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 .

wait there for

statues I found , I said casually , and he replied that he was fine and would play with his friends

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

around , feeling the damp walls with mild disgust at their sliminess from the moss as I advanced

end , so

uneven stone floor , but that tugging sensation in my chest

doing this out of curiosity or recklessness alone dared this far

wanted to uncover their secrets , to understand how

opened into a

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

trembling fingers over the inscriptions carved into the square stone base

began translating everything I found for her the continuation of the

Valeria ! Get out of there now my brother just spoke

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

been worth the risk

slot in the rock at the base of the statue I

, but I couldnt quite

simple as inserting my fingers and pulling gently causing a small drawer

at the sight of the silver ornament hidden inside

ancient relic , a small star with sharp

didnt have time to

alert , and in a quick impulse , I took the small relic and tucked it into the neckline

sharp points pricked my skin , but I endured it , turning

asked

shadow watching me from the dark corridor wasnt the

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

froze in my throat as the silhouette emerged

, though awkwardly , his

Edward has

you and I will talk , little lying

, and in those once innocent eyes , a sinister blood red glow now shone

heard that chilling voice before coming from his

for the woman who could

was looking for me

alone ! Hes just an innocent child ! I shouted ,