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 for a

said casually , and he replied that he was

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

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

a faint light at the end , so I headed

on the uneven stone floor , but that tugging sensation

wasnt doing this out of curiosity or recklessness alone dared this far because something deep in my soul was pulling me towards

to uncover their secrets , to understand how the story continued and where

opened into

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

running trembling fingers over the inscriptions carved into the square

you quickly , and then you can tell Quinn ! I began translating everything I found for her the continuation of the story and clues about the

! Get out of there now my brother just spoke

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

the risk we now had

just about to leave when a detail caught my attention There was a narrow slot in the rock at the base of the statue I leaned closer to examine the mechanism ,

, dark energy emanated from it , but I couldnt quite figure out how to unlock

as simple as inserting my fingers and pulling gently causing

the silver ornament hidden inside the

relic , a small star with

didnt have time to analyze it further

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

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

I asked

me the shadow watching me from the dark corridor wasnt the

a strange , twisting motion , as if its feet contorted with each step

my throat as the

? I stammered in disbelief , seeing the boy walking towards me , though awkwardly , his head bowed , his

little Edward has

will talk , little

lifted his head , and in those once innocent eyes ,

chilling voice before coming from his

that vampire searching for the woman who could

was looking

Leave him alone ! Hes just an innocent child ! I shouted , worried for the boy , calling for