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 .

Daddy would pay us for him ? he

packs territory ? I questioned , mind racing

pack ,

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

Its an old house on the outskirts of the packs center they have the Alphas son ! Hurry , Aldric ! I

reckless , Valeria ! Im

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, hers , take him

darkness until they ambushed me

, 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

, black wings flapped

, their sharp bealo , and claws slashing

trying to fend off the frenzied flock of birds , swiping blindly as the

loosen as the birds swarmed around us , feathers swirling

had to get to Edward making free from the chaos of flapping wings , I

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

I fell aturp , high pitched scream tore from my throat as I

, landing on my back , dustrising