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 .

pay us for him ? he

the Alphas son , how dare you do this within the packs territory ? I

to the pack , and then

Aldrics voice suddenly echoed in my mind , igniting a spark of hope I had thought we were too far apart for the link to work

house on the outskirts of the packs center they have the Alphas son ! Hurry , Aldric ! I screamed in my

anything reckless , Valeria !

chance ! the how and

, Thegged , taking a rantsoen tep forward , terrified that once Aldric tom what they attend , this man might harth the hostage 1 held toward in In my arms , I could protect böng → 17 you want him ni badly , hers , take him ? be univered , and before trould react , he hurled the child down the ETWAND ? I akioked , rushing toward the base of the stain ase , heart pounding

other figures lurking in the darkness until they ambushed me from behind when

I thrashed against 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

Suddenly , black wings flapped

filled the room , their sharp

birds , swiping blindly as the ravens attacked their

felt their grip loosen as the birds swarmed

a second I had to get to Edward making free from the chaos of flapping wings , I lunged toward the small figure lying still on the filthy

mistake I didnt see the gaping hole

slipped into the void , and before I could 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 time

, dustrising around