The Lycan King and His Dark Temptation by Luna Nova

Chapter 66

THE REHEM VALERIA I immediately moved to the side , watching the ground creak open like an old , rusty machine .

In the depths of the earth , a dark passage revealed itself , descending through ancient stairs to what seemed like a basement beneath the greenhouse .

What was that noise , Miss Valeria ? Are you alright ? Edwards voice reached me , and I leaned out to see him right where I had left him , sitting in his wheelchair with a worried expression .

Yes , Im fine .

It was a stuck window I tried to open , and it made that sound .

Stay there , dont worry , I lied , as 1 no longer fully trusted anyone .

He couldnt climb the stairs alone , let alone descend into this narrow space .

Celine , I think Ive found the right place for the Altar to the Goddess .

Im going down to read it , watch my back .

up here .

I left Edward inside the greenhouse keep an eye on him .

Valeria , I dont like this at all .

Im calling my brother to come over .

I think its better to wait … Your brother will come with Aldric .

How will we explain all this ? The King isnt stupid .

I dont know how much longer I can keep up the act .

Fine , hurry .

Do it , but Valeria , at the slightest danger , get out .

Let me know right away Im close .

there

casually , and he replied that he was fine and would

and summoning my courage , trying to plant my feet firmly so I wouldnt slip and break my

the damp walls with mild disgust at their sliminess from the moss as

the end , so I headed

occasionally stumbled on the uneven stone floor , but that tugging

curiosity or recklessness alone dared this far because

how the story continued and where it would lead next

corridor opened into a gallery

supported by several sturdy columns , and at the far end , under a skylight , I saw it the true Altar to the Moon

running trembling fingers over the inscriptions carved into the

began translating everything I found for her the continuation of the story

there now my brother just spoke to

to the mansion with the THE SCHEM King ! She warned me , and my heart pounded

been worth the risk we

caught my attention There was a narrow slot in the rock at the base of the statue I leaned closer to examine the mechanism , tracing

, but I couldnt quite figure out how to unlock

fingers and pulling

the silver ornament hidden inside the

a small star with sharp , dangerous

didnt have time to analyze

sound behind me set me on alert , and in a quick impulse , I took the small relic and tucked it into the

points pricked my skin , but I endured it , turning to face the presence behind me , thinking it might

asked cautiously , tense

from the dark

forward then another in a strange , twisting motion , as if its feet contorted

in my throat as the silhouette emerged

disbelief , seeing the boy walking towards me , though awkwardly , his head bowed , his eyes hidden

little Edward has gone to

and I will talk , little lying

those once innocent eyes , a sinister blood red glow

I had heard that chilling voice before coming from

the woman who could read the

was looking for

child ! I shouted , worried for the boy , calling for Celine in my