerous and reckless I knew that .

But I couldnt just let them take him right in front of my eyes .

I couldnt lose another pup , or I would never forgive myself Step by step , I ventured deeper into what seemed like the entrance hall and then into a living area , keeping a watchful eye on the floor where the wooden planks were lifted in some places , leaving dark , deep holes with no visible bottom .

Miss Valeria ! Edwards tearful voice called from above , and I immediately raised my head , spotting him at the top of the staircase , trapped between the shadows and the beams of moonlight filtering through the half collapsed ceiling , The man held him from behind , an arm wrapped tightly around his neck , nearly strangling him , keeping the child suspended in the air since Edward couldnt support himself His legs shook with strange spasms , his face red with terror , his small hands desperatel

y trying to loosen the iron grip around his neck .

Stay calm , sweetheart .

Everything will be alright , Edward , I tried to soothe him when I saw his face soaked withi tears , overwhelmed with fear and pain Let the boy go , you bastard ! What do you want ? Money ?! Heh , what a brave and selfless maid , sacrificing yourself for the Alphas son .

much do you think Daddy would pay us for him ? he mocked me with cruel

dare you do this within the packs territory ? I questioned , mind racing to find a

the pack , and

! Where are you ?! Amid the chaos , Aldrics voice suddenly echoed in my mind , igniting a spark of hope I

house on the outskirts of the packs center they have the Alphas son ! Hurry , Aldric

, Valeria

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they ambushed me from behind when my guard was

what felt like two ingen restraining me , but of course , I was no match for their strength , Why did these horrible things always happen to me ? Why couldnt evil people just leave me alone ? Why ? Why ? like My Trustration boiled as I struggled violently , screaming la a madwoman , trying to break free in the overwhelming

black wings flapped around us , slicing

sharp bealo , and claws slashing

birds , swiping

loosen as the birds swarmed around us , feathers swirling through

free from the chaos of flapping wings , I lunged toward

, I made my final and gravest mistake I didnt see the gaping hole in the

react , I fell aturp , high pitched scream tore from my throat as I plummeted into darkness , the crows cries echoing faintly above me , unable to reach me this

hard , landing on my back , dustrising